Shura Council Seeks to end need for husband’s approval in women’s business
TDT | Manama
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Opening a Shop Without a Husband’s Approval? If married, a woman cannot even entertain such thoughts, as the current law does not grant her that freedom.
But not for long, say Shura members who are aiming to change this situation.
Members of the Shura Council are advocating for married women in the Kingdom to have the freedom to run their own businesses independently.
Shura Council members, including Dr. Fatima Al Koohaji, Dr. Mohammed Ali, Redha Faraj, Hala Ramzi, and Ejlal Bubshait, have proposed a plan to repeal Article 14, a rule in Bahrain’s trade laws since 1987 that requires a husband’s approval for a married woman to engage in business.
Experts believe this amendment would promote gender equality in business, empowering married women to make independent choices.
They note that Bahrain’s neighbours, like the UAE, have recently granted married women equal rights in business ownership
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