Latest news with #BD50
Gulf Insider
5 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Court Annuls Marriage After Online Lies, Child Stays With Mother
False claims of child abduction and abuse posted online have led the High Civil Court of Appeal to annul a church marriage between an American man and his Malaysian wife. The couple's three-year-old daughter will remain in her mother's care. The ruling, overturned a lower court's decision that had dismissed the husband's divorce petition. The appeal court found the marriage had broken down beyond repair and ordered it dissolved. It rejected the father's request for custody on the grounds that the child's welfare would be better served by staying with her mother. Criminal complaint The husband had filed a criminal complaint after the wife created a social media page accusing him of being wanted by police in connection with child abduction, molestation, domestic violence, drug offences, and prostitution. The case ended with a BD50 fine issued against her in January by the Public Prosecution for defamation, insult, and misuse of communication tools. The couple were married in a church ceremony in June 2021. Civil procedures Their daughter was born later that year in November. Under Bahrain's civil procedures for non-Muslims, the court applied American family law. The applicable provision allows divorce where marriage has become unbearable due to sustained conflict or personal differences that rule out any chance of reconciliation. The husband submitted documents including the marriage certificate, extracts from US law, the birth certificate of the child, and material related to the criminal case. He also produced a colleague who testified that the husband had shared with him audio recordings and messages indicating marital troubles, though he had not witnessed any physical abuse. Damage The court accepted that the public allegations and the criminal complaint had caused lasting damage to the marriage. It ordered the marriage annulled and directed that a formal divorce certificate be issued. However, it ruled against the husband's custody claim. The judges found the child's best interests lay with the mother, citing US legal provisions which place the welfare of the child above all else in custody cases. Defence witnesses stated the mother had continued to care for the child while the father had travelled abroad. Proof One of her lawyers, Taqi Hussain, submitted proof of her conversion to Islam and contested the father's version of events. Both parties were represented by legal counsel throughout. The court ordered the mother to cover the legal costs for both tiers of litigation, including BD50 in lawyer's fees and BD10 for the execution of the ruling
Daily Tribune
26-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Cash prizes for 50 winners totalling BD 14,000 Al Baraka Islamic Bank launches
Al Baraka Islamic Bank Bahrain, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of its new summer promotional campaign for credit cardholders. Running until 20 October, 2025, the campaign features three grand draws offering generous prizes to 50 winners with cash prizes totalling BD 14,000, in addition to 200,000 loyalty points. Customers participating in this exciting campaign will have the chance to win cash prizes and reward points when using their credit cards locally, internationally, or online for a minimum sum of BD300 for local transactions, and BD700 for international or online transactions in foreign currencies excluding Euro. The summer promotional campaign includes cash prizes totalling BD 14,000 for 50 winners, in addition to 200,000 reward points distributed to eligible customers based on their local and international credit card spending. Customers are automatically entered into the draw upon achieving the minimum qualifying spending amount, with one entry for every BD50 spent during the campaign period. Customers who meet all eligibility criteria will also qualify to enter the three draws and win each, giving them a chance to triple their wins during the campaign period. Mr. Mazin Dhaif, Chief Retail Officer at Al Baraka Islamic Bank, stated, 'At Al Baraka Islamic Bank, we provide real value to our customers through innovative programs and initiatives that meet their daily needs and offer greater rewards. Our summer credit card campaign is part of this commitment, offering a distinct mix of cash prizes and loyalty points to enhance the customer experience and support their financial goals.' It is important to note that Al Baraka Islamic Bank's credit cards are fully Shari'a-compliant and come with numerous exclusive benefits. These include no salary transfer requirement, no annual fees, and the Al Baraka Rewards Program, which allows points to be redeemed for global travel and accommodation offers, free access to airport lounges worldwide, and other unique perks.
Gulf Insider
22-06-2025
- Gulf Insider
Drugged Boatman Jailed For Deadly Umm As Sabaan Collision
The boatman found guilty of sailing under the influence of drugs and causing an accident at sea that claimed the lives of two Bahraini fishermen has been sentenced to seven months in jail. The court also slapped him with a BD1,150 fine. He could, however, avoid jail by posting a BD100 bail, though his boat and fishing gear will be confiscated for operating with banned 'karaf' trawling nets and sailing without a mandatory satellite navigation tracker. The verdict was issued by the Lower Criminal Court, which found the skipper guilty of manslaughter, reckless boating, and navigating under the influence of pregabalin, a controlled substance. He was sentenced to six months in prison for breaching marine safety laws that led to the deaths, and an additional one month for drug possession. He was also fined BD1,000 for operating with banned 'karaf' trawling nets and sailing without a mandatory satellite navigation tracker. An additional BD50 fine was imposed for failing to provide life jackets, a fire extinguisher, and a first-aid kit on board. The deadly incident occurred in the waters off Umm as Sabaan islet, also known as Al-Muhammadiya, following a collision between two boats. Both Bahraini fishermen on board one of the vessels were killed. Two Asian crew members involved in the crash were each sentenced to 40 days in jail for illegal trawling, followed by deportation. They also received 10-day sentences for overstaying their visas. The case came to light when Coast Guard officials responded to reports of a boat collision. They found the skipper attempting to tow the damaged vessel to Malkiya beach, with one victim's body still aboard. The second body was later recovered near Budaiya port. Investigators faced challenges due to unclear marine reports and outdated tracking data from the cybercrime unit, which failed to show the boats' movements on the day of the incident. A marine inspector noted that some findings were speculative rather than based on concrete evidence. compensation Meanwhile, compensation claims filed by the victims' families have been referred to the civil court, with no fees charged.
Daily Tribune
21-06-2025
- Daily Tribune
Drugged boatman jailed for deadly Umm as Sabaan collision
The man found guilty of sailing under the influence of drugs and causing an accident at sea that claimed the lives of two Bahraini fishermen has been sentenced to seven months in jail. The court also slapped him with a BD1,150 fine. He could, however, avoid jail by posting a BD100 bail, though his boat and fishing gear will be confiscated for operating with banned 'karaf' trawling nets and sailing without a mandatory satellite navigation tracker. The verdict was issued by the Lower Criminal Court, which found the skipper guilty of manslaughter, reckless boating, and navigating under the influence of pregabalin, a controlled substance. He was sentenced to six months in prison for breaching marine safety laws that led to the deaths, and an additional one month for drug possession. He was also fined BD1,000 for operating with banned 'karaf' trawling nets and sailing without a mandatory satellite navigation tracker. An additional BD50 fine was imposed for failing to provide life jackets, a fire extinguisher, and a first-aid kit on board. The deadly incident occurred in the waters off Umm as Sabaan islet, also known as Al-Muhammadiya, following a collision between two boats. Both Bahraini fishermen on board one of the vessels were killed. Two Asian crew members involved in the crash were each sentenced to 40 days in jail for illegal trawling, followed by deportation. They also received 10-day sentences for overstaying their visas. The case came to light when Coast Guard officials responded to reports of a boat collision. They found the skipper attempting to tow the damaged vessel to Malkiya beach, with one victim's body still aboard. The second body was later recovered near Budaiya port. Investigators faced challenges due to unclear marine reports and outdated tracking data from the cybercrime unit, which failed to show the boats' movements on the day of the incident. A marine inspector noted that some findings were speculative rather than based on concrete evidence.
Daily Tribune
13-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Electronic payment now mandatory for all Bahrain businesses
Every business in Bahrain must give customers a way to pay by card or phone from today, as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce brings in rules that make e-payment a requirement for every trade licence. Each firm must open one bank account in its own name, lodge the details on the ministry's Sijilat register and channel all takings through that account; personal accounts are not allowed. Any payment outside the registered account will break the law. Penalties in Article 20 of the Commercial Registry Law run from a six-month freeze on the licence to daily fines of up to BD1,000 for a first breach, rising to BD2,000 for a second within three years. Daily fines may add up to BD50,000, and a one-off levy can reach BD100,000. The rule applies to sole traders and companies alike, whatever the number of branches. The ministry says the change will make cash flows easier to trace, protect buyers from online fraud and nudge the market towards cash-free trade. By tying payments to business accounts it also hopes to strengthen checks on value-added tax and other dues.
