Bahrain: Law No. 4 of 1984 Amending Provisions of Law No. 3 of 1983 Regarding the Treatment of Gulf Cooperation Council Citizens in the Area of Economic Activity in Bahrain

Date of adoption

29 February 1984

Entry into force

01 March 1984

Text versions

Arabic

Source:

– Official Journal Issue No. 1581 (01 March 1984), pp. 8 – 9, Legislation & Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain, accessed: 10 November 2014, http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/Media/LegalPDF/L0383.pdf

Abstract

This law amends articles 1 and 2 of the original law.

Added to the list of sectors listed in article 1 of Law No. 3 of 1983 are: the establishment of hotels and restaurants and working in them; and performing maintenance work in any of the sectors in which economic activity is permitted for GCC citizens (Art. 1).

Added to the list of professions and businesses listed in article 2 of Law No. 3 of 1983 are: Pharmacy so long as s/he has the academic qualifications and obtains the license and registration required of Bahraini pharmacists; and crafts of all types so long as s/he is qualified to practice the craft, is a permanent resident of Bahrain, and completes the proper registration and licensing required of Bahrainis (Art. 2).