By Amal Lari, Partner Commercial disputes rarely begin when a claim is filed or arbitration proceedings commence. In many cases, the foundations of a dispute are laid much earlier: a contractual provision that was overlooked during negotiations, an agreed variation that…
Data Protection Officers in Bahrain: What Businesses Need to Know
A practical overview under Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law On 6 September 2026, Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) announced that five entities had been licensed to provide External Data Protection Officer (DPO) services in Bahrain. This makes outsourcing the DPO…
AI in the Workplace: Is Your Governance Keeping Up?
By Maram Sharaf, Associate AI adoption within a business does not always begin with a formal technology project. In many organisations, it starts with an employee using a generative AI tool to summarise a document, draft correspondence, analyse information or assist…
ASAR shortlisted for seven IFLR Middle East Awards 2026
ASAR has been shortlisted for seven awards at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2026, recognising work across Kuwait and Bahrain. The nominations include three Deal of the Year categories, National Law Firm of the Year in both Kuwait and Bahrain, and…
The future starts with possibility
On International Youth Day, we recognise the ideas, ambitions and potential of the next generation. Their circumstances may differ, but their aspirations are often remarkably similar: to learn, to contribute, to create opportunities and to build a better future. Supporting young…
2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: Key Changes for Businesses
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has introduced its 2026 Rules of Arbitration, effective from 1 June 2026, bringing a series of targeted procedural changes designed to improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs and accelerate the resolution of international disputes. While the…
ASAR Summer Internship Program 2026 – Kuwait and Bahrain
ASAR invites applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program in Kuwait and Bahrain. The four-week program offers law students and recent graduates practical legal experience within a leading law firm. Successful candidates will work alongside experienced lawyers, while gaining structured, hands-on…
ASAR Bahrain participated in the national initiative to renew the pledge of loyalty and allegiance to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain
At a time that has highlighted the importance of national unity and resilience, members of our Bahrain office signed the firm’s commemorative pledge board as part of a nationwide initiative involving organisations across the Kingdom. The board will be preserved in…
Longer Travel Bans Strengthen Judgment Enforcement in Bahrain
Creditors pursuing enforcement proceedings in Bahrain may benefit from stronger recovery measures following recent amendments to the Civil and Commercial Execution Law. Under the amendments, travel bans may now remain in force for up to three years—an increase from the previous…
Bahrain introduces key procedural reforms for construction and engineering contract disputes
Bahrain has introduced significant procedural reforms affecting the resolution of construction, mechanical, and electrical contract disputes before the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR). Ministerial Resolution No. 45 of 2026, which came into effect on 12 June 2026, amends the BCDR’s…