Rejections, Disputes and Delays Surface

TDT | Manama

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Most Bankruptcy Cases in Bahrain Rejected Since 2023 Most bankruptcy and reorganisation cases filed in Bahrain since the start of 2023 have been dismissed, according to the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, which is currently drafting amendments to the law.

In a written response to MP Hisham Al Ashiri, the ministry revealed that 48 out of 60 cases already ruled on by courts were rejected or dismissed.

The remaining cases ended in various outcomes, including settlements, withdrawals, closure of proceedings, or rulings that claims could not be heard.

A further 16 cases are still under review by the courts, while two have been suspended.

The data covers the period from early 2023 to the end of the first quarter of 2026.

The ministry said the cases were linked to different financial and administrative conditions faced by individual businesses.

It added that a joint study with the Economic Development Board found that bankruptcy rates in Bahrain remain relatively low compared to other countries, with no clear upward trend despite global economic pressures.

Confusion Over Rent Law and Housing Proposal

Confusion emerged in Parliament over a proposed amendment to Bahrain’s rent law and a separate issue concerning bachelors’ housing.

MP Zainab AbdulAmeer said the Muharraq Municipal Council had mixed up two different proposals and failed to provide a written response on the draft law under discussion.

She clarified that MPs were debating an amendment to Article 6 of the rent law proposed by MP Mohammed Al Olaiwi, not a separate housing-related proposal submitted by MP Mohammed Al Rifai.

AbdulAmeer criticised the confusion, stating that the council’s comments in the media referred to a different proposal and not the draft law discussed in Parliament. She stressed the importance of accuracy and transparency in legislative discussions.

Call for National Platform to Track Delayed Services

A proposal has been submitted in Parliament to establish a national platform to track delayed government services and projects.

MP Muneer Seroor said the initiative was prompted by repeated delays highlighted in reports by the National Audit Office.

The proposed system would monitor the progress of transactions and services, identify delays, and clarify responsibility.

It would also allow users to submit complaints and track cases where compensation may be required.

Seroor said the goal is to improve accountability and ensure that citizens receive services within a clear timeframe after meeting all requirements.