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6 months ago
Bahrain Marina Development Company set to participate in Cityscape Global 2024, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 11 to 14, 2024. At this event, Bahrain Marina will showcase the “Bahrain Marina Residence,” a luxury waterfront residential development offering freehold units with panoramic views of Manama’s skyline and seafront. Commenting on the participation, Mr. Khaled Najibi, Chairman of Bahrain Marina Development Company, stated: “Our participation in Cityscape Global in Riyadh is a strategic opportunity to strengthen our presence in the Saudi market and to present our vision for innovative real estate developments that cater to the aspirations of both residents and investors in the region. At Bahrain Marina, we are dedicated to creating projects offering exceptional quality of life and solid investment value.” He added, “The Bahrain Marina waterfront project is a unique development that reflects our commitment to providing residents with a premium lifestyle. This iconic location in Manama offers residents proximity to vibrant commercial markets and essential facilities, making it an attractive choice for those seeking both luxury and long-term investment potential.” Mr. Najibi highlighted Cityscape Global in Riyadh as the ideal platform to connect with potential investors and partners in Saudi Arabia, one of […]
8 months ago
Two firefighters of the Civil Defense died while battling the huge blaze that devastated most parts of the Jeddah International Market, one of the oldest markets in the governorate. Members of the Civil Defense forces were able to extinguish the fire that broke out in the market, located close to Madinah Road in Al-Rawdah district, at around 6:00 on Sunday morning. In a statement on its X account, the Civil Defense Directorate announced that its personnel were successful in their efforts to put out the fire that swept through the famous commercial complex in the city after fighting for nearly 14 hours. The directorate mourned the martyrdom of Akram Jumaa Al-Johni and Abdullah Manahi Al-Subaie, who died while performing their duties in extinguishing the fire. According to the Civil Defense sources, their death was caused by suffocation inside the burned area due to the lack of any ventilation in light of the intensity of the flames that were seen from far distances in the city. According to reports, there was no one in the market when the fire broke out in the early morning. More than 20 firefighting and rescue units from Jeddah and Makkah have swung into action to […]
8 months ago
The Federation of Saudi Chambers, represented by the National Entertainment Committee, announced plans to launch a unique digital platform for the entertainment sector. The platform will connect private companies with each other to facilitate the provision of their services for entertainment events under one roof so as to enable them to access investment opportunities and link them together to create a connected and vibrant community. Alwaleed Al-Baltan, chairman of the National Entertainment Committee, said that the digital platform project for the entertainment ecosystem is the first of its kind among the national committees within the federation. “The establishment of the platform is part of the private sector’s efforts to keep up with the rapid developments in the entertainment sector, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030, the growing volume of investments, and the continuous increase in the number of visitors and tourists to the Kingdom,” he said. The size of the entertainment market in the Kingdom stands around SR8.7 billion, with expectations to reach SR14.4 billion by the year 2028, achieving an annual growth rate of 10.4 percent.
8 months ago
A Bahraini woman is taking a furniture company to court after her dream home renovation turned into a nightmare. Having meticulously planned her home decor, she entrusted the company with the entire project, paying in full upfront. However, the company failed to complete the work, leaving her with unfinished furniture and numerous defects. The woman is seeking BD3,823.600 in compensation, along with legal interest at 10%. The lawsuit outlines how the company, which specialises in furniture manufacturing and trading, was contracted to design and build furniture for her bedroom and living room. Despite receiving full payment, the company repeatedly delayed the project, delivering incomplete and faulty items. Excuses The company’s excuses for the delays included the unavailability of specific types of wood in Bahrain, necessitating imports. However, the woman’s legal representative asserts that the contract did not specify any particular wood type, and the company unilaterally altered the agreed-upon colour scheme. The woman only received the living room decor, which featured numerous flaws, including incorrect wood installation, a faulty bed frame, missing components, and improperly sized side tables. Despite repeated attempts to encourage the company to complete the project, the woman was left with no option but to file a […]
9 months ago
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest has ignited a fiery debate online. The 39-year-old entrepreneur was detained at Le Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday. The Russian native was led away by cops upon landing in a private jet. He was wanted by French authorities, who had acquired an international arrest warrant, over a lack of moderation on Telegram. Social media is since abuzz with netizens’ calls to “free Durov.” Top tech leaders like Elon Musk and Edward Snowden have also voiced their support for the Telegram co-founder. Shortly after Durov’s arrest, Snowden, former American NSA intelligence contractor and whistleblower, took to X, formerly Twitter, to condemn the shocking arrest. First they came for Tiktok, and I did not speak out— Because I was not twelve years old. Then they came for the Telegram, and I did not speak out— Because I was using some other app or sth idk. Then they came for literally every other platform for dissent, and I did not… — Edward Snowden (@Snowden) August 25, 2024 “First they came for Tiktok, and I did not speak out— Because I was not twelve years old. Then they came for the Telegram, and I did not speak out— Because I was using […]
9 months ago
A bride-to-be has successfully sued a wedding planning company and its owner for breach of contract after they failed to deliver on their promises, leaving her with a ruined wedding day and significant financial losses. The bride, represented by lawyer Bandar Shamal Al Dooseri, filed a lawsuit against the company, specialised in flowers and wedding arrangements, and its owner, seeking compensation and the rescission of the contract. The lawsuit alleged that the bride had signed a contract with the company to arrange her wedding at a hotel, including decor, accessories, catering, hostesses, and a bridal suite. She paid the full agreed-upon amount of 8,000 dinars and an additional 920 dinars for extra meals. However, the company failed to fulfill any of its obligations. The bride discovered that the company had not booked the wedding hall and had completely disregarded the terms of the contract. When she contacted the owner to address the issue, he ignored her calls and switched off his phone. This left the bride in a desperate situation with guests arriving from overseas and no wedding venue. She was forced to scramble for a last-minute alternative and cover the costs herself, causing significant financial and emotional hardship. The […]
9 months ago
A nurse who was absent from work for over 16 years has lost her legal battle to be reinstated or receive her due benefits. The nurse, who had been in an accident during her absence, returned to the hospital and requested to be either retired due to her inability to perform her duties, or be provided with a suitable alternative position. She also requested to be examined by a medical board to assess her fitness for work. However, the hospital considered her to have resigned implicitly and terminated her employment. The nurse filed a lawsuit demanding to be examined by a medical board, to have her employment record reviewed, and to have the hospital’s decision to deny her retirement due to unfitness overturned. She also sought to have her employment terminated according to the provisions of Article 25 of Decree-Law No. (48) of 2010 concerning civil service. The first instance court, after reviewing the medical report which stated the nurse was unable to work as a nurse but could perform office duties, ruled against the nurse. The court found that the nurse’s absence of over 16 years without any explanation constituted an implicit resignation, and therefore she had no legal […]
9 months ago
Oman’s Ministry of Education has issued a new ministerial decision abolishing the 13-year-long compulsory teaching of French and German. The move, announced through Ministerial Decision No. 192/2024, aligns with the Ministry’s goal to broaden foreign language education by introducing new languages, including Chinese. The decision cancels previous Ministerial Decisions No. 389/2011 and 129/2022, which established the committee responsible for implementing and overseeing French and German language programs. The tasks and responsibilities of this committee will now be managed by the newly established Foreign Language Curriculum Department within the Department of Humanities Curriculum Development. Despite the cancellation of compulsory French and German, the Ministry confirmed that these languages will continue to be offered as elective subjects for students in grades 11 and 12 in schools located in the governorates of Muscat, North Batinah, and South Batinah.
9 months ago
Saudi Arabia has decided to extend bearing the cost of fees for expatriates working in the industrial sector by the state until December 31, 2025. The decision was taken by the weekly session of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah on Tuesday. The Cabinet decision comes in the wake of the expiry of the five-year waiving of expatriate fee for industrial workers. During 2019, the Saudi government, under a drive for job creation, had imposed fees on expatriate workers to encourage hiring of Saudis. However, the government waived fees on expatriate workers employed in the industrial sector for five years effective from Oct. 1, 2019. That decision was taken as part of the short-term urgent solutions to stimulate industrial investments in order to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet was briefed on the message received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman from the president of Senegal as well as on the meeting of the Crown Prince with the Speaker of Arab Parliament, who presented the Crown Prince with the Leader’s Medal for his leading role in supporting Arab […]
9 months ago
As hundreds of thousands of Saudi boys and girls return to schools with the beginning of the new academic year 1446 on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Transport General Authority (TGA) instructed that all drivers involved in educational transportation have to strictly adhere to certain rules and regulations. The regulatory requirements stipulate that the driver’s age should not be less than 25 years, in addition to obtaining a driver’s permit, a valid driving license, and a certificate to show that they do not have any criminal record. The requirements also include that the driver shall undergo an approved first aid course, passing the medical examination conducted by the authority, passing the professional competency test, and any test or training courses specified by the TGA. The authority also emphasized that all the educational staff and students shall engage with only legal transport carriers so as to ensure their safety and availability of quality and efficient transport services. The authority has obligated those licensed for transport operation to apply all technical equipment and safety tools for educational buses used in their transportation, which include buses with a capacity of more than 15 seats, as well as buses with less than 15 seats, in […]
4 hours ago
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