Bahrain: Major maritime accord with Kuwait ratified
The agreement was signed in Kuwait City on October 20, 2024.
The Prime Minister and the ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement this law, which shall come into effect the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.
His Majesty also ratified and issued Law (23) of 2025, introducing amendments to the Law of Commerce, originally enacted under Decree-Law (7) of 1987.
The changes were endorsed by the Shura Council and Parliament.
The amendments include cheque regulation, joint account procedures, legal enforcement of financial obligations, and consumer protection in financial transactions.
The Prime Minister and ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement this law, which shall take effect the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
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