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Woman acquitted Game over! Carpenter guilty of
shoving flatmate
of sending abusive Consumer protection a legal and
down stairs over
text messages to BD20 debt
moral duty: Industry Minister
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former husband Gulf national and two Asian men sent to jail after 55,335 A his flatmate down a
carpenter who pushed
drug pills found hidden in table tennis paddles and balls
paid BD20 debt has failed
Mohammed Darwish flight of stairs over an un-
Prosecutors argued that her
• Court finds SMS actions fell under Articles 290, TDT | Manama TDT | Manama to overturn his prison sen- in a fair and sustainable eco - introducing initiatives and pro-
tence and deportation.
The High Criminal Court
came from unknown 365(1), and 366(1) of the Penal ustoms officers found onsumer protection is not upheld the three-year term nomic framework,” Fakhro grammes to promote a culture
of sustainable consumption. The
said.
55,335 psychotropic
Code, and issued a criminal
Achieving sustainability in consumption
foreign number order fining her BD50. Cpills hidden inside table only a legal obligation but and ordered his removal Observed annually on 15 directorate will also collaborate
has become an urgent priority, requiring
She objected to the ruling, tennis paddles and balls in a Calso a moral and societal from the country. March since 1983 under the with local and international or-
The defendant, described
TDT | Manama taking the matter to court. parcel from abroad, leading to responsibility, affirmed Abdulla collaboration among government entities, the United Nations, this year’s ganisations to exchange exper-
private sector, civil society organisations, and
bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of In-
World Consumer Rights Day tise and best practices in the
Personal attack the arrest of three men and the dustry and Commerce, in mark- as an Asian national, was focuses on “Sustainable Life- field.
consumers to foster a fair and transparent
found guilty of shoving the
busting of a smuggling ring.
woman accused of har- During hearings, her law- The High Criminal Court ing World Consumer Rights victim from the rooftop of styles” as its theme. He also underscored the im-
consumer environment that encourages ethical
A assing her ex-husband yer insisted the charges were sentenced a Gulf national and Day. their shared lodging, caus- The minister said that the portance of engaging youth and
and responsible business practices.
through abusive text messages groundless, calling them a per- two Asian men to five years “This strengthens trust ing him to tumble down and Consumer Protection Directo- future generations in awareness
ABDULLA BIN ADEL FAKHRO, MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
was acquitted after the court sonal attack. in prison, fined them BD3,000 and safeguards rights with - suffer lasting injuries. rate at the ministry will continue and training initiatives.
ruled that the messages orig- He pointed out that pros - each, and ordered their depor-
inated from an international ecutors had based their case tation. The drugs were seized. Medical report
number with no proven link entirely on her ex-husband’s Prosecutors said the trio, A medical report con-
to her. statement in the initial inves- along with an unidentified ac- firmed a fractured right
She had been fined BD50 tigation. complice, illegally imported the Image used for illustrative purposes only foot, which required sur-
through a criminal order, but The lawyer had claimed she narcotics using concealment gery to fix with plates and
challenged the decision, and sent him messages and videos and deception. Asian recipient who declined arrested. Officers searched his screws.
the court overturned it, ruling that unsettled him, including A customs officer on duty to collect it himself, instead re- home before taking him into Swelling, pain, and a
that there was no solid proof footage showing the alleged flagged a package arriving un- questing home delivery. custody. slight limp remain, with
against her. victims at a gathering, along- der a recipient’s name. He gave the name and ad - doctors assessing his disa-
Her lawyer, Ebrahim Khalil, side remarks implying he was dress of a building’s security Checks bility at 10 per cent.
said prosecutors had accused out celebrating with women. X-ray scan guard to accept it on his behalf. Further checks linked the The dispute began over a
her of defaming three people Two of the complainants It contained sports equip - second suspect’s name and BD20 loan. The victim said
in December 2023 via phone said they had received text ment, including table tennis Package phone number to the shipment. he had lent the defendant
in a way that harmed their messages accusing them gear. An X-ray scan picked up Detectives contacted the The first and second suspects the sum with the under -
standing, without specifying of theft, fraud, and making irregularities, prompting a guard, who agreed to receive later arrived at the pick-up standing it would be repaid
any incidents. threats. manual check. the package. point, where they were arrested. within a week.
The first suspect admitted to
Officers replaced the real
When the deadline
A fourth said he had been Officers found paddles and Bahrain secured first place in the 29th Prince Sultan bin Salman Award for Quran Memorization for Children with
Nuisance sent a video of himself at balls stuffed with thousands parcel with a dummy one and arranging the shipment with an passed with no payment,
Disabilities, with Ibrahim Othman Al-Yafei claiming the top spot for the second consecutive year. The award’s closing
She was also charged with a wedding, with the sender of tablets. sent an undercover officer dis- Asian accomplice, intending to he confronted the defend-
ceremony was held at Princess Sultana Al-Sudairy Mosque in Riyadh, under the patronage of HRH Prince Sultan bin
deliberately causing a nui - claiming it was a brothel — an A narcotics officer confirmed guised as a courier. hand it over to the Gulf national ant, who was smoking and
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association for Children with Disabilities.
playing cards on the rooftop
sance to four people by mis- apparent attempt to smear his the findings, adding that the This year’s competition saw 141 students participate, with 102 qualifying for the final rounds. In total, 17 contestants
The guard signed for the in exchange for BD1,500, to be
received distinguished awards, and the event also recognized those who contributed to its success.
using telecommunications. name. parcel was registered to an delivery and was immediately paid through an intermediary. with other residents.
Strong Bahrain-Turkey ties
His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard, held talks yesterday with
Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, at the naval headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting
took place during HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa’s official visit to Pakistan to participate in the celebrations marking
Pakistan Day. The meeting addressed topics of common interest, with a focus on enhancing military cooperation and
further enhancing the ties between Bahrain and Pakistan across various domains.
8,000 happy homes
Government finance scheme fast-tracks ownership
Borrowers can use the exhibitions where buyers can
• Four in five scheme to purchase, build, or compare options from devel-
beneficiaries skip extend properties rather than opers, estate agents, and banks.
The Minister of Finance and National Economy, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, reaffirmed the state waiting lists remain on the government’s To streamline the process,
strong bilateral relations between Bahrain and Turkey, emphasising their ongoing growth, particularly in the economic, waiting list. The Tas’heel and the ministry, in partnership
trade, and investment sectors. He noted both countries’ commitment to strengthening cooperation and expanding for immediate New Mazaya programmes were with Eskan Bank, has intro -
joint initiatives to achieve shared goals. His remarks came during a meeting with H.E. Dr. Aisha Hilal Soyan Koytak, housing solutions introduced to make funding duced Baiti, a real estate plat-
Ambassador of Turkey, following her appointment to Bahrain. They discussed financial and economic collaboration and more immediate and flexible. form allowing buyers to re-
explored ways to enhance ties, underscoring the importance of further developing Bahraini-Turkish relations for mutual Since 2022, the finance pro- view financing options, browse
benefit. Mohammed Darwish gramme has helped four in five properties, and complete trans-
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waiting lists to securing homes Al Rumaihi reaffirmed the
ore than 8,000 citizens without delay. ministry’s commitment to
Labour cooperation Mhave secured homes To further expand housing working with Parliament to
meet demand and
through a government-backed options, the ministry has in-
housing finance scheme, with creased collaboration with pri- expand housing
four in five beneficiaries opt- vate developers, making gov- options for cit-
ing to buy rather than wait for ernment land available for izens.
state-built housing, Housing projects through a bidding Amna Al
Minister Amna Al Rumaihi told system. New developments Rumaihi,
Parliament. are underway in Madinat Sal- Housing
Launched in 2022, the initi- man, Buhair, Hoorat Sanad, minister
ative provides a faster route to and Khalifa City, the latter ex-
homeownership through mort- pected to deliver around 3,000
gage-style funding. Buyers can homes.
receive up to BD 70,000, with “This approach al-
additional support for those on lows private firms to
lower incomes. work alongside the
“The programme ensures government, in -
buyers can secure the high - creasing the sup-
est possible financial backing ply of affordable
through a government-support- homes,” Al Ru -
H.E. Nebras Talib, Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the ed framework suited to their maihi added.
National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons, highlighted the strong bilateral relations between the
Kingdom of Bahrain and Bangladesh and their ongoing development across various domains. This came as Talib earnings and repayment ca - Demand has
received H.E. Mohammad Rais Hasan Sarower, the newly appointed Ambassador of Bangladesh to Bahrain. The CEO pacity,” Al Rumaihi said. Those surged since
emphasised the role of diplomatic missions in supporting government efforts to raise awareness among expatriate unable to qualify for the mini- the scheme’s
workers about their rights and responsibilities, contributing to a stable work environment that safeguards the rights mum BD 40,000 threshold will launch, aided
of all parties. He also reviewed Bahrain’s pioneering initiatives in this field, reaffirming LMRA’s commitment to have the shortfall covered as a by a series of
strengthening cooperation with stakeholders to ensure a well-regulated labour market that adheres to best practices. non-repayable grant. housing finance

