Laws & Regulations

This decision introduces an administrative amendment regarding the frequency of board meetings in Bahraini sports clubs. It reduced the mandatory minimum number of Board of Directors meetings to at least (four times a year), replacing the previous requirement of monthly periodic meetings. However, it maintains that the Board may still convene whenever necessity arises, upon an invitation from the Secretary accompanied by the meeting's agenda and memoranda.

The Unified Financial Regulation for Sports Federations, issued by the Bahrain Olympic Committee in 2014, sets out the financial, accounting, and administrative rules governing sports federations. It regulates budgeting, revenues, expenditures, procurement, financial commitments, internal controls, auditing, reporting, and asset management, ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and sound governance across all sports federations.

Decree-Law No. (21) of 2013 serves as the primary legal framework for regulating the collection of funds for public purposes in Bahrain. Issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, this law ensures that all fundraising activities whether (charitable, social, educational, or religious) are conducted under strict governmental supervision to maintain transparency and prevent the misuse of fundsKey Aspects of the Law:It is strictly prohibited for any natural or legal person to collect money for public purposes without obtaining a prior license from the relevant Ministry.Financial Accounta

This law regulates sports leave for Bahraini athletes and staff, ensuring full pay and protected academic/employment status during regional and international representation for the Kingdom.

the Unified Financial Regulations for Sports Clubs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, issued in December 2005 by the General Organization for Youth and Sports (The Ministry of Youth Affairs). Its primary purpose is to safeguard club assets, standardize accounting practices, and ensure accurate financial reporting across all national clubs. The regulations provide a comprehensive framework covering financial policies, budgeting procedures, revenue management, procurement, and inventory control. Additionally, it outlines specific requirements for maintaining accounting records and mandates the use of pr

The Model By-Law of the Basic Statute for Sports Clubs, issued on 26 June 1990, establishes the legal and organizational framework governing sports clubs. It defines club formation, objectives, membership categories, general assembly powers, board of directors’ responsibilities, financial resources, administrative and financial regulations, disciplinary measures, and dissolution procedures, ensuring proper governance, transparency, and compliance within sports clubs.