A fresh call was issued to owners of private trucks bearing orange number plates that they will be barred from crossing the King Fahad Causeway starting from Wednesday. The Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry urged firms wanting to transport merchandise through the causeway to apply for an ‘international cargo’ licence.
“We urge all land transportation companies to comply with the law and regulate their situation,” said Under-Secretary Mariam Jama’an in a statement issued yesterday.
She also warned that violators would face legal action. The GDN reported in January that the ministry had announced the clamp following several reports of violations by owners of this category of vehicles, allowing a grace period until July 1.
However, the ministry issued a second reprieve until August 1 for the owners to rectify their status.
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Glitch delays flights
A minor glitch on the Bahrain International Airport systems delayed some departing flights for around two hours yesterday. The technical error started at 7.45am leading to a delay. The glitch was fixed and normal operations in the airport resumed by 10am.
An investigation was reportedly launched to determine reasons behind the technical glitch.
Jail sentence upheld
A Bahraini man has lost his challenge at having his one-year jail sentence for illegal gathering overturned.
The 21-year-old and three others were charged with damaging a civilian’s car, illegal gathering and rioting and possessing Molotov cocktails on January 2, 2014. The car was collateral damage after the rioters threw metal rods, fire-bombs and rocks at police patrols in Daih and the car was broken in the process.
The one-year jail sentence was handed down on May 16 this year along with a BD500 payment to suspend the sentence. The High Criminal Appeals Court yesterday upheld the original verdict.
Forum on cyber threats
A conference that will discuss key cyber security threats facing the region will be held in Bahrain. The first edition of the SmartSec Conference for Information Security in Bahrain will be held on September 4 and 5, and is being organised by the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH).
It will be held at Gulf Hotel under the patronage of Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza. The conference will be attended by experts in the field of information security and will include workshops highlighting new technologies and how to thwart hacking attempts.
Art expo set to open
An art exhibition showcasing portraits of influential characters will open at the Bahrain Financial Harbour at noon tomorrow. The exhibition, Basma (Fingerprint), will have on show 13 paintings of global personalities who have left an impact on society.
Zahra Al Ahmed is a Bahraini artist best known for her drawings and paintings depicting human beings in a dark artistic mood, relentlessly revealing the vulnerability and tragedy of their condition.
“I use classic materials such as charcoal, chalk, pastel, shellacked paper and wood panels used for centuries in art making,” she said. “Evoking the beauty of everyday moments is my aspiration.” Basma will continue until the end of next month.
His Majesty sends greetings cables
His Majesty King Hamad sent a cable of congratulations to Morocco’s King Mohammad VI on the anniversary of his accession to the throne.
His Majesty also sent a cable of congratulations to Vanuatu Republic’s President Tallis Obed Moses, on his country’s National Day.
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa congratulated King Mohammed and Prime Minister Saad-Eddine El Othmani.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, sent a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI.
Cancer op success
A Bahraini man diagnosed with breast cancer had the tumour removed successfully following a delicate surgery.
A surgical team performed the one-and-a-half hour operation at the King Hamad University Hospital. Medical tests detected a 5cm tumour in the patient’s left breast, in a rare case of breast cancer in men.
It will take two weeks for full recovery and the cancer will not come back, laparoscopic, general and breast surgeon Dr Noof Al Shaibani told our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej. Breast cancer in men is rare, representing nearly one per cent of total cases worldwide.
Fire safety campaign
The Southern Governorate has launched an awareness campaign to avert fires amid scorching summer heat. Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa gave directives to organise the campaign during summer season.
The Southern Governorate has launched an awareness campaign to avert fires amid scorching summer heat. Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa gave directives to organise the campaign during summer season.
The initiative is being held in co-operation with the Southern Police Directorate, The General Directorate for Civil Defence and the General Directorate for the Traffic. Security co-ordination officer First Lieutenant Shaikh Khalid bin Salman Al Khalifa said that the initiative is part of awareness campaigns in the Southern Governorate.
“The week-long campaign aims at promoting safety for all age categories,” he said, adding that leaflets had been distributed to people public places and shopping malls. The campaign features lectures on traffic safety and prevention against fires.
Fund-raising clamp
Illegal fund-raising in Bahrain’s mosques was discussed yesterday when Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa chaired a meeting of the security committee. He stressed the importance of clamping down on the practice to ensure collected money is not used for personal interests. The panel also discussed with officials representing City Centre Bahrain, co-ordination to address security issues and ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
School work on track
Work is underway to extend the Al Salam Primary School for Girls in Jidhafs. An additional floor covering 812 square metres is being built to accommodate more students. “Work on the extension is on track, with 47 per cent already completed,” said the Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Ministry.
“The additional floor features eight classrooms, a supervisor’s room, a store and other facilities”, said construction projects director Mariam Abdulla Amine.
Awareness drive
The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) continues its travel safety awareness campaign launched at the beginning of the holiday season at different ports.
The work teams at the Bahrain International Airport and the King Fahad Causeway provided travellers with information and instructions and provided with tip cards about important steps to be taken in certain situations, such as losing one’s passport.
The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) continues its travel safety awareness campaign launched at the beginning of the holiday season at different ports.
The work teams at the Bahrain International Airport and the King Fahad Causeway provided travellers with information and instructions and provided with tip cards about important steps to be taken in certain situations, such as losing one’s passport.
Barber loses appeal
A barber charged with stealing hundreds of dinars lost his challenge yesterday at having his sentence overturned. The Pakistani man was accused of stealing BD1,561, a fridge worth BD60 and BD50 worth of hair dressing tools from his sponsor throughout last year. The 34-year-old was sentenced to three months, or could pay BD200 fine, followed by deportation after serving his sentence. The High Criminal Appeals Court yesterday upheld the original verdict.
Jail term upheld
A Bahraini man has lost his appeal to have his one-year jail sentence overturned. The 27-year-old was charged with possessing and using hashish, morphine, heroin and Diazepam on December 28 last year. Secret sources led to his arrest and he admitted to the charges after his urine tested positive for the narcotics. He was handed a one-year jail sentence with a BD1,000 fine on June 27 which he appealed. The High Criminal Appeals Court upheld the original verdict yesterday.
Court rejects plea
A Bahraini man charged with possessing fire-bombs has lost his appeal. He was accused, along with 11 defendants, of participating in illegal gatherings and possessing Molotov cocktails, on July 28 last year. All 12 defendants were handed two-year jail sentences. The High Criminal Appeals Court yesterday rejected the man’s appeal.
A Bahraini man charged with possessing fire-bombs has lost his appeal. He was accused, along with 11 defendants, of participating in illegal gatherings and possessing Molotov cocktails, on July 28 last year. All 12 defendants were handed two-year jail sentences. The High Criminal Appeals Court yesterday rejected the man’s appeal.
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