2. Article Number (6) of the draft law states: “1-It is permissible by command of the king to grant the Bahraini nationality to every foreigner with full legal capability in case he requests it and meets the following conditions: a) He shall have resided in the Kingdom of Bahrain continuously for a period of twenty five years at least or fifteen continuous years at least in case he holds the nationality of one of the Arab countries by birth. And the idea of continuity is not negated for the applicant for Bahrain nationality if he travels on an official mission- and if he departs on an unofficial mission whilst maintaining the intention to return, the period he spends abroad shall be deducted from the period of residence in Bahrain. B) He shall be of a good moral character. C) He shall have a legitimate source of livelihood. D) He shall have property registered in his name with the Department of Survey and Land Registration, or a bank account with a balance not less than one hundred thousand Dinars. E) He shall not be convicted in Bahrain or abroad of a crime or felony that violates honor and integrity or of a crime that impinges on public order throughout the term of his previous residence. F) He shall be proficient in the Arab language in speech, reading and writing and must pass an exam that is prepared for this purpose which is issued by virtue of a decision from the Minister of Interior. G) He shall be well versed on the history, culture and traditions of the people of Bahrain and shall pass an exam prepared for this purpose which is issued by virtue of a decision from the Minister of Interior. 2) It is permissible for the King to command granting the Bahraini nationality to any person who holds the nationality of an Arab State and requests it in case he renders distinguished services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. 3) As an exception from the ruling of the first Paragraph of this Article, it is permissible to grant the Bahraini nationality to those with rare specializations or who hold a Master’s and Ph.D. degree based on the following conditions: a) The competent minister recommends in the field of competence to grant the Bahraini nationality due to Bahrain’s dire need thereof. B) More than ten years shall have elapsed since being awarded the Ph.D. and he shall have spent not less than five years in the Kingdom of Bahrain. 4) In case a man is granted the Bahraini nationality in accordance with this Article the minor children at the time of the granting of the nationality are considered naturalized Bahrainis, provided that upon reaching maturity they have the right to choose their original nationality or any other nationality, and moreover, he is considered as a naturalized Bahraini any who is born and parented by this man after his naturalization. The wife of a naturalized Bahraini does not acquire the nationality unless the Ministry of Interior announces its desire for such, and the wife remains in cohabitation with her husband in Bahrain for a period of five years from the date of declaring her wish. Moreover, it is permissible for the Minister of Interior to exempt from all this Article or some thereof, and it is also permissible for him to deprive the wife from acquiring the Bahraini nationality. 5) The foreigner who acquired the Bahraini nationality pursuant to the provisions of this Article prior to the expiry of ten years from the date of acquiring the nationality shall not enjoy any of the following rights: a) The right to elect or represent or be nominated or be appointed to the local councils (with the exception of clubs or private associations). The right to avail of any forms of housing services guaranteed to the holders of the Bahraini nationality by birth. This rule applies to all who have previously acquired the Bahraini nationality prior to this law taking effect and the ten years apply concerning those persons from the date of acquiring the nationality. Excepted from the application of the provisions of the two previous clauses is the Bahraini holding the nationality of one of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council”. ‫اﻟﺘﻘﺮﻳﺮ اﻟﺴﻨﻮي اﻟﺜﺎﻟﺚ‬ ‫ﻟﻠﻤﺆﺳﺴﺔ اﻟﻮﻃﻨﻴﺔ ﻟﺤﻘﻮق اﻧﺴﻨﺎم‬ ‫ ـ ﻣﻤﻠﻜﺔ اﻟﺒﺤﺮﻳﻦ‬2015 ‫ﻟﻌﺎم‬ 43