Bahrain Digital News, 23 January 2026: Bahrain has taken a step towards tightening financial oversight after a Shura Council panel backed amendments to Bahrain Decree-Law No. 15/2021 with Respect to External Auditors.

A Shura Council committee supported proposed amendments to Bahrain Decree-Law No. 15/2021 that are designed to strengthen supervision of the auditing profession through stricter standards and tougher penalties. The Financial and Economic Affairs Committee said the reforms are necessary to enhance transparency and protect confidence in the country’s financial system.

The panel reviewed the draft changes before endorsing them.

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