The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) issued Circular OG/431/2020 (New Circular) implementing further updates to existing regulatory measures previously enacted by the CBB to limit economic repercussions of COVID-19.

The Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, identified eight types of lawsuits in which it will be permissible for the litigating parties to agree...

The Central Bank of Bahrain (the "CBB") issued amendments to the CBB Rulebook Volume 5 (Type 3: Financing Companies) on 8 February 2022...

Our previous Volume in the Raees + Co Knowledge Series examined the provisions pertaining to Provisional Attachment in the context of cases heard before the Urgent Matters...

Following the changes made to the Commercial Companies Law (CCL) to Decree Law No. (21) of 2001 in late 2018, which introduced increased regulation on ...

Resolution No. 34 of 2021 pertaining to entry visas and residence permits for family members of the worker & the foreign employer.

The Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) has introduced updated regulations for authorised distribution through Ministerial Decision No. 29 of 2024...

Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards is a critical aspect of international law.

Our previous entry under the Raees + Co Knowledge Series examined the legal provisions which apply exclusively to commercial company debtors under Decree Law No. 22/2021 on the Issuance of the Law of Execution...

Our Associate, Hisham Almansoor explains the changes to the BCDR Law.

Corporate governance refers to the systems, principles and processes through which companies are directed and controlled.

On 6 March 2022, the Kingdom of Bahrain enacted the amendment (the "Amendment") to the GCC Patents Law as implemented in Bahrain under Law No. (1) of 2004 (as amended)...

The Bahraini Ministry of Industry and Commerce (the MOIC) has introduced updated regulations for online businesses under Ministerial Resolution No. 51/2024...

The Ministry of Interior: Citizenship, Passports, and Residence Affairs announced during a press conference on Monday, 7 February 2022 the introduction of a new 'Golden Residency Permit'...

The Kingdom of Bahrain has recently introduced a new regulation under Ministerial Resolution No. 43/2024 aimed at enhancing the transparency, efficiency...

Our Associate, Budoor Al Halwachi throws light on the ‘Regulation of the End of Service Remuneration for Non-Bahrainis Working in the Private Sector' (Resolution).

Judicial sequestration, also known as judicial guardianship, is a legal mechanism designed to protect property or assets that are subject to a legal dispute, particularly...

Our Associate Fatima Al Sayed outlines key amendments to the Bahraini Penal Code, highlighting stricter penalties for electronic device theft and a stronger focus on data protection.

The principal Law governing the real estate sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain is Legislative Decree No. (27) of 2017 on the Issuance of the Real Estate Sector Regulation Law (the "Law").

The Kingdom of Bahrain is witnessing a new advancement within its judiciary and financial sectors. On 13 April 2025, the Shura Council proposed amendments to Decree Law 7/1987...