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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Bradford Hospitals team supports Khadeejah Children's Care Centre
A hospital team in Bradford has donated old orthotic equipment to a centre in Pakistan. Orthotics clinical lead, Lisa Buckley, and orthotist, Biko Bourgeois, were inspired to donate old orthotic equipment to the Khadeejah Children's Care Centre in Jhelum, Pakistan, which supports children with physical disabilities, after a chance meeting with a patient. Ms Buckley said: "I first became aware of the Khadeejah Children's Care Centre in August 2024, when Khadeejah, seven, and her parents attended an appointment with me. "Khadeejah has some very complex needs and has been under the care of orthotics for several years. "Her parents mentioned that they had opened a centre in Jhelum (where her family is from), to cater for children like Khadeejah with disabilities who otherwise would not be able to access such a service due to poverty and distance. "The centre also provides respite to families and siblings." Khadeejah's parents, who live in BD5, asked Ms Buckley if there were any old orthotics that could be donated to the centre. Amir Idris, Khadeejah's father, said: "The centre is entirely funded by our family, so any help with donations of equipment is appreciated, as costing of supplies adds to the overall expense. "The quality of equipment and orthotics is also not on par with what we find here in the UK and is of very low quality in Pakistan. "We opened the centre because the village has a high number of children with cerebral palsy, and of the roughly 174 disabled children currently registered, the vast majority have physical disabilities caused by cerebral palsy. "We have now had to cap the number of children that we can help to 100, due to reaching capacity, and currently the remaining 74 are on a waiting list. "These children have benefited massively from the in-house physiotherapy team and the orthotics team that comes in from Lahore once a month." Ms Buckley added: "So far we have donated footwear, arm, ankle, hand, and feet supports, and anything else that is in a good, clean, useable condition. "Biko and I are extremely passionate about our work, and knowing our donations are making such a difference to other children's lives is amazing." Khadeejah's father thanked Ms Buckley and Mr Bourgeois for their help and said that the donations would make "a life-changing difference." More information about the Khadeejah Children's Care Centre is available at
Daily Tribune
21-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Man cleared in drug parcel case
An appeals court has overturned a 15-year prison sentence handed to an Asian man accused of drug trafficking after finding the only link to the case was his name written on a parcel. The High Criminal Court of Appeal ruled there was no direct evidence linking him to a parcel sent from Europe, which was found to contain a kilogram of marijuana hidden in toy kits. Judges determined that his name had been used without his knowledge and that no drugs were discovered on him or at his residence. Two other men, however, were not spared, and their convictions were upheld. Sentences Both were sentenced to 15 years in prison, fined BD5,000 each, and ordered to be deported once their sentences are served. All seized items remained in custody. The parcel arrived at Bahrain International Airport in the summer last year. A customs officer working in the postal unit noticed irregularities when it passed through an X-ray scanner. Herbal substance What appeared to be toy assembly kits were hiding two transparent bags containing a green herbal substance. Tests confirmed the substance was marijuana, weighing one kilogram. The parcel was handed over to the anti-narcotics section at the airport. This led to a covert investigation by a captain in the Anti-Narcotics Directorate who concluded that the three defendants were part of a group importing drugs into Bahrain.
Gulf Weekly
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
True taste of Argentina
Sheraton Bahrain Hotel has expanded its culinary offerings with the recent opening of Brasero Atlántico Bahrain Rooftop Lounge, a vibrant new restaurant bringing the essence of Argentinian cuisine to the heart of Manama. The venue celebrates traditional South American flavours with a contemporary twist. Guests can expect wood-fired meats, muddled drinks and soulful vinyl music and a warm, stylish atmosphere that reflects the rich culinary heritage of Argentina. The lounge is open daily from 4pm to 2am and the restaurant is open daily from 7pm to 11pm. Complementing this new addition, the hotel continues to offer a full calendar of gourmet experiences and leisure activities. The popular Wild Brunch returns this weekend, inviting guests to indulge in a variety of delicious dishes and refreshing beverages accompanied by live entertainment. The brunch runs tomorrow, Friday, from 12.30pm to 5pm, with pricing set at BD36net per person for the soft beverage package, BD46net for the selected beverage package, and BD186net for a bubbly package. Ladies enjoy 50pc discount across packages. Throughout the week, Wild also features a value-packed three-course lunch menu available from Sunday to Thursday between noon and 3pm. Priced at BD10.500net, the menu includes a selection of international flavours—from Spain to Peru—served with homemade iced tea. Golestan Persian Grill continues to impress with its array of traditional dishes, including fragrant kebabs and house specialities. The restaurant is open daily from noon to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm, with extended lunch hours on weekends until 4pm. Guests looking to unwind can take advantage of relaxing treatments at Shine Spa, available until May 30. Two limited-time packages are on offer: a BD60 option that includes a 60-minute back and shoulder or foot and leg massage with an express facial, and a BD75 package featuring a 90-minute full-body massage with a body scrub. For fitness and sports enthusiasts, the hotel's padel court is available at a promotional rate of BD5 per hour until June 30, operating daily from 7am to 10pm. Racquetball is also offered at BD2 per person per hour.
Gulf Weekly
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Fun day at Dilmun
Don't miss out on the club's Friday Brunch special tomorrow, May 9, from 1pm to 5pm. The fun day will feature live music, karaoke, children's soft play area and more. It costs BD12 for food only and BD18 for food and unlimited beverages. Children under six dine for BD6. On Monday, guests can enjoy Curry Night, which includes any curry and a selected beverage, from noon to 10.30pm, at BD5. For bookings, call 17690926.
Daily Tribune
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Parliament passes revised draft law criminalising invasion of privacy
A revised bill from the Shura Council has been passed by Parliament, making it a criminal offence to secretly record private conversations, film accident victims, or share intimate details of someone's life. In serious cases, offenders could face up to five years in prison and a fine of BD5,000. The bill amends Bahrain's Penal Code, focusing on Articles 354, 370 and 372. It draws together two earlier drafts, one put forward by the Shura Council and the other by the government, and presents them as a single law. Final version The Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee backed the final version. MP Mohammed Al Ma'arafi, a member of the committee, said the proposal was part of a wider push to improve legal protection for privacy. He added that the committee had held 27 meetings during the current session, much of that time spent reviewing and debating the Penal Code changes. Behaviour The new law covers a range of behaviour. Eavesdropping, filming people without their knowledge in private or compromising settings, and sharing personal material, even if accurate, can lead to prosecution if it causes harm.
