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Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Capital Trustees Board approves mandatory soundproofing proposal for multi-storey flats
A proposal to set soundproofing standards for floors in multi-storey flats was approved by the Capital Trustees Board during its session yesterday. The plan is intended to reduce disturbances in shared buildings and encourage quieter homes. Developers would be required to meet minimum insulation levels between floors, particularly in freehold properties. Dr Bashar Ahmadi, who submitted the proposal, said noise between flats is a common complaint. He pointed to the use of poor construction materials and designs that fail to block sound. The aim, he said, is to bring in standards drawn from practices already used in other parts of the world. Expectations Mubarak Al Nuaimi, who chairs the board's technical committee, said the measure would help set clear expectations for builders and buyers alike. It would also support building managers in handling disputes and allow inspectors to assess compliance more easily. The committee recommended making soundproofing a condition for issuing permits in new freehold developments. Idea Mohammed Al Sahli, Director-General of the Capital Trustees Board, said the idea could benefit buyers but noted that such matters fall under the Urban Planning and Development Authority. He suggested soundproofing could be left as an option, allowing developers to offer both insulated and non-insulated flats. Deputy Chair woman Khalood Al Qattan supported the view that buyers should be free to choose whether they want this feature. Also during the meeting, the board reviewed a report on messages received through the Tawasul platform between September 2024 and May this year. There were 1,823 complaints, 319 enquiries and 39 suggestions.
Daily Tribune
04-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
May Day celebration
Santy Excavation and Construction Co WLL, a well-established company, involving in excavation, earth, road and construction works with clients like ministries, private and commercial sectors, celebrated May Day event on 1 May at their facilities located at Bldg 1414, Road, 4818, Block 949, L'Hassay. Around 400 employees of the company and guests participated. Mr Ahmed Abduaziz AlKhayyat, CEO, Urban Planning and Development Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain, was the chief guest who honuored employees with appreciation certificates to employees. Chairman Mr Ismaeel Hasan AliSultan AlSaegh and Managing Director Mr Renganathan Ramesh distributed gifts recognising their extraordinary contributions to the company. The management arranged music, dance, songs and lucky draws for the employees. The Managing Director, in his speech, acknowledged employees' contribution and announced rewards, appreciation events every year along with work-life balance measures.
Gulf Insider
03-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Court Orders Sale of BD 159,000 Malkiya Home in Divorce Dispute
A Malkiya home at the centre of a dispute between a divorced couple will be sold after a court ruled it could not be divided under planning laws. The decision came after the wife pushed for a public auction, with the court agreeing that neither the layout nor the zoning regulations allowed the property to be split between the two. A valuation expert assessed the property at BD158,509, granting each party a share of BD79,254.5 after settling the mortgage owed to Eskan Bank. The expert had recommended awarding the house to the ex-husband on the condition he pay his former wife her share. However, the payment never materialised, prompting the court to back the wife's call for a sale. Eskan Bank, which held the mortgage, objected to any attempt to divide the property, arguing that it would compromise its financial security. The Urban Planning and Development Authority also raised concerns over zoning restrictions.
Daily Tribune
03-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Court orders sale of BD 159,000 Malkiya home in divorce dispute
A Malkiya home at the centre of a dispute between a divorced couple will be sold after a court ruled it could not be divided under planning laws. The decision came after the wife pushed for a public auction, with the court agreeing that neither the layout nor the zoning regulations allowed the property to be split between the two. A valuation expert assessed the property at BD158,509, granting each party a share of BD79,254.5 after settling the mortgage owed to Eskan Bank. The expert had recommended awarding the house to the ex-husband on the condition he pay his former wife her share. However, the payment never materialised, prompting the court to back the wife's call for a sale. Eskan Bank, which held the mortgage, objected to any attempt to divide the property, arguing that it would compromise its financial security. The Urban Planning and Development Authority also raised concerns over zoning restrictions.
Daily Tribune
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Sister wins legal fight to sell family home
Brothers who tried to stop their sister from selling their late mother's BD200,000 home have lost their final bid in court. A judge has ordered the sale of the property and two ageing vehicles, ruling that none of the items could be divided fairly and that the assets must go to public auction. The woman, represented by lawyer Taqi Hussain, had turned to the courts after her attempts to settle the matter quietly came to nothing. Her mother had died leaving behind a home and two cars — a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant and a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander — which were still jointly held by her and her five brothers. They objected. The men said the house was their only roof, but the court was unmoved. Accommodation It ruled that they were old enough and capable enough to arrange other accommodation, and found no health or legal obstacle to stop the sale. The Urban Planning and Development Authority, one of several state bodies pulled into the case, said the house could not be divided. The zoning rules wouldn't allow it. A valuation report backed that up, placing the market value of the land at BD200,000 and warning that splitting it would either break planning regulations or ruin its worth. Vehicles The Property Division also looked at the vehicles. The Galant was valued at BD800, while the Outlander at BD500. Neither could be divided, so both must be sold. The number plates are not included, as no evidence was provided to prove they belonged to the estate. Other bodies involved included the General Directorate of Traffic and the State Cases Authority, added in line with the procedures that apply when dealing with estates and land. The Directorate of Minors' Estates withdrew midway through the case, following the death of one of the heirs in its care.
