Legal Framework
From The Report: Bahrain 2015
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This chapter contains an outline of the legal framework in which local and foreign investors operate, including a review of the effects that new labour legislation will have on employers, an examination of corporate law in Bahrain and a look at a proposed law to address the threat of cyber crimes.

This chapter contains a viewpoint from Qays H Zu’bi, Senior Partner, Zu’bi & Partners.

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Overview

A look at Bahrain’s recent legislation on employment
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I. A Review Of The Labour Law It has been almost two years since the introduction of the Labour Law for the Private Sector Law No.36 of 2012 (the “New Labour Law”). This legislation repealed and replaced the more archaic Labour Law for the Private Sector – Law No. 23 of 1976 – as amended (the “Old Law”). The New Labour Law is seen as a milestone for the private sector by the Ministry of Labour, as it was hoped that its introduction will revitalise the private sector labour market, whilst…

Analysis

A new proposal for cyber crimes: Draft legislation addresses computer-based criminal activity
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Most organisations have defences in place to protect against physical attacks, such as armed robbery. Protective measures operate on a few simple premises: Just because it has not happened, this does not mean it will not happen in the future; Strong, obvious defences are a deterrent against opportunistic threats, but do no guarantee against more sophisticated attackers; Defensive measures must remain robust, up-to-date and consistent throughout an organisation. This should be no different…

Viewpoint

Qays H Zu’bi, Senior Partner, Zu’bi & Partners, Attorneys & Legal Consultants, on recent legislation affecting the real estate sector
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Real estate developers are the main contributors converting ideas and drawings into property, facilitating the creation or renovation of real estate projects. Real estate development projects can be rewarding and highly profitable to all participants if planned, supervised and executed within a well-regulated framework and in a highly professional manner, where distinguished business skills are incorporated with effective marketing strategies, sufficient safety measures and client guarantees. In…