Legislative Decree No. 2 of 2001 concerning the appropriation of lands by foreigners. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Foreign land tenure Ownership Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Legislative Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Legislative Decree is to regulate the appropriation of land by foreigners. The present Decree is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 allows foreigners to appropriate lands in the Kingdom of Bahrain according to requirements and conditions which should be issued by the Council of Ministries. Article 2 defines the conditions and requirements for the appropriation of lands by foreign juridical persons. Articles 3-5 contain general provisions. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh