HM the King ratifies, issues law 17/2016

Manama, Aug. 1 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and issued Law 17/2016. The law, which was approved by the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council, stipulates the kingdom’s ratification of the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) through inserting the Agreement on Trade Facilitation into Annex 1A of the agreement (Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization). The Prime Minister and the relevant ministers shall implement the provisions of the law which takes effect a day after its publication in the Official Gazette.