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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
MP renews call for ‘mandatory' dashcams, stiffer road penalties
TDT | Manama Renewed calls for mandatory dashcams and stiffer road penalties have followed the deaths of a young Bahraini couple in a recent crash that also left their children injured. MP Dr Maryam Al Dhaen said the collision exposed the need for greater discipline behind the wheel and the adoption of practical tools to help prevent loss of life and damage to property. She welcomed the directive from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to prepare legislation raising penalties for traffic offences that lead to serious injury or death. The move, she noted, signals an intent to create safer conditions on the roads. Dr Al Dhaen also recalled a proposal she filed in March urging drivers to install dashboard cameras. These devices, she said, help encourage self-awareness, deter reckless conduct, and offer crucial evidence in the absence of witnesses or street cameras, especially in cases of disputed crashes or staged incidents. The suggestion, she added, sits in line with broader efforts to improve road manners. 'There's a shared duty to protect lives,' she said. 'Together, preventive tools and stronger rules can help bring about lasting change.'
Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
HRH Prince Salman's speech sets out Bahrain's global role clearly: MP
MP Dr Maryam Al Dhaen said the speech delivered by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the summit between the Gulf states, ASEAN and China, set out the Kingdom of Bahrain's stance on global cooperation. The message, she said, expressed Bahrain's view that international dialogue is the only route to lasting peace and steady development. She pointed to the call for closer partnerships to deal with energy needs, digital change and security threats, both near and far. The lawmaker added that special focus was given to the rise of artificial intelligence. The idea of a shared global agreement to keep its use in check and to ensure it remains in service to people rather than the other way round struck her as a sound step. On the Middle East, she noted the HRH Prince Salman's appeal to back the Palestinian cause and help rebuild Gaza, saying it matched Bahrain's long-held position on fairness and regional peace. She said the country, under HM the King's direction, continues to hold a central place in efforts to build ties between regions.
Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Green hands, growing hearts: Isa Town joins tree-planting drive
With saplings in hand and smiles on their faces, children, families, and diplomats joined Dr. Maryam Al Dhaen along Isa Town's rubber walkway to launch the campaign 'We Plant It with Our Hands', in collaboration with the Southern Municipality. Residents of the Southern Governorate's second constituency turned out in force, creating a lively, neighbourly atmosphere. Children dashed about, neighbours paused to chat, and saplings passed from hand to hand. Ambassadors praised the spirit of community and the grassroots effort to nurture public spaces, highlighting the value of citizen-led environmental care. Young visitors were treated to games, stories, and a special corner explaining the importance of trees in everyday life — blending fun with thoughtful learning. Dr. Al Dhaen expressed her delight at the strong turnout, noting that tree planting enhances public health and brings balance to urban living. She emphasised that the campaign rests on a simple belief: small actions, when taken up by ordinary people, can have a powerful impact. She thanked the Southern Municipality for its essential support and stressed that the initiative aligns with Bahrain's broader vision of community engagement in improving local environments. Dr. Al Dhaen also voiced her hope that similar efforts will take root across more neighbourhoods.
Daily Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain a ‘model for peaceful coexistence'
Bahrain has shown that people of different faiths and cultures can live side by side and do so well. MP Dr Maryam Al Dhaen said the country stands as a global example of tolerance, shaped by the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. She made her remarks on the occasion of the World Day for Cultural Diversity, observed annually on 21 May. The lawmaker described it as a chance to revisit Bahrain's experience, where churches, temples and mosques exist side by side and where shared human values are practised in daily life. Al Dhaen referred to a recent article by HM the King in an American newspaper, noting that it reflected a deeply rooted national approach based on respect for religious, sectarian and cultural difference. She said Bahrain has become known as a place of peace and tolerance, both in the region and abroad. Bahrain Declaration The MP also spoke of the Bahrain Declaration, launched by His Majesty, which rejects violence, extremism and incitement carried out in the name of religion. That same approach, she said, had helped shape a society built on kindness, fairness and openness to others. She noted that Bahrain had not limited these values to its own borders. Rather, it had taken active steps to share its example with the wider world through exchanges, international forums and institutions such as the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence. Cultural diversity Al Dhaen concluded by calling for the use of cultural diversity as a means of progress and dialogue. Bahrain, she said, provides a setting where such diversity is welcomed within a framework of rights and freedoms. This, in her view, helps deepen mutual understanding, supports development goals and reinforces the bonds that keep communities stable.
Daily Tribune
13-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
MP calls for stronger backing for nurses
Nurses, says MP Dr Maryam Al Dhaen, carry out some of the most human work in the health field. The profession, she believes, lies at the heart of care, where skill meets kindness and knowledge serves dignity. She described nursing as a mainstay of Bahrain's health services and said it deserves more than praise. What matters, she argued, is steady support through training, career paths, and a workplace that allows nurses to grow and stay. Bahrain's progress in healthcare has been steady. Its future, she said, depends on the strength of its nursing staff. Any plan to raise the standard of care must begin by building up those who provide it. Dr Al Dhaen also called for a wider effort to bring young Bahrainis into the profession. That, she said, means fair pay, proper working conditions, and a setting that supports longterm service. She pressed for a full review of training routes, with more chances for advanced learning and overseas study. Such steps, she said, would help nurses stay ready for the changes and challenges that come with the job. She thanked Bahrain's nurses for their calm, steady work and their quiet care. Their presence at the bedside, in every ward and every town, she said, is a sign of strength for the country as a whole.
