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Two Accused Of Assaulting Worker Over Car-Washing Turf Dispute In Sharjah

Sharjah Misdemeanour Court heard a case of assault on an Asian national while he was working washing vehicles in one of Sharjah’s areas, after he refused to succumb to a financial compromise imposed on him by two compatriots in exchange for allowing them to work in the area. The victim explained that he was working in vehicle washing, and when he went to wash a vehicle at the owner’s request, two compatriots intercepted him and prevented him from carrying out his work. He added that the suspects, who also worked in washing cars in the same area, blackmailed him into paying a sum of money in exchange for allowing them to work in the area, but he refused, which escalated into an assault on him using a metal tool, resulting in various injuries. When the court confronted one of the suspects with the charge, he admitted to it, confessing his participation in the assault on the victim along with the second suspect. The Court adjourned the case to a later session to hear the statements of the second suspect and complete the trial procedures. READ MORE: Sharjah Opens 1.8km Green Belt Park Running Track

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Belfast Is Burning After Attempted Beheading Attack By Migrant

Gardaí are “keeping a watching brief” for any violence or what the media is describing as ‘far-right activity’ following the Belfast stabbing. As the night drew on, more and more images and videos emerged of Belfast burning. A car engulfed in flames crashed into an apartment building in Belfast amid ongoing unrest following the attempted beheading of a local resident. A car engulfed in flames crashed into an apartment building in Belfast amid ongoing unrest following the attempted beheading of a local resident. 🎥: @ScopeReport_ pic.twitter.com/NfeQTRrYTG — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 9, 2026 Masked groups are reportedly roaming the streets… 🚨BREAKING: Belfast is already on fire as masked groups take to the streets This is going to be a long night… 🇬🇧 🚨BREAKING: Belfast is already on fire as masked groups take to the streets This is going to be a long night… 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/vMaxFLJRoc — Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) June 9, 2026 WATCH: Homes were set ablaze in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as protests intensified following an l attempted beheading. VIA: @AZ_Intel_ Protests are escalating across the UK after a Sudanese national attempted to behead a Belfast resident. pic.twitter.com/U0gJqKcDO2 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 9, 2026 WATCH: Homes were set ablaze in Belfast, […]

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Odometer Readings Sought for Annual Car Tests

A proposal to record car odometer readings during Bahrain’s annual vehicle inspection has been studied by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee as part of efforts to curb mileage fraud in the used-car market. Submitted by MP Mohammed Salman Al Ahmed, the proposal asks the government to link each vehicle’s odometer to the yearly test, with the reading logged electronically in the Traffic Directorate’s vehicle record report. Buyers would then be able to check earlier readings before buying a used car. Al Ahmed said the proposal follows repeated cases of sellers lowering recorded mileage to raise sale prices. He said the practice harms buyers, weakens trust in the market and raises road safety risks by hiding the true use of a vehicle. The proposal also calls for stiffer penalties for anyone found to have tampered with an odometer to mislead buyers. Al Ahmed said many consumers have weak means of checking a car’s true mileage, while the practice has spread in a way that makes an official record necessary. The matter was among items studied by the committee during the fourth ordinary session of the sixth legislative term.

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Court of Appeal Sets June 15 Hearing in Forged Signature Case

Former parliamentary office worker sentenced to suspended jail term after conviction over falsified document dispute A Bahraini court has set June 15 as the date for hearing appeals in a case involving a woman convicted of forging a signature on an official parliamentary document used to cancel her secondment from a Member of Parliament’s office. The First High Criminal Court of Appeal will hear arguments in the case after the defendant was previously sentenced to one year in prison by a lower court. The sentence was suspended for three years, and the court ordered the confiscation of the forged document. According to court records, the woman—who had been seconded to work in the office of a member of Bahrain’s Council of Representatives—was found guilty of falsifying a secondment cancellation form by imitating the MP’s signature and submitting it to official authorities. The court said the offences were part of a single criminal plan and closely linked, applying penalties for the most serious charge under Article 66 of Bahrain’s Penal Code. It also cited mitigating factors, including the complainant MP’s waiver of his complaint, which led to a reduced sentence under Article 72. The court further suspended the prison term, citing […]

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Court to Hear Final Arguments in Fatal Crash Case

The First High Criminal Court has scheduled June 15 for closing arguments and the submission of a civil claim in the case of a Bahraini man accused of causing the death of a pedestrian in a traffic accident. The defendant, a man in his fifties, has denied charges that he negligently caused the death of an Asian pedestrian on April 11, 2026. Prosecutors allege that the accused failed to exercise due care and attention while driving, and did not take necessary safety precautions, resulting in a fatal collision. They also claim his driving endangered pedestrians in the area. According to case documents, authorities received a report that the incident occurred inside a farm where the defendant was driving a vehicle. Investigators said the vehicle struck the victim, an Asian national, who died from injuries sustained in the crash. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at around 5:30pm on April 11, 2026. The court is expected to hear final submissions later this month.

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Two Arab Nationals Arrested Following Illegal Vehicle Smuggling Plot in Dhofar

Muscat: The General Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Research, in cooperation with the Dhofar Governorate Police Command, has foiled an attempt to illegally smuggle a vehicle out of the country. Two suspects of different Arab nationalities were apprehended in connection with the incident. Investigations revealed that the suspects had meticulously planned the operation in advance. One of the individuals rented the vehicle and subsequently handed it over to the second suspect, who was tasked with preparing the vehicle for its illegal exit from the country. The Royal Oman Police confirmed that the required legal procedures are currently being completed against both individuals.

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SIM Card Fraud Leads To BHD 2,490 Bank Theft Case

A criminal court in Bahrain is set to issue its ruling later this month in a case involving SIM card fraud scheme that led to the theft of BHD 2,490 from a Gulf businessman’s bank account. The Criminal High Court has scheduled May 16 to consider an objection filed by a man in his thirties against a default judgment sentencing him to three years in prison and a fine of BHD 3,000. According to court documents, the 36-year-old defendant is accused of exploiting a limited power of attorney granted by a 42-year-old Gulf businessman to handle administrative matters related to his company in Bahrain. The authorization did not include any financial powers or permission to access the victim’s mobile number. Prosecutors say the defendant used the documents to obtain a replacement SIM card in the victim’s name from a telecommunications company while the businessman was abroad. Although company policy requires the account holder to be present, the request was processed after the defendant presented the authorization papers. Once the SIM card was activated, the defendant allegedly received one-time banking verification codes linked to the victim’s accounts. He is accused of using these to access the “Benefit” payment application and carry […]

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Man Jailed For Circulating Fake Bahraini Dinars

A Bahraini man has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined 500 dinars after the Court of Appeal upheld his conviction for circulating counterfeit Bahraini currency. The First Criminal Circuit also ordered the confiscation of seized items in the case involving 40 fake Bahraini dinars. The case first came to light at a small hotel, where the defendant rented a room and paid 20 dinars in cash. After returning 10 dinars as change, the receptionist later became suspicious of one of the banknotes and discovered it was counterfeit, prompting a police report. Hours later, a supermarket reported a similar incident, saying the same individual had used a fake 20-dinar note to purchase goods. Authorities launched an investigation and tracked the suspect before arresting him in a police sting operation. During questioning, the defendant initially claimed he had unknowingly used counterfeit notes received from another person. However, further investigation revealed he later admitted knowing the money was fake and said he used it to pay for services and purchases while receiving genuine change. A search of the suspect uncovered additional counterfeit notes hidden inside a cigarette pack, strengthening the evidence against him. A forensic document examiner confirmed that the […]

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Multiple businesses fined in Al Dakhiliyah for failing to deliver contracted services

Muscat: The Courts of First Instance in Nizwa and Izki have issued judicial rulings, including convictions and financial penalties, against several commercial establishments for violating the Consumer Protection Law and its Executive Regulation. The non-compliant businesses operated in the fields of vehicle maintenance, contracting, and door manufacturing. The rulings stem from three separate consumer complaints investigated and referred by the Consumer Protection Department in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate: Vehicle Maintenance Dispute: An establishment failed to repair a vehicle’s radiator fan noise properly within the agreed timeframe. The court convicted the establishment’s representatives, fining each OMR 100 plus legal costs, and referred the civil claim to the competent division. Design Contract Breach: A contracting business failed to complete interior and exterior residential design works according to agreed specifications and deadlines. The representative was convicted, fined OMR 100, and ordered to pay all judicial costs. Door Manufacturing Failure: A door installation company failed to deliver residential doors within the specified period and technical terms. The court fined each representative OMR 100, ordered a three-month closure of the establishment, and held them civilly liable to refund OMR 250 to the consumer. Following these judgments, the Consumer Protection Authority has urged all suppliers to […]

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Procedural Defects Void BD 10,000 Compensation Ruling

A civil dispute between a company and a former employee concluded after Bahrain’s Court of Cassation upheld a ruling that annulled a lower court judgment ordering the employee to pay BD 10,000 to his former employer. Sitting in chambers, the Court of Cassation ruled the company’s appeal inadmissible, effectively confirming an earlier judgment by the High Civil Court of Appeal. The appellate court had overturned the initial ruling on procedural grounds and found the case could not proceed due to res judicata, ordering the company to bear legal costs and fees. According to the employee’s defence, represented by lawyer Hussain Salem, the client had worked part-time with the company on a commission-based arrangement and was also entrusted with handling certain legal and financial transactions on behalf of the business. The company later alleged financial discrepancies and accused the employee of misappropriating funds and assets, including cash and cheques. An accounting expert report was commissioned, estimating losses at around BD 10,000, which formed the basis of a civil claim that initially resulted in a judgment against the employee. The defence argued that the employee was not properly notified of the proceedings or the judgment and only became aware of enforcement action […]

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