A proposed law aimed at regulating artistic professions in Bahrain is due to be withdrawn on Sunday, with the Shura Council set to vote on its removal following a request from the authors of the draft.
The 12-article law, as described by the five members behind it led by Nancy Khadoury, seeks to ‘professionalise the cultural sector and bolster national artistic identity’.
It aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework to license artistic activities, support Bahraini artists through an institutionalised fund, and balance the presence of foreign talent in Bahrain’s growing entertainment industry. The proposed penalties for unlicensed practice include written warnings, suspension of activities, and fines of up to BD100.
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