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Daily Tribune
7 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
A Fur-Real experience
This dog landed at Bahrain International Airport with an Arab family, arriving from a destination just three hours away. The pet had all travel documents in place — permits, health checks, and approvals — and passed through airport checks without issue. But the moment the plane touched down; things took an unexpected turn. The airline decided not to release the dog. No reason was given. No one informed the family. Instead, the dog was quietly put on the next outbound flight. These details came to light when the Minor Commercial Court ordered the state-owned airline to pay BD1,275 in damages. According to court files, the airline had accepted the pet for travel, but refused to hand it over on arrival. With no explanation, the crew member blocked the release and the animal was flown back the next day. The devastated family, unable to act, had to arrange care for the dog overseas. It took nearly a month to get a new permit and bring the animal back to Bahrain. The whole ordeal cost them over Euro2,500. The case was brought before the court by the dog's owner, represented by lawyer Rabab Mahdi. She told the court the family had planned the trip well in advance — including the pet's journey — and had followed all required procedures. The airline, she said, failed to provide any justification for its decision. The children were left distressed and the family was forced to hire a pet care company abroad until the dog could be returned. Later, the airline admitted fault in an email. It offered to refund the pet's ticket and provide a discount on future flights. But that didn't come close to covering the losses — prompting legal action. A witness told the court she had contacted the airline's call centre before travel and was advised to complete the booking at the airport. Bahrain Airport confirmed there was no issue with the pet's entry. The court said the airline had accepted the dog for transport to Bahrain, then refused to release it without explanation. It did not dispute the facts or prove any fault on the claimant's part. The airline also failed to show it had taken any steps to prevent the harm or that doing so was impossible. The owner submitted payment records showing Euro2,600 spent on care, transport, and new bookings. The court ordered the airline to pay BD1,275.980 in compensation.
Daily Tribune
4 days ago
- Daily Tribune
Diver jailed for running cannabis farm from residence
A professional diver who moonlighted as the head of a drug gang has been jailed for life along with two accomplices, after a court found the men guilty of running a cannabis farm out of a two-storey home in Adliya. The High Criminal Court also fined each of the three men BD5,000. A fourth man was handed a 10-year sentence and fined BD5,000, while a fifth was jailed for one year and ordered to pay a BD1,000 fine. The court ordered the deportation of the 51-year-old ringleader once his sentence is complete and ruled that all seized items be confiscated. Investigators said the diver had been using his profession as a cover for six years, running a well-organised growing operation from his residence. The flat had been sectioned off into rooms assigned for germination, growth and harvesting. Officers found potted plants, heat lamps, soil, fertiliser, ventilation, fans, and drying racks. The space was kept under tight environmental control using thermostats and air conditioning units. The Public Prosecution said the diver used his network to smuggle seeds into Bahrain. He then planted, tended and dried the crop himself before passing it to others for packaging and resale. Extracts, including cannabis oil, were also produced. The second man, aged 48, helped with the set-up, sourcing tools and assisting with the indoor farming work. He also handled cash transfers to two European countries and helped portion and store the harvest at his own home. The third man, 53, was brought in to help move the product. He had contacts and experience, according to prosecutors, and took part in the sale of the drug to regular buyers. The fourth, aged 29, worked as a street-level distributor, using handoffs and drop points to deliver orders. The fifth, aged 27, was found to have been buying the drug for personal use.
Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
MPs seek harsher penalties for street cat-calling and online harassment
Lewd messages and cat-calling in the street may carry stiffer jail terms under a bill before Parliament that widens the offence of indecency. The measure, lodged by a group of MPs, doubles penalties when a woman is involved and, for the first time, covers harassment sent through WhatsApp and other online apps. A rewrite of Articles 350 and 351 of the 1976 Penal Code sets a ceiling of one year in prison or a fine of up to BD1,000 for public indecency; the limit doubles if the victim is female, even when the act takes place in private. Backers say smartphones and social media have made it easier to spread indecent behaviour, and that sharper sentences are needed to deter it. Moral values They cite Article 5 of the Constitution, which places the family at the core of society and charges the State with guarding moral values, along with Article 20, which bars punishment unless it is set by law. Similar moves have already been adopted in the United Arab Emirates, where a 2022 law imposes strict penalties for the same offence. The bill has been filed under Articles 92 and 93 of parliamentary rules and now goes to the relevant committee before any vote in the chamber.
Gulf Insider
24-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Mining Rig Deal Goes Bust, Court Orders BD10,000 Refund
A protracted court battle over an undelivered cryptocurrency mining rig ended with the High Civil Court ordering the seller to refund around BD10,000. The incident leading to the case started three years ago when the victim ordered a cryptocurrency mining machine from a woman for BD9,970. However, the deal signed in December 2021 was never fulfilled, where the machine was originally promised to be delivered in February the following year. A receipt, dated and signed and bearing the stamp of her sole proprietorship, confirmed the sum had changed hands. According to the claimant's lawyer, Mohammed Al Mahdi, his client waited well past the deadline before sending a notice asking for the machine. There was no reply. He then took the matter to the Consumer Protection Directorate, which referred the case to the Public Prosecution. Representative picture The woman was fined BD1,000 under a criminal order. She objected. Her objection was dismissed by the Lower Criminal Court, which upheld the fine. The buyer submitted the ruling along with records of the deal as part of the civil claim. In its judgment, the court said the criminal order, having gone unchallenged within the legal time frame, carried weight in civil proceedings. The facts, it said, were settled. The machine was neither delivered nor refunded, and the evidence was clear. The woman had not disputed the receipt or the amount. The court ruled she must pay back BD9,970 and cover the cost of the case, including legal fees.
Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Mining rig deal goes bust: Court orders BD10,000 refund
A protracted court battle over an undelivered cryptocurrency mining rig ended with the High Civil Court ordering the seller to refund around BD10,000. The incident leading to the case started three years ago when the victim ordered a cryptocurrency mining machine from a woman for BD9,970. However, the deal signed in December 2021 was never fulfilled, where the machine was originally promised to be delivered in February the following year. A receipt, dated and signed and bearing the stamp of her sole proprietorship, confirmed the sum had changed hands. According to the claimant's lawyer, Mohammed Al Mahdi, his client waited well past the deadline before sending a notice asking for the machine. There was no reply. He then took the matter to the Consumer Protection Directorate, which referred the case to the Public Prosecution. Representative picture The woman was fined BD1,000 under a criminal order. She objected. Her objection was dismissed by the Lower Criminal Court, which upheld the fine. The buyer submitted the ruling along with records of the deal as part of the civil claim. In its judgment, the court said the criminal order, having gone unchallenged within the legal time frame, carried weight in civil proceedings. The facts, it said, were settled. The machine was neither delivered nor refunded, and the evidence was clear. The woman had not disputed the receipt or the amount. The court ruled she must pay back BD9,970 and cover the cost of the case, including legal fees.
