Bahrain shuts down restaurant for denying entry to lady carrying veil

A restaurant has been shut down in Bahrain’s Adliya after it allegedly refused entry to a veiled lady, in accordance with experiences.

Following the incident, the restaurant put out an apology assertion on social media. (Photo: Instagram)

A restaurant in Bahrain’s Adliya has been closed by the authorities after it allegedly denied entry to a veiled lady, The Daily Tribune reported. The restaurant’s official website mentions that it’s an Indian restaurant which has been in enterprise in Bahrain since 1987.

The incident got here to mild after a video of the restaurant workers blocking a veiled lady was shared a number of instances on social media platforms. After this, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) launched a probe into the problem and has requested all tourism retailers to adjust to tips and keep away from insurance policies that violate the legislation of the dominion.

“We reject all actions that discriminate against people, especially regarding their national identity,” the BTEA was quoted as saying by the Daily Tribune.

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Following the incident, the restaurant put out an apology assertion on Instagram, expressing remorse for the incident. The restaurant additionally dismissed the responsibility supervisor.

The assertion reads,” We have suspended the responsibility supervisor primarily based on our investigation. We have been serving our clients from all nationalities residing on this stunning Kingdom for over 35 years now. Ours is a spot for everybody to come back and revel in with their households and really feel at dwelling.”

“In this instance, a mistake has been made by a manager who has been suspended and this doesn’t represent who we are,” the assertion by the restaurant added.

Meanwhile, the authorities stated that they are going to be pursuing authorized motion. The BTEA additionally referred to as on the general public to report such incidents. The report might be made by way of National Complaints and Suggestions system Tawasul, or by calling the Consumer Protection Centre on 17007003.

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