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Mohamed Abdulghaffar Al Kooheji, CEO, Kooheji Contractors: Interview
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Interview: Mohamed Abdulghaffar Al Kooheji Which sectors are likely to drive demand for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects in the coming years? MOHAMED ABDULGHAFFAR AL KOOHEJI: The government’s push for privatisation in sectors such as health care and real estate can lead to growth opportunities. In this sense, the Ministry of Housing’s focus on real estate development will be…
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Fatima Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism: Interview
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Interview:Fatima Jaafar Al Sairafi Where do you identify the main priorities of the 2022-26 tourism strategy? FATIMA JAAFAR AL SAIRAFI: The new tourism strategy forms part of the national Economic Recovery Plan following the Covid-19 pandemic. The strategy was developed by the government as a roadmap to enhance a sector that has significant potential to diversify revenue streams and contribute…

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Bahrain takes steps to improve data privacy and security.
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Bahrain has taken a proactive approach towards data protection, being one of the first countries in the MENA region to issue standalone data protection legislation, with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 30 of 2018 (PDPL), which came into force on August 1, 2019. The PDPL is modelled on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and applies to any personal data collected by any means…

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Where to stay in Bahrain
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ELITE RESORT & SPA Building 101 Sheikh Hamad Causeway T: +973 1731 3333 / 1755 8200 cro@elitegrouphotels.com www.elitegrouphotels.com Rooms: 154 suites with one-bedroom, two-bedroom or three-bedroom options available. There are also non-smoking rooms, VIP rooms and bridal suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Multifunctional event, conference and party rooms that are equipped with…

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Tips and information for travellers to Bahrain
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VISA: As a part of the GCC political and economic bloc, the kingdom does not require visas for residents of other GCC member countries, except Qatar. All other nationalities must have an entry permit. Tourist visas are available upon arrival for nationals of 67 countries, while e-visas are available for 116 countries. Tourist visas allow for a stay of up to 14 days at a cost of BD5 ($13.26).…

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Bahrain's new legislation regulates the use of external auditors
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Law No. 15 of 2021 (New Law), which was published on August 5, 2021 in the official gazette and went into effect three months later, governs the regulation of external auditors. Consequently, the previously applicable Auditor’s Law No. 26 of 1996 (Repealed Law) was repealed, along with any provisions that contradicted the New Law. New External Auditor’s Law A comparison between the New Law and…
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Hatim Zu’bi, Partner, Zu’bi & Partners, Attorneys & Legal Consultants: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Hatim Zu’bi The kingdom’s efforts to enhance and govern its natural resources are evident in the recent issuance of Law No. 7 of 2022 (New Environment Law), which was published in the Official Gazette on March 17, 2022 and came into effect six months later on September 17, 2022. The New Environment Law replaced Law No. 21 of 1996 and ushered in a new set of regulations based on…
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The Report: Bahrain 2023: The Guide
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The Guide contains listings of accommodation options throughout the capital city for both business and leisure travellers. Helpful information is provided on visa regulations and business etiquette, as well as public and private transport options for navigating the country during your stay.…
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The Report: Bahrain 2023: Legal Framework
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The legal framework analyses the introduction of a revised code of conduct for auditors; the commercial law that improves the ease of doing business; new rules on the retirement age and pension eligibility, and updated resolutions that aim to enhance data privacy. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Hatim Zu’bi, Partner, Zu’bi & Partners, Attorneys & LegalConsultants …