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Daily Tribune
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
MP Honours Outstanding Students in Capital Governorate
TDT | Manama Email : editor@ As part of his ongoing efforts to support academic excellence, MP Mohammed Hussein Janahi honoured a group of outstanding students from the First Constituency of the Capital Governorate in recognition of their exceptional academic achievements. The initiative reflects MP Janahi's dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and encouraging young learners to pursue higher education. He emphasised the importance of nurturing an ambitious generation capable of contributing meaningfully to Bahrain's continued development and prosperity. During the recognition ceremony, MP Janahi expressed his pride in the students' accomplishments and commended the vital role of their parents and teachers in guiding and supporting them toward academic success. He extended his best wishes to the honorees for continued progress in their educational journeys. Prev Post MP Honours Outstanding Students in Capital Governorate Next Post Bahrain Set to Host AI Summit
Daily Tribune
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Singer slammed with BD6,000 fine for refusing to pay lyricist
A singer who refused to pay for lyrics has been ordered by the High Civil Court to compensate the poet BD6,000. The story began when the poet, a well-known figure in Bahrain's music scene, wrote three songs and handed them over to the singer based on a simple verbal agreement: payment would follow. But the money never came. After the poet's repeated friendly reminders were met with silence, her lawyer, Aisha Janahi, took the dispute to court. Janahi revealed that her client had worked with the singer since 2016, with their latest collaboration in 2020. Each song was valued at BD2,000, yet despite numerous requests, the singer kept delaying payment. Adding fuel to the fire, the poet demanded the court ban any use or broadcast of the songs on all platforms until the matter was settled. The songs had already been performed publicly and aired on TV and radio, both in Bahrain and overseas, without a single fils paid to the creator. The singer tried to dodge responsibility, claiming there was no proof the lyrics belonged to the poet and that the songs hadn't been officially registered. The court wasn't convinced. It ruled this wasn't about copyright but a straightforward sale of lyrics—something both parties had agreed on. Witnesses backed up the poet's case, explaining that in the music business, payment usually comes before a song is performed or delivered. The poet followed this practice with all her clients. To seal the deal, the court asked the poet to take a sworn oath confirming she had sold the three songs at BD2,000 each—and that she hadn't received a single dinar. With that, the court found the singer guilty of failing to meet her obligations and ordered her to pay the full BD6,000 to the poet—justice served for the unpaid creator.
Daily Tribune
19-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
New housing scheme ‘Tas'heel+' welcomed as step towards stability
MP Mohammed Janahi has welcomed the launch of Tas'heel+, a new housing finance initiative introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. He praised the programme for expanding the range of options available to families seeking support and aligning with the Royal directive to deliver 50,000 housing units. He also commended the ministry and Eskan Bank for strengthening ties with local banks, which he said would improve access to financing. 'Housing remains a national priority,' he said, thanking His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his patronage of the Innovation in Social Housing Conference held in conjunction with the scheme's launch. Janahi described Tas'heel+ as a practical and timely initiative that could help many families secure funding immediately to purchase suitable homes. He highlighted the scheme's income-sensitive model, which bases monthly deductions on the applicant's salary at the time of approval, without revising them annually. This, he said, gives families greater financial stability and eases long-term pressure. He also raised concern over the Mazaya scheme, where many families have faced rising monthly payments due to automatic deduction increases following salary raises. These adjustments, he argued, have placed additional strain on households and disrupted daily life. Janahi called for a review of this mechanism and urged the adoption of a more balanced approach—one that considers a family's real financial capacity and avoids placing them under undue stress. He emphasised that fair terms and people-focused policies would help restore trust in public housing programmes and demonstrate genuine partnership between the state and its citizens. He concluded by expressing hope that Tas'heel+ would set the standard for future initiatives—offering clarity, flexibility, and equal access for all. He also reaffirmed his support for deeper collaboration between Parliament and the government on housing policy reform.
The National
24-02-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Sanad jet engine deal with Pratt & Whitney to create 1,000 jobs in Abu Dhabi
Jet engine maintenance specialist Sanad said its new aircraft engines overhaul deal with Pratt & Whitney will more than double its workforce and create more than 1,000 new jobs in Abu Dhabi, providing high-tech roles for Emiratis and diversifying economic activity. The Mubadala-owned Sanad will increase its workforce to as many as 2,000 employees, up from 700 in 2025, as it prepares to open a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Al Ain by the end of 2028, Mansoor Janahi, managing director and chief executive of Sanad, said in an interview on the sidelines of Idex 2025 in Abu Dhabi. "Job creation with this new project will be 1,080, based in Al Ain. Our current workforce is 600 and we're going to be 700 by the end of this year. So you're talking about a workforce of anywhere between 1,700 and 2,000 [people] for this project," he told The National. "Currently our Emiratisation rate is 32 per cent and we are looking to reach over 50 per cent with the new project." The 30-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney is a "step-change" for Sanad because it will become the only MRO service provider for GTF engines in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia regions, according to Mr Janahi. Pratt & Whitney, which is owned by US aerospace giant RTX, last week said it added Sanad to its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers. The Al Ain-based facility will service PW1100G-JM and PW1500G engines for the Airbus A320 Neo and A220 aircraft, respectively, as well as the PW1900G engine for the Embraer E-Jet E2 aircraft with full MRO services and test capability. The Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network includes 20 shops across four continents, providing aftermarket services. The installed base of the GTF is 5,000 engines – powering the Airbus A320 Neo, the Airbus A220 and the Embraer's E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft – which is expected to double to 10,000 engines that will provide a strong demand for aftermarket services, according to Mr Janahi. Sanad's share of GTF engines' maintenance will be roughly 15 per cent of the global market, he said. This is expected to result in 360 shop visits per year, in addition to the 170 that Sanad completed in 2024 and the 200 shop visits it expects this year, he added. Its existing facility has capacity for 250 engines. Construction of the GTF facility will start "immediately" and when completed will span 64,000 square metres, Mr Janahi said. Sanad will invest in the construction of the plant, the company's boss said, declining to provide the size of investment or the means of funding. Separately, Sanad last week also announced that it will expand its MRO operations by using an existing facility in Al Ain belonging to Abu Dhabi's Ammroc, an MRO service provider for military and commercial aviation. Ammroc's plant spans 4,900 square metres and will become Sanad's fourth facility as it increases capacity to meet rising global demand for MRO services. This facility will expand Sanad's production capacity from 250 to 300 engines per year. Soaring air travel demand and delays in new jet deliveries are forcing airlines to keep older aircraft in their fleet for longer, putting pressure on repair shops globally. Surging demand for jet maintenance also comes as airlines and manufacturers struggle with supply chain snags in the wake of the pandemic and more frequent engine repairs. "There's a huge demand for engine MRO services and we work with all OEMs and we've built that credibility and trust. The OEMs are coming to us to say 'we'd like to do more'. The Ammroc facility in Al Ain will be purely to address the existing portfolio," Mr Janahi said. Sanad's new facility in Al Ain will be operational by end of 2028 and will be "purpose-built" to specifically service the GTF engines, he said. "Our strategy has been to invest in a diversified product portfolio with a nice mix of legacy and new-generation engine. We are seeing legacy [engines] flying longer and the new ones having challenges in terms of durability. So the strategy is coming together from a maintenance perspective because there is demand for legacy and new engines," Mr Janahi said. "It's always been a strategy to future-proof the business ... with multi-OEMs and multiple products." That strategy to diversify the portfolio has paid off in terms of reducing risk, he added. Sanad has a long-standing relationship with Pratt & Whitney spanning more than 12 years through an MRO deal for V2500 engines that power the classic version of A320 aircraft. The agreement to add Sanad to Pratt & Whitney's GTF MRO network is part of RTX's offset programme with the UAE's Tawazun Council, the companies said. There are 11,000 GTF engines on order to date so there is a "tremendous opportunity" for aftermarket services, Marc Meredith, vice president of GTF Aftermarket Programmes at Pratt & Whitney, told The National. Pratt & Whitney's upgraded engine, the GTF Advantage, will be coming to market and the company is looking to win a share of the 34,000 single-aisle aircraft that airlines will require over the next two decades. "We see a long, bright future for the GTF as a programme, so as part of that, we need to have a number of engine overhaul centres to repair engines and that's where Sanad comes in," he said. Having an MRO centre in the region for GTF engines will save transport time and cost, filling the gap that existed in its global network of centres, he added. P&W will train 20 Sanad engineers on overhauling GTF engines and then they will train the local workforce. The deal will help ease MRO service capacity and satisfy the existing order and new orders in the future, Mr Meredith said. He declined to comment on the problems currently facing the GTF engines. A rare powder metal defect in these engines has affected mainly the A320 Neo jets, leading the manufacturer to call for inspections.
Daily Tribune
16-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Expo highlights Bahrain's thriving home businesses
A growing number of homebased entrepreneurs are proving that Bahrain's traditional crafts and culinary heritage are not just cultural assets but economic drivers, as showcased at Expo973. The two-day exhibition, held to mark the 24th anniversary of the National Action Charter, brought together dozens of small business owners who are leveraging their skills in crafts, food, and design to generate income and strengthen the local economy. Organised by MP Mohammed Janahi in partnership with the Capital Trustees Fund and Omni Society, the event aimed to connect local producers with a wider audience. 'This is not just a celebration of heritage, but a statement that home-based businesses are a key pillar of economic growth,' said Mr Janahi. 'By empowering productive families, we are fostering entrepreneurship and helping diversify Bahrain's economy.' The event featured handmade wooden dhow models, pottery, and traditional desserts, alongside interactive cultural experiences. Among the attractions was a stall selling oysters, giving visitors a chance to discover Bahrain's famed natural pearls. With strong visitor turnout, organisers hope the exhibition will lead to greater recognition and support for Bahrain's growing community of small-scale entrepreneurs.
