Emir Decree No. 13 of 1999 establishing the High Committee for Arab Horses. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Equine-animals Institution Geographical area Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Emir Decree enters into force on 3 August 1999. Abstract The aim of this Committee is to protect the purity of the Arab horse breed. This Emir Decree is composed of 13 articles. Articles 1 and 2 provide for the establishment of the Committee and define its objectives. Article 3 specifies the competencies and duties of the Committee including: (a) issuance of importation and exportation licences; (b) organization of horse races; and (c) cooperation with the Veterinary Authorities in the protection of purebred Arabian horses. Articles 6 and 7 pertain to Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh