Bahrain is taking a decisive step to strengthen its defences against money laundering and terrorism financing as the Shura Council is set to approve amendments to the anti-financial crime legislation on Sunday.
The council’s foreign affairs, defence and national security committee has recommended approval of the decree-law No 36 of 2025, which amends key provisions of a 2001 decree-law on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, citing urgent national and international obligations .
