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Laws of Bahrain

Decree-Law No.1 of 1996 on Electricity and Water

Made 1996-01-20 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Original title
مرسوم بقانون رقم (1) لسنة 1996 في شأن الكهرباء والماء
Language
Arabic
Kind
Act
Organisation
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
Country
Bahrain
Subjects
Energy, Water
Keywords
institution, water abstraction, water desalination, transport/storage, water supply, potable water, fees/royalties, authorization/permit, governance, energy conservation/energy production, sustainable development

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Decree-Law No.1 of 1996 on Electricity and Water · Nelum