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Gulf Insider
16-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Al Trial Approved In Manama Public Spaces To Enhance Visitor
A trial run to bring artificial intelligence into one of Manama's public parks has been cleared by the Capital Trustees Board in a move aimed at gathering detailed information on how people use these spaces. The proposal came from Engineer Saleh Taher Tarradah, Chairman of the Board. 'We want reliable data to guide our decisions, who visits the parks, when, how often, and what they do. That will help us make better choices when it comes to services, design, and upkeep,' he told the board. The pilot will draw on cameras, sensors and software to count visitors, track where they go, and estimate age and gender, all without recording names or personal data. It may also tap into mobile signals and wireless networks to build a picture of crowd sizes and popular spots, while respecting Bahrain's privacy laws. Steady numbers Parks across Bahrain draw steady numbers throughout the year. According to the board's Services and Public Facilities Committee, there are over 200 sites, including walkways and beaches, across the country. The Capital Governorate alone has 51, with a combined area of 377,000 square green spaces have seen over BD12 million spent on building works in the capital, with between five and 10 per cent of that figure usually needed later for upkeep. Disabilities The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture continues to add walking paths, public toilets, shaded rest spots and play areas, and has placed some focus on access for those with disabilities. The idea is to run the Al system in one park to begin with. If the tools work as intended, the board may expand the scheme to other sites. Also read: Two Jailed, Face Deportation For Purchasing 77 Phones With Stolen Credit Cards Source News of Bahrain
Daily Tribune
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
AI trial approved in Manama public spaces to enhance visitor experience
A trial run to bring artificial intelligence into one of Manama's public parks has been cleared by the Capital Trustees Board in a move aimed at gathering detailed information on how people use these spaces. The proposal came from Engineer Saleh Taher Tarradah, Chairman of the Board. 'We want reliable data to guide our decisions, who visits the parks, when, how often, and what they do. That will help us make better choices when it comes to services, design, and upkeep,' he told the board. The pilot will draw on cameras, sensors and software to count visitors, track where they go, and estimate age and gender, all without recording names or personal data. It may also tap into mobile signals and wireless networks to build a picture of crowd sizes and popular spots, while respecting Bahrain's privacy laws. Steady numbers Parks across Bahrain draw steady numbers throughout the year. According to the board's Services and Public Facilities Committee, there are over 200 sites, including walkways and beaches, across the country. The Capital Governorate alone has 51, with a combined area of 377,000 square metres. These green spaces have seen over BD12 million spent on building works in the capital, with between five and 10 per cent of that figure usually needed later for upkeep. Disabilities The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture continues to add walking paths, public toilets, shaded rest spots and play areas, and has placed some focus on access for those with disabilities. The idea is to run the AI system in one park to begin with. If the tools work as intended, the board may expand the scheme to other sites.
Gulf Weekly
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Four-course feast at Dilmun
Visit the Dilmun Club Bahrain for a fun-filled weekend. Enjoy a four-course dinner and beverage-tasting tonight, from 7pm to 11pm, at BD18. On Friday, the club will host the Bahrain Jazz Orchestra, from 8pm to 11pm. Members can attend for free while non-members pay BD2. Don't miss out on a Friday Brunch special, from 1pm to 5pm. It costs BD12 for food only, and BD18 inclusive of beverages and food. Children under six dine for free, while those above six pay BD6.
Gulf Weekly
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Festive vibes, delicious bites
Celebrate Eid Al Fitr in style at Sheraton Bahrain's Al Taj Tent. Indulge in the Eid Brunch, featuring delicious dishes, live entertainment and fun activities to keep the little ones entertained, on the first and second days of Eid. Prices start from BD30net per person. Those who want to enjoy poolside access can pay an additional BD12 per adult and BD6net for youngsters. A 20 per cent early bird offer is available until Saturday, March 29. The hotel's Iranian restaurant Golestan invites guests to celebrate the festive season with its two delicious menu options. The first menu includes two cold and hot mezzes, soup, meal, kebab selection and a dessert, for BD25, while the second features three cold and hot mezzes, soup, two meals, and a selection of kebabs and desserts at BD30. Both are available on the first, second and third days of Eid, from noon to 4pm and 7pm to midnight. A take-away option is also available. Guests can order an Ouzi Family Feast, inclusive of meat, rice and side dishes for BD238. The second meat-and-rice-only option is priced at BD182. They serve 10 to 12 people. Get ready for a flavour-packed adventure at the hotel's Wild Brunch, on April 4, from 12.30pm to 5pm. Guests can also enjoy refreshing beverages and bites by the poolside and relax in the outdoor area. Prices start from BD36 per person. A DJ will play all of the hits from 5pm to 9pm.
Gulf Insider
14-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Court Orders Real Estate Firm to Return BD101,000 to Investor for Failure to Deliver Property
A civil court has ruled in favor of an investor, ordering a real estate firm to return BD101,000 following a dispute over an undelivered property. The court annulled the 2023 sale contract, as well as incentive and buyback agreements, due to a lack of evidence that the company had fulfilled its obligations. The company is now required to pay the investor BD101,000, along with 2 percent annual interest from the date of the lawsuit in 2024 until the full amount is settled. It must also cover all legal costs and court fees associated with the case. Dispute The dispute originated when the investor paid BD101,000 for a property that was never delivered. The investor sought a refund and compensation for unpaid incentives, filing a lawsuit to nullify the sale agreement and related contracts after the company allegedly failed to complete the project, transfer ownership, or honor financial terms. According to the investor's lawyer, Rashid AlBinali, the legal action was taken against both the company and its owner. Sale agreement The lawsuit demanded the annulment of the original sale agreement and all subsequent arrangements tied to the promised incentives, along with the full return of the BD101,000 payment, including interest for the delay. The case arose from a preliminary sale contract signed in 2023, in which the investor agreed to purchase a property unit for BD101,000, paid in two installments. On the same day, an incentive agreement was signed, promising BD13,130 in bonuses, split into two equal payments over a 12-month period, ending in April 2024. The agreement was later extended for another year, with the investor receiving quarterly payments totaling BD12,120. Buyback agreement. Additionally, a buyback agreement was signed, guaranteeing that the company would repurchase the unit for the original price. However, the company failed to meet its obligations. The project was left unfinished, ownership was never transferred, and no incentive payments were made during the extended period. With no resolution in sight, the investor turned to the courts to annul both agreements and recover the invested funds.
