Al-Biladpress, 29 September 2024: Tourist facilities in Bahrain face new restrictions on their operating hours and services.

The new regulations, issued by the Tourism Ministry, aim to regulate the hospitality industry and ensure compliance with certain standards.

The key aspects of the new regulations include a complete closure of tourist facilities offering food and beverages in hotels at 3 AM.

Additionally, the provision of tourist services, artistic and musical performances, and music operations is prohibited between 2:30 AM and 12 PM for certain categories of establishments.

Furthermore, restaurants designated for independent tourist services separate from hotels are required to obtain a licence from the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.

These establishments are also mandated to comply with specific conditions, such as obtaining approvals from relevant authorities, not altering their premises or management without prior consent, and refraining from engaging in unauthorised activities.

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