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Bahrain’s New Secured Transactions Law: Key Considerations for Secured Creditors
Bahrain has enacted Law No. 3 of 2026 issuing the Secured Transactions Law (the New Law), introducing a modern notice-based regime governing security over movable assets. The New Law was published on 29 January 2026 and will come into force on the first day of the month following the lapse of twelve months from publication. Accordingly, the New Law is expected to become effective on 1 February 2027.

