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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Hajj package prices to soar 20% as new tent rules drive up costs
TDT | Manama Bahraini pilgrims who hoped for more affordable Hajj packages are instead confronting a steep price shock, as campaigns confirmed that 2026 packages will cost up to 20 percent more. The increase comes after last year's unexpected losses, with organisers citing higher operational expenses, particularly new requirements for tents in Arafat and Mina. Rising costs The reversal from earlier savings hopes to rising costs is striking. Campaign operators, who declined to be named, said expenses linked to new service standards had forced them to increase prices by BD200 to BD250. The adjustment translates into a 15 to 20 percent rise across most packages. A source added that the hikes are seen as necessary to prevent a repeat of last year's financial setbacks. Regulatory spotlight The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments has already received 67 applications from Bahraini campaigns seeking approval to operate next season. A meeting between the operators and the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs is expected in the coming weeks to review preparations. Dr. Ali Ameen Al-Rayyes, Director of Religious Affairs at the Ministry and Deputy Head of Bahrain's Hajj Mission, confirmed that new regulations will soon take effect. The rules will prevent campaigns from advertising packages or prices until they receive official approval. Transparency push Campaigns may still hold promotional exhibitions, but only if their content exactly matches the ministry-approved profile published online. Al-Rayyes stressed that the changes aim to build trust by ensuring pilgrims receive accurate and reliable information. The regulations will also prohibit free Hajj offers or competitions that promise packages, closing the door on misleading promotions. For pilgrims, the season ahead will bring clearer safeguards and stricter oversight, but it will also place a heavier burden on families already budgeting carefully for the spiritual journey of a lifetime.
Gulf Insider
17-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
A Jewish Woman's Conversion To Islam Changes The Course Of A Custody Case In Bahrain
In a strange and intriguing case involving the intersection of religions and laws in their respective countries, and amidst an ongoing conflict between a former couple from different cultures, a Jewish woman found herself in front of a civil court in Bahrain. This came after her European ex-husband filed for custody of their child and sought a large financial settlement, revealing dramatic details that began more than a decade ago in Europe and ended in Bahraini courts. The court decided that the final word should belong to the Sharia courts after the African woman converted to Islam, according to lawyer Eman Al-Ansari. Regarding the details of the case, Al-Ansari stated that her client married her ex-husband more than 10 years ago, and they had a son. However, their marriage lasted only two years while they were residing in a European country. Al-Ansari added that the ex-husband pursued her client from one country to another to take their son from her, filing kidnapping lawsuits against her in multiple countries to harm her. The plaintiff resides and works in the Kingdom of Bahrain. However, her ex-husband came to Bahrain and filed a civil lawsuit to gain custody of their son. Al-Ansari pointed out that she argued the court had no jurisdiction over the case, as the defendant had converted to Islam. She attached a certificate from the Islamic Awareness Center, stating that the defendant had been in contact with them since August 2024, which was before the lawsuit was filed. In 2025, she formally converted to Islam. For its part, the court, in its ruling, stated that the argument of lack of jurisdiction was valid. According to the law and the provisions of Articles 13 and 17 of the Judicial Authority Law, Sharia courts have jurisdiction over all personal status disputes involving Muslims, except those concerning the inheritance and its division, which fall under the jurisdiction of the competent civil court. The court noted that it had verified the certificate issued by the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments confirming the defendant's conversion to Islam. This made the case fall outside the jurisdiction of the civil court, as it was related to the personal status of a Muslim, and the jurisdiction of the Sharia courts applied. Consequently, the court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction over the case and referred it to one of the Sharia courts to rule on the matter.
Daily Tribune
17-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
A Jewish Woman's Conversion to Islam Changes the Course of a Custody Case in Bahrain
TDT | Manama In a strange and intriguing case involving the intersection of religions and laws in their respective countries, and amidst an ongoing conflict between a former couple from different cultures, a Jewish woman found herself in front of a civil court in Bahrain. This came after her European ex-husband filed for custody of their child and sought a large financial settlement, revealing dramatic details that began more than a decade ago in Europe and ended in Bahraini courts. The court decided that the final word should belong to the Sharia courts after the African woman converted to Islam, according to lawyer Eman Al-Ansari. Regarding the details of the case, Al-Ansari stated that her client married her ex-husband more than 10 years ago, and they had a son. However, their marriage lasted only two years while they were residing in a European country. Al-Ansari added that the ex-husband pursued her client from one country to another to take their son from her, filing kidnapping lawsuits against her in multiple countries to harm her. The plaintiff resides and works in the Kingdom of Bahrain. However, her ex-husband came to Bahrain and filed a civil lawsuit to gain custody of their son. Al-Ansari pointed out that she argued the court had no jurisdiction over the case, as the defendant had converted to Islam. She attached a certificate from the Islamic Awareness Center, stating that the defendant had been in contact with them since August 2024, which was before the lawsuit was filed. In 2025, she formally converted to Islam. For its part, the court, in its ruling, stated that the argument of lack of jurisdiction was valid. According to the law and the provisions of Articles 13 and 17 of the Judicial Authority Law, Sharia courts have jurisdiction over all personal status disputes involving Muslims, except those concerning the inheritance and its division, which fall under the jurisdiction of the competent civil court. The court noted that it had verified the certificate issued by the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments confirming the defendant's conversion to Islam. This made the case fall outside the jurisdiction of the civil court, as it was related to the personal status of a Muslim, and the jurisdiction of the Sharia courts applied. Consequently, the court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction over the case and referred it to one of the Sharia courts to rule on the matter.
Daily Tribune
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Holds Ceremony Marking Laylat Al Qadr and Closing of 29th Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prize
TDT | Manama Under the esteemed patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, organized the annual ceremony marking Laylat Al Qadr and the closing event of the 29th edition of the Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prize. The ceremony, which took place in a vibrant atmosphere, was attended by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the SCIA. In his address, Shaikh Abdulrahman expressed heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty the King for his unwavering support of the event and the award. He highlighted His Majesty's ongoing dedication to nurturing Islamic events and initiatives in Bahrain, particularly those focusing on the Quran, as a reflection of the Kingdom's commitment to preserving and promoting religious values.
Bahrain News Gazette
14-03-2025
- General
- Bahrain News Gazette
HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quran Award for Women Concludes with Grand Ceremony
Manama: The Al Noor Charity Welfare Society recently hosted the closing ceremony for the women's category of the fifth edition of the His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quran Award. The event was graced by the presence of Her Highness Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the society. According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikha Lamia bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, President of Al Noor Charity Welfare Society and Chairperson of the Permanent Committee for the Award, delivered a speech in which she praised HH Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa for her initiative in establishing and supporting the award as a tribute to the late His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Shaikha Lamia underscored the significance of the award, noting its stature as a leading Quran competition, highlighted by the participation of over 1,000 competitors, indicating its rising popularity. Shaikha Lamia further mentioned the enthusiastic response to the award's identity and logo design competition, which attracted numerous creative submissions. The selection process is currently ongoing, with three final designs shortlisted for further evaluation. She also expressed gratitude for the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, acknowledging the support from the Minister, Undersecretary, and Director of the Holy Quran Affairs Directorate, as well as the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. Additionally, Shaikha Lamia commended the cooperation with the Sunni Endowments Directorate, represented by Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, for his contributions to the award. A video presentation showcased the HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quranic Personality Award, which was awarded this year to Sawsan Isa Al Thawadi, President of the Umm al Darda as Sughra Women's Quran Memorisation Centre. On behalf of HH Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa, Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa presented the award to Sawsan Isa Al Thawadi. The ceremony continued with the recognition of the award's judges, including Maryam Al Tamimi, Zainab Mahmood, Maryam Al Tamimi, Badriya Al Thawadi, Intisar Qahtan, Amani Barakat, Sharifa Al Abbasi, and Muniya Mahmood. Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid presented awards to the winners in various categories. In the Quran Memorisation (Full Quran) category, Jameela Yahya Ali, Amina Khudr Omar, Al Shifa Walid Mohammed Saif Al Nasr, Asmaa Qarni Ibrahim, Basma Mohammed Ismaeel, Mariya Nasser Abu Abo Elela, Maryam Mustafa Ali Al Hami, Inshirah Hamdi Mohammed Abu Talib, Ismat Abdullah Al Mahmood, and Fatima Al Zahraa Hisham emerged as top winners. Winners in the Quran Memorisation (10 Juz') category included Reham Kamel Abdel Halim, Zainab Muti' Saeed Rajeh, Hafsa Mohammed Farid Al Rayes, Fatima Mirza Salman, Sarah Mohammed Abdullah Husseini, Lubaba Ahmed Yusuf Al Mahmood, Bashayer Bashir Ali Qaed, Noor Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Raee, Sarah Najeeb Saleh, and Arwa Ahmed Saleh. The Quran Memorisation (3 Juz') category saw winners such as Yara Abdulwali Abdullah Saleh, Asmaa Mutee Saeed, Malak Khaled Hassan, Sarah Mutee Saeed Rajeh, Abrar Wael Mohammed Abu Muslim, Shahzia Mohammed Shahzad Khanullah, Fatima Nabeel Ahmed Saleh, Reem Ahmed Muthanna, Nouf Bashir Mohammed Al Shar'i, and Rabia Shahzad Khan Mohammed Shahzad. In the Juz' Amma Memorisation category, Shaikha Lulwa bint Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa distributed certificates and prizes to winners including Joud Majed Hussein Al Boushi, Aya Sadiq Jaafar Ibrahim Al Shaikh, Taleen Abdulwali Abdullah, Al Muzn Faisal Talal Al Fuhaidi, Joud Jamal Abdullah Al Haidari, Dania Abdulkareem Ali Dabwan, Asmaa Hani Mohammed Qasim, Ruqaya Salah Mohammed Mousa, Sumaya Mohammed Abdullah Al Mahmood, and Khadija Mohammed Ishaq. The competition's initial and final rounds took place in January and February, marking the fifth consecutive year that Al Noor Charity Welfare Society has organised the award.
