Good morning Bahrain, this is Newzak. We bring you local news every morning at 7AM.
Fuel Prices
New fuel prices from today April's prices are now in effect. Jayyid 91 comes in at 0.223 fils per litre, Mumtaz 95 at 0.253, Super 98 at 0.314, and Diesel at 0.220.
No Alarms
The Ministry of Interior has adjusted the emergency alert system between midnight and 6AM, alerts will come through as a notification tone only, no full alarm. This isn’t very practical since many attacks take place at night.
Don’t fall for it
A cleaning company called Al Durra is being flagged for scamming customers. The trick: they send a "refund code" via WhatsApp and pressure you to use it, it's not a refund, it's a way to steal from your account. Don't share any codes or OTPs with anyone. If you've been affected, report it to cybercrime immediately!
Nursery Fees
Parliament has approved a proposal to regulate what private nurseries and kindergartens can charge while schools are closed or teaching remotely. If your child isn't getting the full in-person experience, you shouldn't be paying full price. Fees could be carried over, reduced, or partially refunded. Good news for parents.
Animals belong in farms
Manama is cracking down on residents keeping livestock in residential areas. Goats, chickens, and other animals that have been annoying neighbours for years. Someone even kept a horse in their living room in Hamad Town. The Capital Trustees Board is now mapping all existing animal pens and will relocate them to designated sites away from homes.
Factak: Bahrain was the first GCC country to regulate crypto exchanges, with startups like Rain operating as fully licensed crypto exchanges.
The camel wishes you a good morning!
Newzak
