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Bahrain plans to regulate unsafe buildingsNew legislation is being drawn up as part of a crackdown on unsafe living conditions in Bahrain, said a report citing the Kingdom's labour minister. It aims to close loopholes in existing laws, including banning building owner More… |
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Outdoors expo to see new product launchesA number of high profile exhibitors involved in the creation, development and landscaping of outdoor space will launch their products and services at an upcoming outdoors design show in Dubai. The Outdoor Design Build & Supply More… |
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Bahrain Shura rejects bid to end wages levyBahrain's Shura Council has rejected a proposal to end a one per cent deduction from the salaries of public and private sector workers, a report said. The deduction is part of the insurance against unemployment scheme, which w More… |
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Bahrain clamps down on fake medicinesAround a third of medication sold in Bahrain could be fake, a senior official said, adding that legislation is now being put in place to get to grips with the problem. Several leading drug companies have already contacted authorit More… |
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Job disputes go on fast-track in BahrainLabour disputes in Bahrain are being fast-tracked after new legislation came into effect, which is helping reduce the backlog of cases in the kingdom’s courts, according to a top legal consultant. Its articles regarding the More… |
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Bahrain set for new media freedom says KingBahrain's media is about to enter a new era of freedom with fresh legislation on the way, His Majesty King Hamad pledged yesterday (May 2), describing freedom of expression as a right of all Bahrainis. Speaking on the eve of World Pres More… |
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Bahrain set to introduce new labour lawA new legislation that includes tougher punishments for companies that flout health and safety standards, grants private sector workers 30 days of annual leave and increases the length of maternity leave will be introduced in Bahrain. The More… |
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US mulls tougher Iran law for foreign banksUS lawmakers are working on legislation that would force European and Asian banks with US accounts to directly report to the US Treasury their transactions with Iranian financial institutions, a lawmaker and congressional aides said on Tuesday.&nb More… |
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Laws 'key to Makkah, Madinah real estate growth'New regulatory, immigration, business and finance legislations are crucial for the real estate sector in Makkah and Madinah to achieve its true potential, according to Alpha1Estates International, a leading Islamic real estate advisory firm. More… |
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Shura Council approves new graft billBahrain’s Shura Council has given its initial approval to a government-drafted bill that imposes punishments in line with new legislations combating corruption. Councillors said they hoped that the new law would be imposed on 'big shots' r More… |
