Gulf Digital News, 30 January 2026: Bahrain’s Shura Council has put on its agenda a debate on a decree‑law approving a unified GCC framework for international land transport, marking a step towards regional legal harmonisation in cross‑border road transport.

Shura Council placed on its agenda a debate on Bahrain Decree-Law No. 35/2025 on the Approval of the Unified System (Law) for International Land Transport Among GCC Countries. Bahrain Decree-Law No. 35/2025 seeks to align Bahrain’s domestic legal framework with a regional system governing cross‑border land transport between Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

The unified framework is intended to regulate the movement of goods and passengers across GCC borders by establishing common legal standards for licensing, operational requirements, and compliance obligations. Officials indicated that the harmonised regime aims to facilitate trade flows, improve road safety, and enhance coordination among GCC transport authorities, reducing regulatory fragmentation between member states.

During discussions, it has been noted that several GCC states have already begun implementing the unified system, and Bahrain’s approval is designed to ensure consistency and legal compatibility across the region. The framework is expected to support regional supply chains by streamlining cross‑border transport procedures and reducing administrative barriers for operators engaged in international land transport.

The Shura Council’s consideration of the decree forms part of Bahrain’s constitutional process for reviewing decree‑laws issued when Parliament is not in session. Parliamentary debate allows members to assess the legal, economic, and regulatory implications of adopting region‑wide legislation and to ensure alignment with national transport policies and public‑interest considerations.

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