Bahrain Decision No. 1/2025 On the Regulation of Conferences and Trade Exhibitions

Minister of Tourism:

After perusal of the Law of Commerce promulgated by Bahrain Decree-Law No. 7/1987 and its amendments;

The Criminal Procedure Law, promulgated by Bahrain Decree-Law No. 46/2002, and its amendments;

Bahrain Law No. 62/2006 on the Establishment and Regulation of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, and its amendments, particularly Article (6) thereof;

Bahrain Law No. 35/2012 on Consumer Protection;

Bahrain Decree-Law No. 27/2015 on the Commercial Register, and its amendments;

Based on the proposal of the Chief Executive of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority;

The recommendation of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority; and

Upon approval of the Council of Ministers,

Hereby decides as follows:

Article 1

For the purposes of this Decision, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each unless the context requires otherwise:

Kingdom: The Kingdom of Bahrain.

Minister: The Minister responsible for tourism affairs.

Authority: Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.

Competent Division: The Division responsible for licensing at the Authority.