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Gulf Weekly
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Sporting action
Tee off in cool comfort this summer at The British Club's new indoor golf simulator, open daily to members and non-members. Play from a choice of 14 virtual courses while enjoying a drink or bite to eat. Off-peak rates apply Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm at BD10 per hour. Peak hours from Sunday to Thursday after 5pm, as well as weekends (Friday and Saturday), are priced at BD15 per hour. Rates are per hour for up to four players. An additional BD1.500 entry fee applies for non-members. For bookings and enquiry, call 17728245.
Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Daily Tribune
Two distribution companies fined and closed, 23 jailed in expiry date scandal
Two food distribution companies have been fined and ordered to close, with prison sentences handed to their owners and staff, following one of Bahrain's largest commercial fraud trials involving falsified expiry dates. The Sixth Minor Criminal Court sentenced the owner of the first company to three years in prison and fined him BD100,000. The second was fined BD101,000. A senior employee received a three-year term, while 19 workers were each sentenced to two years. All foreign defendants are to be deported upon completing their sentences. Suspension Both companies were fined BD10,000 and ordered to suspend operations for six months. The court also ordered the destruction of expired and adulterated food products, along with the equipment, chemicals and materials used to alter the dates. The case revolved around large quantities of expired goods being reintroduced into the market with forged shelflife labels. Original dates were either removed or concealed beneath newly printed ones to give the appearance that the products remained safe to consume. Complaint The matter came to light when a worker filed a complaint at Khamis Police Station (A) in the Northern Governorate. Having recently arrived in Bahrain and taken a job at one of the company's warehouses, he reported that he was instructed to repackage expired food with forged expiry dates. He refused to participate, recorded video evidence of the practice, and submitted a formal report. Following the complaint, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce ordered the immediate closure of the warehouse and its affiliated shops. Prosecutors visited the premises the same day. On-site inspection A team from the Public Prosecution conducted an on-site inspection, questioned 29 individuals comprising owners, supervisors and workers, and ordered their detention pending investigation. The warehouse and all outlets belonging to the company were placed under judicial custody. Inspectors from the ministry carried out a full inventory. They seized over 14,000 expired food items, along with various chemical substances used to erase original markings. Counterfeit dates Additional products originating from the same company and bearing counterfeit dates were discovered on sale in local markets. A forensic specialist from the Criminal Evidence Directorate examined samples and confirmed the expiry dates had been falsified through removal and relabelling. Eyewitness statements and police investigations supported the findings. Judgements Once the investigation concluded and evidence was secured, the Public Prosecution referred the matter to court. Judgements were issued shortly thereafter. Counsellor Wael Rashid Buallay, Assistant Attorney General, called on all food sector operators to comply fully with Bahrain's legal and regulatory requirements. He stated that any endangerment of public health constitutes a criminal offence and will be dealt with through strict legal measures.
Biz Bahrain
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Biz Bahrain
Play, Shop & Win: Dragon City Bahrain Launches Summer Gaming Experience
As part of its ongoing diverse activities this summer season, Dragon City Bahrain, the largest retail and wholesale centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is launching a special gaming activation to ensure shoppers enjoy an amusing and rewarding shopping experience. The gaming experience will officially open to the public from Thursday, June 19, 2025, and will continue until July 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily. Visitors will get to enjoy exciting PS5 gaming sessions and a realistic driving simulator experience designed to add an interactive and family-friendly atmosphere to their visit. All visitors can participate in this exciting event by spending BD10 at any of the 800 shops in Dragon City Bahrain during the activation period. Dragon City Bahrain continues to affirm its commitment to creating a lively and engaging destination for all members of the community and visitors to the Kingdom of Bahrain. By combining shopping with entertainment and exciting rewards, the centre aims to offer memorable experiences that go beyond traditional retail, reinforcing its status as a leading family-friendly destination in the Kingdom.
Gulf Weekly
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Odd couple on stage
Get ready for a night of laughter as the Manama Theatre Club brings Neil Simon's classic comedy The Odd Couple, to the stage at the British Club in Um Al Hassam tomorrow, May 30, and Saturday, May 31. The play surrounds the hilarious and calamitous cohabitation of two polar-opposite personalities: the slovenly, easygoing sportswriter Oscar Madison and the obsessively neat, neurotic news-writer Felix Ungar. The result is a side-splitting exploration of friendship, frustration, and the everyday absurdities of human relationships. Tickets for this must-see production are priced at BD8.500 for Brit Club members and BD10 for general admission. They are available for purchase on Platinumlist. For more information, call 17728245
Gulf Insider
24-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Mining Rig Deal Goes Bust, Court Orders BD10,000 Refund
A protracted court battle over an undelivered cryptocurrency mining rig ended with the High Civil Court ordering the seller to refund around BD10,000. The incident leading to the case started three years ago when the victim ordered a cryptocurrency mining machine from a woman for BD9,970. However, the deal signed in December 2021 was never fulfilled, where the machine was originally promised to be delivered in February the following year. A receipt, dated and signed and bearing the stamp of her sole proprietorship, confirmed the sum had changed hands. According to the claimant's lawyer, Mohammed Al Mahdi, his client waited well past the deadline before sending a notice asking for the machine. There was no reply. He then took the matter to the Consumer Protection Directorate, which referred the case to the Public Prosecution. Representative picture The woman was fined BD1,000 under a criminal order. She objected. Her objection was dismissed by the Lower Criminal Court, which upheld the fine. The buyer submitted the ruling along with records of the deal as part of the civil claim. In its judgment, the court said the criminal order, having gone unchallenged within the legal time frame, carried weight in civil proceedings. The facts, it said, were settled. The machine was neither delivered nor refunded, and the evidence was clear. The woman had not disputed the receipt or the amount. The court ruled she must pay back BD9,970 and cover the cost of the case, including legal fees.
