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Daily Tribune
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Hilton Bahrain Brings Pet Lovers Together for ‘Raise the Woof!' Community Gathering
A senior Arab parliamentarian has described the Gaza situation as a 'humanitarian disaster' following a visit to the Rafah crossing, as lawmakers, including Bahrain's Mamdouh Al Saleh and Dr Hisham Al Ashiri, met in Cairo for the closing session. Mohammed Al Yamahi, who chairs the Arab Parliament, said the visit laid bare the suffering in Gaza. He praised Egypt's efforts to deliver aid in coordination with the Egyptian Red Crescent, and urged the international community to act to end the violence and violations against Palestinians. The session, held at the Arab League headquarters, drew MPs from across the Arab world. Among them were the two Bahraini representatives, who reaffirmed their country's backing for the Palestinian cause. Leadership Dr Al Ashiri linked Bahrain's stance to the leadership of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the continued support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. 'Bahrain's position is clear,' he said. 'The Palestinian people have a right to an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.' Al Saleh said the Kingdom's presence formed part of its effort to back Arab causes on the global stage. The session also saw the swearing-in of new members and the unopposed appointment of Saudi Shura Council member Saad bin Sulaib Al Otaibi as First Deputy Speaker. Forums Proposals to establish forums for Arab women and youth MPs were approved. Reports from the Parliament's standing committees were also adopted for submission to the relevant authorities. Dr Adel Al Maawada, from Bahrain's Shura Council, took part in the session and contributed to the work of the committee on foreign, political, and security affairs. He said the meeting showed growing Arab engagement with core issues. 'The session discussed a number of key matters,' he said, 'including developments in Palestinian territories, regional tensions, the importance of maintaining the ceasefire, avoiding military conflict, and working to keep the region free of weapons of mass destruction.' Reports Members also reviewed reports from the legal, economic, social, and Palestinian affairs committees, as well as notes from the Rafah visit and a side meeting held during the Arab Summit in Baghdad. Other items on the table included plans for a conference on the blue economy, a draft law to address irregular migration, proposals to support social enterprises and home-run businesses, and steps to improve online education across the Arab world.
Daily Tribune
22-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Turning family homes into rentals? Landlords may pay the price
Landlords who lease family homes for other purposes could face fines under a proposed law set for discussion in Parliament on Tuesday. If a landlord knowingly allows such misuse, they would face a fine. If unaware, the responsibility falls on the tenant. Municipal inspectors will enforce the law, with fines set by the local authority—subject to approval by the minister in charge of municipal affairs—and capped at the property's annual rent. The minister will also establish rules for leasing homes for non-family use. Officials say some areas have been overrun by renters, altering the character of neighbourhoods despite existing regulations. The Public Utilities and Environment Committee has backed the proposal after reviewing a revised version that amends the Real Estate Leasing Law. The legislation was put forward by MPs Mohammed Al Olaiwi, Dr Hisham Al Ashiri, Abdulwahid Qarata, Jaleela Alawi, and Hassan BuKhammas. The Ministry of Justice has raised concerns about enforcement, noting that multiple authorities would need to coordinate efforts to track violations. The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs, which oversees rental registrations, has stated that it has no role in policing breaches. The Capital Municipal Council supports the proposal, while the Muharraq Municipal Council has also backed it, citing the growing issue of housing workers in family districts—especially in older neighbourhoods where companies have been caught using homes to accommodate drivers. The council is calling for fines to be paired with eviction orders. However, the Northern Municipal Council opposes the plan. The Southern Municipal Council is in favour, arguing that penalties would help curb violations. The Real Estate Regulatory Authority has noted that the proposal aligns with broader rental laws, including property classifications and lease oversight. The Survey and Land Registration Bureau has not raised objections, aside from minor wording adjustments.
