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Daily Tribune
22-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Passenger Dies Mid-Flight
TDT | Manama A 65-year-old man from Kerala died yesterday after suffering a medical emergency on board a Kuwait-bound flight that was diverted to Bahrain. Flight Interrupted The passenger, Abdul Salam, a businessman based in Kuwait, was travelling on Air India Express flight IX 493 from Kannur to Kuwait when he began experiencing severe chest pain mid-air. The crew promptly alerted authorities, and the flight was diverted to Bahrain International Airport for urgent medical assistance. Upon landing, he was immediately transferred to King Hamad University Hospital. Despite efforts by medical personnel, Abdul Salam was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. A relative travelling with him also disembarked in Bahrain and remained by his side through the ordeal. Salam was a native of Nileshwaram in Kerala's Kasaragod district. Community Mourns News of his passing has resonated within Bahrain's Malayali expatriate community, many of whom routinely travel the same Gulf routes for work or family reunions. Community members are reportedly assisting with repatriation arrangements. Funeral and repatriation details are being coordinated by relatives with the support of volunteers.
CairoScene
20-07-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Gulf Air Launches Direct Flights from Bahrain to New York
The route will operate three times per week with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, departing from Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is set to launch direct flights to New York (JFK) beginning October 1, 2025. The new route will operate three times a week using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Initially flying into JFK's Terminal One, Gulf Air plans to move operations to the airport's upcoming New Terminal One in June 2026, enhancing the travel experience in line with its premium service standards. Passengers can book flights through the Gulf Air website, mobile app, or travel agents.
Daily Tribune
20-07-2025
- Daily Tribune
Two men jailed for six years over house theft in Al Mazrowiah
The Lower Criminal Court has sentenced two Asian nationals to six years in prison for stealing valuables from a house in Al Mazrowiah. The court also ordered their deportation following the completion of their prison terms. The suspects were arrested at Bahrain International Airport with stolen gold jewellery and cash in their possession. According to officials, the theft took place at a residence in Riffa Views, where the men had broken in and made off with the valuables. Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Directorate quickly identified the suspects, and the Public Prosecution issued arrest warrants. The stolen items were recovered and returned to the rightful owner.
Gulf Insider
12-07-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Butcher Loses Appeal In Drug Trafficking Case, Sentenced To 10 Years
A butcher convicted of drug trafficking has lost his appeal and will now serve 10 years in prison, pay a BD5,000 fine, and be deported after completing his sentence. The High Criminal Appeals Court upheld the original ruling and ordered the seizure of case-related items. The case began when Customs officers at Bahrain International Airport flagged a suspicious parcel from a Gulf country. Though it appeared to contain skincare products, scans revealed a plastic bag hidden inside cream containers. It held a substance weighing just over two kilograms, believed to be drugs. The first defendant, who arrived to collect the parcel, was arrested on the spot. He was found with BD50, suspected to be proceeds from drug sales. He later told police he had been sent by an unidentified Asian man to collect the package and pass it to someone else. Officers allowed him to contact his handler while monitoring the call. A plan was made to deliver the parcel to a man called 'Mutarash' in Muharraq. Two handover attempts were aborted. On the third try, the man met a second suspect, who took the package and was immediately arrested. Investigations pointed to a drug network operating from abroad, using locals as mules to collect and drop off postal parcels containing banned substances. The first man acted as a link in the chain, receiving and delivering parcels in exchange for cash and drugs. The second did the same, also admitting to drug use. A Customs inspector and two anti-drug officers confirmed the sequence of events, recalling how the suspicious parcel was first flagged during routine screening. During questioning, the butcher confessed to selling and consuming drugs, saying he had collected and dropped off drug-filled parcels in exchange for cannabis. The second man also admitted to handling CBD packages, earning one dinar per delivery. With both defendants admitting involvement and multiple officers testifying, the court confirmed the seriousness of the offence and upheld the sentence.
Daily Tribune
12-07-2025
- Daily Tribune
Butcher loses appeal in drug trafficking case, sentenced to 10 years
A butcher convicted of drug trafficking has lost his appeal and will now serve 10 years in prison, pay a BD5,000 fine, and be deported after completing his sentence. The High Criminal Appeals Court upheld the original ruling and ordered the seizure of case-related items. The case began when Customs officers at Bahrain International Airport flagged a suspicious parcel from a Gulf country. Though it appeared to contain skincare products, scans revealed a plastic bag hidden inside cream containers. It held a substance weighing just over two kilograms, believed to be drugs. The first defendant, who arrived to collect the parcel, was arrested on the spot. He was found with BD50, suspected to be proceeds from drug sales. He later told police he had been sent by an unidentified Asian man to collect the package and pass it to someone else. Officers allowed him to contact his handler while monitoring the call. A plan was made to deliver the parcel to a man called 'Mutarash' in Muharraq. Two handover attempts were aborted. On the third try, the man met a second suspect, who took the package and was immediately arrested. Investigations pointed to a drug network operating from abroad, using locals as mules to collect and drop off postal parcels containing banned substances. The first man acted as a link in the chain, receiving and delivering parcels in exchange for cash and drugs. The second did the same, also admitting to drug use. A Customs inspector and two anti-drug officers confirmed the sequence of events, recalling how the suspicious parcel was first flagged during routine screening. During questioning, the butcher confessed to selling and consuming drugs, saying he had collected and dropped off drug-filled parcels in exchange for cannabis. The second man also admitted to handling CBD packages, earning one dinar per delivery. With both defendants admitting involvement and multiple officers testifying, the court confirmed the seriousness of the offence and upheld the sentence.
