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Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Court orders hospital to pay BD11,000 debt for unpaid medical supplies
TDT | Manama A hospital that received more than BD11,000 worth of medical supplies but refused to pay has been ordered by the court to settle the debt. This came after failing to dispute its own signatures and stamps on purchase documents despite trying to discredit them as mere photocopies. The supplier took the matter to court, arguing that the hospital had placed the orders, accepted delivery, and signed off on the paperwork, yet failed to pay what was owed. In response, the hospital tried to cast doubt on the documents, claiming they were only photocopies and should not be relied upon. But the court dismissed this line of defence, pointing out that the hospital had not actually denied the signatures or stamps linked to its staff. Unpaid bill Lawyer Abdulrahman Ghonaim, representing the supplier, said the company had delivered the medical supplies as requested but had been left with an unpaid bill of BD11,374. Despite reminders, the hospital did not settle the amount, forcing the company to take legal action. It sought a ruling compelling the hospital to pay the full sum, plus 10 percent interest from the date of the claim until full repayment, along with legal fees and court costs. Agreement To support its case, the supplier presented a copy of a credit facility agreement for up to BD15,000, with a 60-day repayment period, signed and stamped by the hospital's authorised signatory. It also submitted purchase orders showing the hospital had requested the supplies, as well as invoices confirming delivery. These, too, bore signatures from hospital staff acknowledging receipt, along with official stamps. A copy of a formal demand for payment, sent to the hospital, was also submitted. Legal weight The hospital's lawyer countered by rejecting all photocopies and documents, arguing they had no legal weight and asking the court to throw out the case. The supplier's representative, however, pointed out that the hospital had not directly denied any of the signatures or stamps. If necessary, the supplier was prepared to present original documents. Evidence The court referred to a ruling from the Court of Cassation, stating that a private document stands as evidence against its signatory unless the signature is explicitly denied or alleged to be forged. The judges noted that the hospital's defence rested entirely on dismissing photocopies, without actually disputing the signatures or stamps attributed to its representatives. The hospital had also not contested its contractual ties with the supplier, nor had it denied receiving the supplies. Rejection of documents A general rejection of documents, the court said, was not enough. Under Article 13 of the Evidence Law, a private document is deemed valid unless there is a clear denial of the handwriting, signature, stamp, or fingerprint.
Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
BIC hosts exciting Ramadan edition of Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', hosts an exciting Ramadan edition of the Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights today. The event will be lighting up both the circuit's quarter-mile drag strip and its vast drift park to make for double the thrills on one single occasion. Participants will be able to bring their very own cars or motorbikes and push them to their limits in either the drag racing or the drifting. There is also the option to do both for a memorable evening at BIC. Tonight's event is scheduled to be held from 8pm to 1am for a unique Ramadan experience. Both the drag racing and the drifting can be done for a single fee of BD11. Participation in just the drag racing or just the drifting costs BD8. Those who would like to join in on the drag or drifting as a passenger can get into a participant's car for an additional fee of BD4.500. Registration for those wishing to join can be done on site. Aside from the drag racing and drifting, also available for thrill-seekers tonight is the Dragster Experience. This is BIC's most adrenaline-pumping passenger activity, known as 'The Fastest Ride on Earth', and it takes one or two passengers at a time in an iconic Top Dragster, where they go from zero to 100kph in a mind-boggling one second. The Dragster Experience is available at BD44 for the first passenger, while a second passenger can get 50 per cent off. Spectators who wish to attend and watch the action in the Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights can purchase their tickets online at BD2 apiece at BIC's official website Tickets for children aged 12 and below are BD1 each.
Daily Tribune
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Drag and Drift Nights returns at BIC today
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', will be raising the temperature tonight with one of its most popular fan experiences in Sakhir. The Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights will be lighting up the circuit's quarter-mile drag strip and vast drift park for twice the excitement in one event. Participants will be able to bring their very own cars or motorbikes and push them to their limits in either the drag racing or the drifting. There is also the option to do both, making for a unique and memorable evening at BIC. The BIC drag strip is highly regarded as one of the best in the world, and it is a part of the prestigious NHRA Worldwide Network of the U.S.-based National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). BIC's vehicle dynamics area features a specially configured layout for drifters. It is surrounded by safety barriers and is one of the largest open tarmac areas in Bahrain, making for an ideal venue to put on an amazing display of power sliding within a secure environment. Monday's Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights is scheduled to take place from 6pm to 11pm. Both the drag racing and the drifting can be done for a single fee of BD11. Participation in just the drag racing or just the drifting costs BD8. Those who would like to join in on the drag or drifting as a passenger can get into a participant's car for an additional fee of BD4.500. Registration for those wishing to join can be done on site. Aside from the drag racing and drifting, also available for thrill-seekers Monday night is the Dragster Experience. This is BIC's most adrenaline-pumping passenger activity, known as 'The Fastest Ride on Earth', and it takes one or two passengers at a time in an iconic Top Dragster, where they go from zero to 100kph in a mind-boggling one second. The Dragster Experience is available at BD44 for the first passenger, while a second passenger can get 50 per cent off. Spectators who wish to attend and watch the action in the Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights can purchase their tickets online at BD2 apiece at BIC's official website Tickets for children aged 12 and below are BD1 each.
