Bahrain is a regional hub for financial services and is home to a sophisticated investor community. The country has lucrative opportunities for foreign investment firms looking to market their collective investment undertakings (“CIUs”) in Bahrain. Regulating CIUs aligns with Bahrain’s 2030 Vision to persuade the marketing of local and overseas domiciled funds while guarding investors’ rights.
Continue readingUnderstanding Lease Laws in Bahrain
It is important for landlords and tenants to have a general awareness of their rights and obligations in relation to leases. This ensures the lessor follows the relevant laws, and the lessee is aware of their rights and protections provided under Bahrain law.
Continue readingBridging the Gap: The Professional Legal Practice Certificate (PLPC)
Certain occupational fields require continuous learning where accurate and effective application is vital for the intended outcomes.
Continue readingThe Central Bank of Bahrain Launches New Regulatory Framework for Digital Tokens
Digital tokens such as cryptocurrencies have gained increasing popularity worldwide and Bahrain’s financial market offers new investment opportunities.
Continue readingAn Overview of the LexisNexis Breakfast Seminar-The Personal Data Protection Framework in Bahrain
Last week, the Zu’bi & Partners legal team attended a breakfast seminar hosted by LexisNexis Middle East on Personal Data Protection in Bahrain.
Continue readingThe Heart of Innovation: Regulations of the Bahrain Fintech Ecosystem
The rapid changes that have taken place during the Covid-19 pandemic impelled regulators globally to keep up with technological advances, paving the way to enhancements in fintech ecosystems worldwide.
Continue readingEncouraging Economic Growth: Bahrain’s Golden Visa Program
In the footsteps of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain has recently introduced a Golden Residency Visa Program (GRVP) to attract foreign investors and talent to boost the economy in the Kingdom.
Continue readingInheritance in the UAE: Importance of drafting and registering a Will in the UAE
In recent times, with the introduction of Law No. (15) of 2017 on the Administration of Non-Muslim Estates and Execution of their Wills in the Emirate of Dubai and Law No. (14) of 2021 On Personal Status for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (the “Non-Muslim Wills Laws”) and
Continue readingAI: Safeguarding Data Privacy in the Age of Technology
The rise of technology and its impact on privacy and data protection has been a long-standing debate, with the emergence of new forms of data and ways to process and use it. One such technology that has recently sparked this debate is Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Continue readingRaghad Hammad’s article “Women In the Insurance Sector and General Equality” featured in General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) Magazine
Over the last few years, financial results have shown that companies with greater gender equality are more likely to perform better. Al Zu’bi & Partners Legal Consultants’ Ms. Raghad Hammad looks at how this can be further improved in the Middle East insurance industry.
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