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Daily Tribune
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Cometh the King's Cup, Cometh Humaidan
A Night to Remember Khaldiya found themselves two goals down in the first half and reduced to ten men, but they would not give up, mounting an incredible comeback to clinch the win. Sitra, making their first-ever appearance in the final, stunned their opponents early. Brazilian Maicon Goulart converted a 27th-minute penalty after Khaldiya's Serbian defender Filip Ivanovic was sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Just minutes later, Yaya Al Hadj Ousman doubled Sitra's lead with a slick assist from Abdulwasea Almatari. But Khaldiya refused to fold. 'We turned the result from 2-0 to 3-2,' Humaidan said. 'It's a nice feeling to achieve the win after hard work and a difficult scenario. This is a special game in my career — it has its importance and special value.' Serbian Jovan Marinkovic pulled one back just before the break, guiding home a rebound from Gleison Wilson. Then came Humaidan's crucial equalizer — a perfectly timed leap to meet Dhurgham Ismail's Abdullatif cross. The winning goal arrived in the 77th minute, with Mahdi Abduljabbar capitalizing on yet another assist from Ismail Abdullatif. Halftime Leadership Before the second-half fightback, an important moment occurred in the dressing room. Footage released by Khaldiya revealed Humaidan's words of motivation as he urged his teammates to remain focused and relaxed despite the tough circumstances. 'We only need one goal,' Humaidan told them. 'We have to stay calm, we need to believe in ourselves. It's not over yet.' Spoken like a true leader, Humaidan's words evidently played a significant role in steering Khaldiya through the adversity. Royal Presence, Royal Motivation Adding to the occasion was the presence of His Majesty King Hamad's representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, president of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. Their attendance and words after the match left a mark on the players. 'Of course, the presence of Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid is a very nice occasion,' Humaidan said. 'Especially when you win and listen to their words. It motivates me and all the players.' Khaldiya chairman Mahmood Janahi received the trophy on behalf of the club — now King's Cup winners for the second time in history, having first lifted it in the 2021–22 season. Eyes on the League Title While the celebrations were heartfelt, Humaidan was already thinking ahead. 'InshAllah, we will finish the season with all the championships,' he said. 'We still have a month to prepare for the Nasser bin Hamad League.' For Khaldiya, last weekend's win was a trophy. For Humaidan, it was legacy.
Daily Tribune
18-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Private sector power shift cuts costs
Handing electricity production over to the private sector has helped cut running costs and sharpen output, Electricity and Water Affairs Minister, His Excellency Yasser Humaidan, told Parliament. He said this approach lifts a weight off public finances, as the government no longer has to foot the bill for new power stations, an outlay that would otherwise run into large sums. 'The move towards independent power production began over two decades ago,' he said. 'It's worked well. Costs have dropped, and efficiency has improved, thanks to modern technology and a flexible way of meeting growing demand.' Humaidan said that generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity costs 21.7 fils, while transmission and distribution add another 7.5 fils. Electricity subsidies last year stood at BD161 million, he said, with BD105 million going to the first tier of household bills.
Daily Tribune
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
National team gears up for World Cup Qualifier away matches against Japan and Indonesia
TDT | Manama Bahrain's senior men's football team have begun their build-up for the next phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, assembling at the Bahrain Football Association's pitches in Riffa's Isa Sports City. Head coach Dragan Talajic is steering the squad through training ahead of two critical away fixtures in Group C: Japan on March 20 at Saitama Stadium 2002, and Indonesia on March 25 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. The team departs for Japan this Thursday, with these matches—the seventh and eighth in this round—carrying the weight of Bahrain's dream to reach the finals for the first time. Bahrain's senior men's football team have begun their build-up for the next phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, assembling at the Bahrain Football Association's pitches in Riffa's Isa Sports City. Head coach Dragan Talajic is steering the squad through training ahead of two critical away fixtures in Group C: Japan on March 20 at Saitama Stadium 2002, and Indonesia on March 25 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Humaidan: Japan a Test, but Points Are the Prize Bahrain linger in fifth in Group C with six points, tied with Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and China after six games. Japan dominate with 16 points, their only slip a draw, while Australia sit second with seven. Speaking exclusively to The Daily Tribune (TDT), forward Mahdi Humaidan laid bare the stakes. 'We've got four matches left, and every one matters,' he said. 'Japan's one of the continent's strongest sides, no question, but we're going there hoping to grab points.' Humaidan's focus then shifted to Indonesia, a direct rival on equal footing. 'They're right there with us on points—we'll tackle them next, one game at a time.' With the top two securing direct qualification and third or fourth entering a play-off, Bahrain's mixed bag—a 1-0 win over Australia, a 5-0 drubbing by Japan—demands sharper consistency. Talajic Leans on Gulf Cup Backbone The Croatian manager has called up a 26-man squad, built around the core that clinched the 26th Gulf Cup title in January. Strikers Mahdi Abduljabbar and Abdulla Yusuf, each with two goals in the campaign, lead the attack, while Ebrahim Lutfalla remains a rock in goal. Komail Al Aswad's creativity in midfield and Waleed Al Hayyam's reliability at the back are vital, with Abdulla Al Khalasi—whose strike sank Australia—bringing edge. The squad, featuring Mohammed Jassim Marhoon, Ali Madan, and Ahmed Bughammar among others, marks their first competitive reunion since the Gulf Cup, and Talajic is banking on that spark to ignite their qualifying push. A Tight Group and a Bigger Picture The third round pits three groups against each other, feeding into the expanded 2026 tournament across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Group A sees Iran, Qatar, and Uzbekistan jostle with UAE, Kyrgyzstan, and North Korea, while Group B has South Korea, Iraq, and Jordan facing Oman, Palestine, and Kuwait. Bahrain's Group C is the most congested, and Humaidan knows the upcoming tests—Japan's fluid play and Indonesia's home tenacity—will reveal their mettle. 'Our goal is to win every match,' he told TDT. 'That's the best gift we can give the fans.' Looking ahead to Saudi Arabia at home on June 5 and China away on June 10, he added: 'We're aiming to pile up points for second place, inshAllah. Even if luck turns, third or fourth and a play-off shot would still keep us in the fight.' Talajic, who guided Al-Shorta to Iraq's league title in 2022, has the pedigree to galvanise this side, but the margins remain punishingly slim.
Daily Tribune
02-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
EWA clarifies upcoming strategic plan aims for better regulation, not ‘privatisation'
A new law is in the works to overhaul Bahrain's electricity and water sector, splitting operations from oversight. However, the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) insists this is not privatisation. EWA stated that its 'strategic plan does not involve privatisation' but aims to 'regulate the sector in line with international best practice'. Draft law Electricity and Water Affairs Minister, His Excellency Yaser Humaidan, said the draft law would bring Bahrain in line with GCC states that have reworked their power and water industries. The goal, he said, is to separate the regulator from the operator, ensuring 'clearer oversight, better governance, and stronger protections for consumers'. In response to a question from MP Maryam Al Dhaen, Humaidan explained in a letter to Parliament that the move would 'complete the process of separating operations and maintenance from oversight'. Service quality The authority insists this will 'improve openness, governance, and efficiency' while maintaining service quality. Humaidan said the ministry, along with EWA, is rolling out a plan covering financial balance, better infrastructure, improved service quality, and workforce development. Will the overhaul affect service quality? EWA says no. Investment choices 'Spending will be watched more closely, investment choices will be better weighed, and every dinar will be stretched further'. A new watchdog will be set up to 'track service standards and ensure reliability'. Humaidan also moved to calm fears over job losses. Job cuts 'This is not about selling off assets but about making the sector run better. No job cuts are expected,' he said. Concerns about price hikes were also put to rest. EWA confirmed that government support will remain under existing rules. 'The current subsidy system, as set out in Ministerial Decision No. (1) of 2016, remains in place'. Efficiency Humaidan stressed that this is about improving efficiency, not squeezing citizens. 'There will be no change to household costs. This is about keeping the pipes running, the lights on, and doing it better,' he said. He insists 'there is no shift in pricing or subsidies' and that the changes 'will make services steadier without extra cost to the public'.
Zawya
27-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Central Bank of Bahrain receives French Business Delegation
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') received a high-level business delegation from France as part of a two-day visit organised by French Business Confederation 'MEDEF International', the first network for entrepreneurs in France. HE Khalid Humaidan, CBB Governor, welcomed the delegation and praised the confederation's role in supporting economic and investment relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the French Republic. HE Humaidan also discussed CBB's priorities for the coming period and opportunities for cooperation in the financial services sector, being one of the priority sectors in the Kingdom. The delegation, which was headed by Mr. Frédéric Sanchez Chairman of MEDEF International, discussed the confederation's objectives and roles in addition to discussed topics of common interest.
