Timeshare activities in Bahrain are now governed by strict new rules under a 36-article law ratified Sunday by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The legislation takes aim at overselling, bans misleading advertising, and introduces tough penalties for breaches, including fines of up to BD 50,000 and licence suspensions. With these changes, Bahrain is setting new standards for fairness and transparency in the timeshare sector. Law No. (1) of 2025, approved by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives, is a major step forward in protecting consumers and ensuring the proper regulation of the industry. The law requires all timeshare projects to have a licensed manager responsible for day-to-day operations. While the project owner can take on this role, they can also appoint another licensed individual or company. Either way, the project owner remains legally accountable for meeting all requirements. The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, or another body assigned by decree, is tasked with overseeing licences, ensuring projects meet the required standards, and enforcing compliance. The legislation grants the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority wide powers to handle breaches. If a violation is confirmed, the authority can order the offender to stop the misconduct immediately and […]