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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Tribune
First Kindergarten to Be Built in Madinat Salman
TDT | Manama Work on the first kindergarten in Madinat Salman is set to begin later this month, with Al Namal Contracting Group awarded the BD331,000 project in Block 581. The construction falls under an Eskan Bank programme that was put to tender earlier this year. A second kindergarten is expected to follow before the year is out. Coordination Northern Municipal Council member Mohammed Saad Al Dossary said both projects were the result of repeated coordination with the relevant authorities. At present, parents in Madinat Salman must travel to neighbouring towns to access nursery services. Al Dossary said the two kindergartens would cater to hundreds of families and are part of a broader plan to expand educational services in the city. He said discussions had also taken place with the Education Ministry regarding future primary, intermediate and secondary schools in the same block, with tendering still in progress. Foundation Stone Separately, fellow councillor Basem Abu Idrees said the Education Ministry was preparing to lay the foundation stone for a new girls' secondary school in Madinat Salman. The school will be built on a site overlooking the sea and is to feature a modern design. 'The two kindergartens would cater to hundreds of families and are part of a broader plan to expand educational services in the city.' — Mohammed Al Dossary, Northern Municipal Council Member According to Abu Idrees, the school forms part of ongoing meetings with ministry staff and ties into efforts to improve public education across the board. Growing Trust He noted that rising enrolment figures and growing trust among parents suggest that more families are now turning to government schools. Idrees added that the project reflects national efforts to raise standards in teaching, learning material and school facilities, in line with directives from His Majesty King Hamad.
Daily Tribune
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Northern Council project proposals ‘unresolved'
TDT | Manama More than a third of council proposals remain unresolved, a Northern councillor said, accusing ministries of dragging their feet months after the recommendations were submitted. Abdulla Al Qubaisi, council member for the Ninth Constituency, said several ministries had failed to respond to dozens of recommendations sent by the Northern Municipal Council since September. He pointed to the Ministry of Health, which had not arranged any meetings with councillors, and the Ministry of Housing, which had only attended once. Al Qubais said many of the proposals were straightforward and could be resolved in a matter of weeks, yet had been left idle. The Council member questioned the ministries' willingness to engage with the council, saying much of the work was being overlooked. 'The only thing that moves is the Urban and Village Development Project – and that happens once every two years,' he said. 'The rest lead nowhere.' He called for stronger media coverage to shed light on the council's role and efforts. The council's secretariat, in a statement issued yesterday, confirmed that 86 recommendations had been submitted since September. Of these, 36 are still under review, 24 were agreed to, and 20 were rejected.
Daily Tribune
13-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BD1.4m infrastructure project completed
The long-awaited infrastructure project in the new Jidd Al-Haj area, with total costs projected at BD1.4 million, has been completed. This was announced by Dr. Sayed Shaber Ibrahim Al-Wadaei, Chairman of the Northern Municipal Council. The project, which began at the end of 2019, was carried out over several phases and officially concluded in June 2025.
Daily Tribune
05-06-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
New Jid Al Haj finally gets sewage, lighting, and roads after six years in the making
Sewage, lighting, and roads have finally reached New Jid Al Haj after six years of delay, following the completion of a long-running infrastructure project backed by the government and carried out by the Ministry of Works. Northern Municipal Council chairman Dr Sayed Shubbar Al Wadaei described the development as a turning point for the area. The works, which began in 2019, delivered a sewage network, stormwater drains, water and electricity connections, paved roads, street lighting, speed bumps, and traffic signs. The contract was valued at BD1.05 million, with additional items expected to raise the total cost by BD300,000. Land levelling and backfilling came to around BD50,000. Site visit Dr Al Wadaei said the project followed a site visit on 26 October 2019, during which he and his team met with residents and reviewed the conditions on the ground. The area, he said, was marked by large quantities of building waste, blocked roads, stagnant water, insect infestations, and the presence of reptiles. Basic services such as water and electricity were not available. An action plan was drawn up with the support of the Ministry of Works and the Northern Municipality. The initial focus was on getting electricity and water into homes in coordination with the Electricity and Water Authority. Ease traffic A new road was constructed on the eastern edge of the area to ease traffic and improve access. Eighty truckloads of debris were removed and taken to the Askar landfill. A technical study was carried out to assess road levels and plan the internal road network. This was followed by earthworks and surface preparation ahead of the second phase. Installation That stage saw the installation of the drainage systems, road surfacing, and lighting. The work was completed on 2 June 2025. Dr Al Wadaei said the result was the product of sustained coordination and practical steps based on shared responsibility and cooperation. He thanked Works Minister, His Excellency Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, and Undersecretary Shaikh Mishaal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa for their role, and said further development in newly planned residential blocks within the First Constituency remains a priority.
Daily Tribune
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
High demand for rubbish bags sparks urgent solutions
The Northern Municipality is straining under high demand, distributing nearly 28,000 bundles of rubbish bags each month. This matches the combined output of the other three governorates, as councillors press for quicker fixes to machine problems. Meeting yesterday, the Northern Municipal Council backed several proposals, among them a car park at the former Diraz scrapyard, new parking spaces near Hamza Mosque in A'ali, and public parking in Block 583 of Madinat Salman. Council member Abdullah Ashour, raised concerns over difficulties faced by residents trying to collect rubbish bags through 'Easy' self-service machines using the new smart ID cards. Ashour said both he and other council members had been contacted by people unable to access bags through the machines, which only recognise the updated cards. He called for service centres in A'ali and Budaiya to reopen, following the example of the branch already active in Hamad Town. The Council member also urged the creation of an automatic link between the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) and the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, to ensure residents' card details are updated without delay. Responding to the matter, Engineer Lamya Al Fadalah, Director General of the Northern Municipality, said a collection point had already been set up at Hamad Town for those unable to use the machines. She explained that the Northern Municipality alone distributes about 28,000 bundles every month through 'Easy'. This matches the combined distribution of Bahrain's other three governorates. Al Fadalah said the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture had ordered lasting solutions after machines began failing to recognise the new cards. Work is being done to fix the problem. She also responded to calls for emergency supplies of rubbish bags at service counters, saying the municipality must observe strict controls on distribution and maintain full compliance with administrative and financial rules. Al Fadalah added that the Hamad Town branch was set up to help residents struggling with the machines, while efforts continue to adapt them to the newer cards.
