Laws & Regulations

Law No. (8) of 2021 marks a transformative shift in the Bahraini sports landscape by officially recognizing sports as a professional career. This law provides the legal scaffolding for contracts, athlete rights, and the administrative registration of professionals within the Kingdom.Key Aspects of the Law:Requires all professional relationships to be governed by a written "Professional Contract" that specifies duration, working hours, and financial compensation.Mandates each sports federation to establish a dedicated office to register and approve professional contracts, ensuring they align wi

Resolution No. (6) of 2021 establishes the regulatory framework and procedures for converting sports clubs in the Kingdom of Bahrain into commercial companies. This decision aims to professionalize the sports sector, encourage private investment, and enhance the financial and administrative governance of clubs.Key Aspects of the Decision:A committee chaired by a representative from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs (with members from the Ministries of Finance and Commerce) oversees the entire conversion process and provides technical advice.The General Assembly must specify the intended

Based on Resolution No. (5) of 2021 issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, this regulation aims to organize the transformation of sports clubs into commercial entities, allowing them to operate as "Limited Liability Companies" or "Closed Joint Stock Companies". The resolution mandates obtaining a prior license from the Ministry to operate in the sports field and restricts the ownership of shares and stakes exclusively to Bahraini nationals (whether individuals or entities fully owned by Bahrainis), ensuring these institutions are subject to strict adminis

Resolution No. (155) of 2020 (amended by Decision 19 of 2021) defines the specific executive procedures for granting sports leave, ensuring athletes balance representing the Kingdom with their professional or academic commitments.Key Aspects of the Resolution:The application must be submitted at least one month before the preparation or participation period, unless a justified impediment is accepted by the competent department.The following supporting documents must be attached to the application:Proof of the individual’s participation in sports games or championships.Proof of participation of

Decision No. (150) of 2020 is a legislative amendment issued by the Bahraini Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs to modernize the institutional framework of sports clubs. The decision focuses on two main pillars:Officially legalizing the use of approved electronic means for sending invitations, holding Board and General Assembly meetings, and conducting voting. It also mandates that clubs use the Ministry's digital application to log and document all meeting minutes.Holding the Chairman and Board members jointly and personally liable for any debts or contracts signed without allocated budgets

This decision introduces a specific and direct amendment to the membership criteria in Bahraini sports clubs. It exempts athletes who represent the Kingdom of Bahrain in international, continental, or regional championships (whether with national teams or national clubs) from the endorsement/recommendation requirement (التزكية) when applying for club membership, as a recognition of their sporting achievements and to facilitate their integration into clubs.