VIEWS | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

The truth about lying

By ANEESA MOIDOO, PSYCHOLOGIST “ As a mother, I’ve noticed moments where my child tells lies. I’m curious about this behaviour. Why do kids sometimes choose to tell lies? What might be going on in their young minds that leads to this behaviour?”...

Cementing Bahrain workers’ right in place

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood Despite our Ministry of Labour’s best efforts, the latest Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) statistics show that Bahrainis make up just 12,000 of an estimated 166,000 workers in the construction sector. That means t...

Look Good, Save Good: Go Bahraini!

By P. UNNIKRISHNAN, CHAIRMAN & MANAGING EDITOR Summer, the season of sun-kissed adventures and beach days, often ushers in a common concern: dry skin. As temperatures soar, the scorching sun can leave our skin parched, longing for tender, loving care. While th...

What parents should know about bullying

By ANEESA MOIDOO, PSYCHOLOGIST As a mother, I’m worried about the possibility of bullying affecting my child at school. How can I effectively detect if my child is facing bullying and provide them with the right support? Additionally, could you shed some light on th...

Cosy Bahrain show signs of climate change

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood The signs are all around us even in cosy Bahrain – sea walls are being built along coastal areas to hold back the rising sea level; meetings are being held to discuss food security even as traditional import partners like India cut...

Building a thriving parliament

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood In countries where the parliamentary system of governance is followed, it is a continuing effort to make this process as responsive to people’s needs as possible. This means tracking how often parliament meets, what is disc...

LuLu Exchange honours the infinite spirit of India-Bahrain ties

Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings On the 76th Anniversary of India’s Independence, it is exciting to see India’s robust trade ties solidify its reputation and prominence on the global stage. India’s relationship with the ...

Our country has entered the Amrit Kaal: Indian President

By Droupadi Murmu President of India My heartiest greetings to all of you on our 77th Independence Day! It is a glorious and auspicious occasion for all of us. I am overjoyed to see that festivity is in the air. It is a matter of delight as well as pr...

President message on Pakistan’s Independence Day

By Dr Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan I congratulate all my compatriots on Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day anniversary. On this day, we pay tribute to the sacrifices rendered by our founding fathers and workers of the Pakistan Movement...

Message from the PM on Pakistan’s Independence day

By Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Prime Minister The nation is celebrating the 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence today. On this auspicious occasion, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire nation including overseas Pakistanis....

R&D to pave the way for a bright future

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood In each of our lives, a clock is ticking every second. The ticktock is a reminder that we are all – every citizen and resident who enjoys the good life in the Kingdom of Bahrain – is part of the promise made by HRH th...

Bahrain prepares for a digital postman

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood Let’s be honest: when was the last time you wrote or received an old-fashioned letter? These days, even email is considered a relic of the past, and we all just send messages on different messaging apps to get work done. Which make...

A photo worth a 1000 thoughts

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood The photograph on yesterday’s DT front page of French PM Emmanuel Macron sitting suited and booted with traditionally dressed Managalas people in fur and frond costumes and feathered headdresses brings to mind the famous quip by Mahatma...

Fighting drug abuse with care

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood Bahrain just joined the world last week to mark the UN-mandated International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This year, the campaign focus was not, as would have been expected, on drug dealers and traffickers who...

Titans who lead the way

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood The world stands aghast at the terrible accident of the adventure submersible, Titan, which is said to have imploded and taken the lives of the five people on board. As a former seaman myself and coming from a long line of people...

Challenging the negative growth narrative

By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood It has been a week of economic headlines for Bahrain and the news has been encouraging. Last year, faced with a challenging slow recovery from the pandemic’s impact, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin K...