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Bahrain made history at the 33rd Olympic Games, which wrapped up in Paris on Sunday, by winning four medals for the first time since its debut at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics. The Kingdom finished as the top-ranked Arab nation and 33rd overall out of approximately 204 participating countries. This marks a significant improvement from its previous standings: 77th in Tokyo 2020, 48th in Rio 2016, and 50th in London 2012. The Kingdom secured a total of four medals at the Games, including two gold, one silver, and one bronze. Over its eleven Olympic appearances, Bahrain has now amassed a total of eight Olympic medals, comprising four golds, three silvers, and one bronze. Kenyan-born Winfred Yavi timed an Olympic record of 8min 52.76sec securing Bahrain their first medal in Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase. Salwa Eid Naser secured the silver medal in the women’s 400 metres winning Bahrain their second medal and finishing the race with a season personal best time of 48.53 seconds. Athlete Gor Minasyan secured the Kingdom’s third medal after winning bronze in the +102 kg weightlifting category. Wrestler Ahmed Taj Eddin secured Bahrain’s second gold in the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the Kingdom’s fourth Olympic gold overall, after […]
2 years ago
Arab athletes won 17 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, according to the official Olympics website. These medals were claimed by athletes from seven countries: Bahrain’s athletes won the highest number of medals, securing four in total—two gold, one silver, and one bronze. Arab athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics Algeria followed in second place with three medals: two gold and one bronze. Egypt and Tunisia each earned three medals as well, with one gold, one silver, and one bronze per country. Morocco ranked fourth with two gold and one bronze medal, followed by Jordan in fifth place with one silver medal, and Qatar in sixth place with one bronze medal. Notably, the highest medal tally for Arab athletes in Olympic history was achieved in the previous edition, “Tokyo 2020,” where they won 18 medals.
2 years ago
In a significant step towards enhancing citizen services, Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, the Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs (NPRA), has announced the launch of a passport delivery service in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The service, now available through the Government Portal Bahrain.bh and the NPRA app (Bahrain-NPRA), is a collaborative effort with the Information and e-Government Authority and Tam Logistics and Trading Company. This innovative service is part of the NPRA’s ongoing development efforts, which have been approved by the Cabinet as part of Bahrain’s broader digital transformation initiative. The service underscores the NPRA’s commitment to delivering distinguished and high-quality services to citizens, aligning with the Kingdom’s strategic vision and goals. Shaikh Hisham emphasized that the new service allows Bahraini citizens to issue and replace their passports without needing to visit service centers physically. The process is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, accessible via Bahrain.bh, and offers an added layer of convenience for citizens. To ensure the highest levels of security, the service includes a verification process where a unique code is sent via text message to the applicant, which must be presented to receive the passport. While there is an additional fee […]
2 years ago
Winfred Yavi broke the women’s 3,000m steeplechase Olympic record to take home the title at the 2024 Paris Games. In the final at Stade de France on Tuesday, August 6, the competition for podium places was so tight that for the first time in history, four women went sub-9 minutes in the same race. Yavi’s time of 8:52.76 saw her take the gold medal, followed by silver medalist Peruth Chemutai (8:53.34) and bronze medalist Faith Cherotich (8:55.15). France’s Alice Finot, who finished fourth, recorded a time of 8:58.67, breaking the European record.Yavi hails from Ukia in Makueni County, a county in the former Eastern Province of Kenya. Through the naturalization route, she became eligible to compete for Bahrain in August 2016 and at the age of 15, decided to switch her allegiance. Naturalization legally gives citizenship to foreign athletes, allowing them compete for the national team in all international events, including the Olympics According to “The Kenya Times”, an individual associated with Bahrain’s athletics team got in touch with the Kenyan-born athlete, and after discussions with her parents and coach, Yavi subsequently relocated to Bahrain.After winning gold at the Summer Games, the 24-year-old explained that she wanted to represent Kenya […]
2 years ago
The High Appeals Court has acquitted a travel agency employee of embezzlement charges, overturning a previous conviction. The court found the initial conviction to be based on insufficient evidence and questioned the motives of the complainant. The employee, whose name has not been released, was initially accused of stealing money from the agency. The complaint was filed by the brother-in-law of the accused, who claimed the employee had misappropriated funds. However, the court found no evidence of any formal complaints filed by other clients or customers. During the appeal process, the defense attorney, Ahmed Touq, highlighted the existing personal conflict between the accused and the complainant. He argued that the accusation was likely motivated by personal animosity rather than genuine concern. The court’s investigation revealed that the complainant had not filed any formal complaint with the police regarding the alleged embezzlement. Two witnesses, initially involved in the case, later admitted to having settled their differences with the accused and had not filed any formal complaints. The court ultimately ruled that the evidence presented against the accused was insufficient to support the charges. The judge found the initial conviction to be based on weak evidence and questionable motives, ultimately acquitting the […]
2 years ago
A Bahraini woman has lost her right to a housing unit after neglecting it for four years and making unauthorised alterations, according to a ruling by the Administrative Court. The Ministry of Housing had filed a lawsuit seeking the cancellation of the woman’s entitlement to the unit and the return of the keys. The Ministry argued that the unit had been allocated to the woman as a complete housing service for her and her family to reside in. However, the Ministry’s inspections revealed that the unit had been left vacant for years since its allocation, with the woman never moving in and even undertaking unauthorised construction work without obtaining a permit from the relevant municipality. Following the discovery of the woman’s neglect, the Ministry issued a decision to cancel her entitlement to the unit due to her failure to comply with the housing contract’s terms. Lawsuit This decision prompted the woman to file a lawsuit. The court, in its ruling, cited the law, which states that housing unit beneficiaries are prohibited from making any changes to the building, its annexes, or its gas, electricity, or water systems without obtaining permission from the relevant authorities. The law also stipulates that the […]
2 years ago
In a move to enhance services in Bahrain’s health centers, the Ministry of Health is set to open 13 new cafeterias offering light meals and snacks. The initiative aims to improve the overall experience for patients and visitors at these facilities. The Ministry of Health has already issued a tender for the leasing of 13 cafeterias across various health centers in the four governorates of Bahrain. The tender, which was announced by the Tender Board, seeks to provide catering services for a period of 18 months. The cafeterias will be open daily from 7am to 7pm, serving a variety of food options to cater to different tastes and dietary needs.
2 years ago
In a case that underscores the risks associated with real estate investments, a Bahraini Court has ruled in favour of a buyer who was defrauded by a property developer who later fled the country. According to the details of the case, the anonymous buyer entered into a preliminary purchase agreement for an apartment with the developer in September 2022. The total purchase price was set at BD32,000, with the buyer paying an initial BD12,000 upon signing the agreement. The remaining BD20,000 was to be paid in instalments over 40 months. However, in December 2022, the buyer decided to pay the remaining balance in full and requested the final transfer of ownership. Much to the buyer’s dismay, the developer refused to complete the transaction and began evading the buyer’s requests. Further investigation revealed that the apartment was mortgaged to a bank, and the developer had absconded from the country, having knowingly misled the buyer and accepted the payments despite being unable to transfer the ownership. The buyer, represented by lawyer Bandar Shamal Al Dooseri, filed a lawsuit against the developer and his company, seeking to rescind the preliminary purchase agreement and recover the BD13,000 already paid. Initially, the court dismissed the […]
2 years ago
The Bahraini government has proposed a new law that aims to completely ban the import of herbal and non-herbal tobacco alternatives. The proposed legislation, which is currently under review at the parliament, seeks to address concerns about the potential health and environmental risks associated with these products. The government’s memorandum emphasises the need to combat the use of alternative substances as substitutes for tobacco smoking, citing the negative impact on public health and the environment. The proposed law outlines severe penalties for violators, including a maximum sentence of one-year imprisonment and a fine ranging from 1,000 to 100,000 Bahraini dinars. The draft legislation also grants the court the authority to order the closure of any establishment involved in the illegal import or distribution of these alternatives for a period of up to three months. Additionally, any confiscated materials will be subject to forfeiture. The proposed law strengthens existing regulations on tobacco products, imposing a 3,000-dinar fine for displaying tobacco products in food stores where they are easily accessible. The penalty for cultivating tobacco has also been increased to 5,000 dinars. The import and use of automated tobacco vending machines within the Kingdom are strictly prohibited under the new law. The […]
2 years ago
The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has implemented new safety standards for school transport vehicles in Bahrain. These regulations, which came to light through a document sent to drivers and bus owners, outline the requirements for obtaining and renewing licenses for school bus drivers, including a detailed list of safety features and equipment that must be installed on the vehicles. The new regulations emphasize the importance of rear view sensors, as well as the installation of cameras in school buses. Buses with a capacity of 25 passengers or less must have two cameras: one to monitor the interior of the bus and another for rearview. Buses with a capacity of 26 passengers or more are required to have three cameras, two for the interior and one for rearview. The document also highlights the importance of fire extinguishers, with two required for each bus, one near the driver’s seat and the other near the door, and clearly marked. Large mirrors on both sides and the front of the bus are mandatory for buses with a capacity of 26 passengers or more, allowing the driver to have a complete view of the vehicle. A first-aid kit, appropriate for the number of passengers, […]
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