Law & Regulation
Arbitration Law
Issued 5 July 2015, in force one month after gazette publication, this law adopts the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (2006 amendments) in its entirety, with limited additional provisions on party representation and arbitrator liability.
Legal Significance
What This Instrument Does
Provides a modern, internationally-aligned arbitration framework applicable to disputes seated in Bahrain or agreed by the parties to be governed by it.
Why It Matters
The primary dispute-resolution framework for cross-border infrastructure and investment contracts in Bahrain.
Legal Framework Position
- Arbitration & Dispute ResolutionPrimary / Framework Instrument
Instrument Overview
- Official Citation
- Legislative Decree No. (9) of 2015
- Instrument Type
- Decree
- Enactment Date
- 5 July 2015
- Effective Date
- 9 August 2015
- Last Verified
- 30 September 2026