*** VIEWS | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Arbitration vs. Mediation

LEGAL VIEWPOINT BY DR. ABDELGADIR WARSAMA GHALIB From legal perspective and as a constitutional right, people used to go to Judicial Courts for litigation whenever there is an unsolved dispute. This approach, has been going-on till now and likewise for long f...

A sporting special chance

CAPTAIN’S CORNER BY CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD This week will see the start of yet another glorious sporting event – the Paralympics which run from August 28 to September 8. Bahrain’s two-member contingent will be representing the Kingdom: d...

The Curious Case of Money

BY ANUSHKA GOGIA Growing up with a house full of bankers and financial consultants, our family dinners - much to my dismay - were less ‘pass the salt’ and more “let’s delve into the recent changes in interest rates”. Each meal resembled ...

Let’s plan a ‘healthy’ school year

CAPTAINS CORNER BY CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD Midway through August is always the time we begin to see the ‘Back To School’ sale banners in shops. Although schools open only by September first week, there are lot of things needed to prep for the new acade...

A journey of pride, progress, and unity

BY Mohammad Mansoor, Chairman, Saara Group Advisory Board, Bahrain Cricket Federation, Board Member, Bahrain India Society My heart swells with pride not just on India’s Independence Day, but every time I witness the remarkable achievements of our Indian commun...

India’s neighbourhood first policy

BY Pankaj Saran Member, National Security Advisory Board Former Deputy National Security Adviser Convenor, NatStrat, India India’s Neighbourhood First Policy is a reflection of the truism that neighbours are a primary foreign policy priority for any country. In...

77 Years of Freedom Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future

BY PRESIDENT OF INDIA, DROUPADI MURMU My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest Independence Day greetings. I am delighted to see the nation prepare to celebrate the 78th Independence Day. Witnessing the tri-colour unfurl on this occasion, be it at th...

Strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood

BY AMBASSADOR OF PAKISTAN TO BAHRAIN H.E SAQIB RAUF On this auspicious occasion of the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the people of Pakistan living in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This day is a powerful reminder of the lo...

Set aside differences and work committedly for unity

BY ASIF ALI ZARDARI, PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN I felicitate the entire Pakistani nation on the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. This day marks the culmination of the historic political struggle of the Muslims for their right to self-determinatio...

The spirit of determination and unity has always prevailed

BY PRIME MINISTER MUHAMMAD SHEHBAZ SHARIF On the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day, I extend heartfelt felicitations to the people of Pakistan at home and abroad. We pay homage to the immense sacrifices of our forefathers and countless unsung heroes of t...

Unicitral arbitration rules

LEGAL VIEPOINT BY DR. ABDELGADIR WARSAMA GHALIB Arbitration is the most appropriate fastest process, as an adopted alternative dispute resolution (ADRs). The UNICITRAL arbitration model rules, are followed almost worldwide to lay down the foundation for such process ...

Bahrain Needs Innovative Afforestation

BY KOTA SRIRAJ The quest for “zero carbon neutrality” has gripped the nations of the world as they attempt to ward off climate change and its disastrous consequences. Bahrain has had the foresight to plan for zero neutrality in terms of carbon emi...

Feeling the school bus pinch

CAPTAIN’S CORNER BY CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD The comprehensive list of new safety rules issued by the Ministry of Transportation for school buses and vans is an indication that the authorities have been thinking in detail about this very important traffic saf...

Putting muscle into patriotism

CAPTAIN ’S CORNER  BY CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD Bahrain first participated in the Olympics in 1984. Since then, in the intervening four decades, much has changed in the sports scene for the country. A young and dynamic leadership has taken charge ...

The citizenship riddle & what we owe our nation

CAPTAIN’S CORNER BY CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD Citizenship. The word comes weighted with responsibility and patriotism. In our fast-changing world, it also comes with many modern advantages and people are willing to change their citizenship if they feel that an...

STOCK VALUE

LEGAL VIEWPOINT BY DR. ABDELGADIR WARSAMA Property can be divided into certain categories including, “tangible real property” as in land and anything attached to it, or “tangible personal property” as in any moveable items that can be bought a...

Plugging growth loopholes

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood Heard about the phantom delivery company? An enterprising entrepreneur apparently set up a full-fledged delivery company which promised to deliver food and groceries from selected establishments to customers dialing in. They prou...

A mature summer of political progress

BY CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD It would seem that we are seeing a maturing in our political and commercial processes. The examination of a case against a senior MP on grounds of conflicting citizenship claims and his subsequent dismissal has led to an unexpected el...

Tips on Acquisitions and Mergers

LEGAL VIEWPOINT BY DR. ABDELGADIR WARSAMA GHALIB As a rule of law, consolidation and amalgamation of companies could take place either by the process of acquisition or otherwise by mergers. There were good examples to remember for acquisition in Europe in man...

Pezeshkian, and the Future of Bahraini-Iranian Relations

BY CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD When reading about the history of the newly elected Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, we find many keys and few locks. He is, so far, considered the harbinger awaited by the Iranian people and a figure who could serve as a gateway to Bahr...

The feeling ‘I AM BAD’

MIND MATTERS BY ANEESA MOIDOO, PSYCHOLOGIST Shame is a powerful emotion that everyone experiences, yet many of us try to hide it. It is a negative self evaluation- where you ought to believe that you’re a bad person because you didn’t meet certain standards....