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Daily Tribune
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
'Little Municipal Village' Opens in Riffa to Teach Kids About Waste Sorting and Cleanliness Laws
As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting environmental awareness and a culture of cleanliness, the Southern Municipality has launched a fun and educational event for children called 'Little Municipal Village', in collaboration with the Southern Municipal Council. Held at Oasis Mall in Riffa, the week-long event runs from Saturday, July 12 to Friday, July 18, 2025, from 4 PM to 8 PM daily, as part of the 'Southern Summer' activities. The initiative aims to teach young children the importance of keeping their surroundings clean, sorting waste, and embracing recycling habits. The launch was attended by Eng. Isa Abdulrahman Al Buainain, Director General of the Southern Municipality, Mr. Abdullah Ibrahim Abdullatif, Chairman of the Municipal Council, and several partners including Adnan Al Malki, Chairman of Dar Al Manar for Elderly Care, Sandeep Narain, Regional Manager of Oasis Mall, and Junaid Methal, Mall and Leasing Manager. The event features a variety of interactive and educational zones tailored for kids, including workshops, storytelling corners, educational talks, and short awareness films—all designed to instill eco-friendly values from a young age. Beloved Bahraini artists Khalil Al Rumaithi, Bassam Ali, and Mohammed Saqr will be joining the children throughout the week, hosting fun competitions and handing out prizes through engaging activities with both kids and their families. Municipality staff are also offering simple demonstrations on how to sort waste, recycle properly, and protect natural resources. They're explaining the basics of Bahrain's Public Cleanliness Law No. 10 of 2019 to help children understand the importance of not littering and keeping public spaces clean. Several community partners are involved, including: * Dar Al Manar, offering a recycling corner to show how recycled materials can be transformed into useful products for home or school. * Nabdhat Hayat volunteer team, conducting first aid workshops and hands-on activities for kids. * Volunteers from the Gulf University, helping to coordinate the awareness programs. * Community Police from the Ministry of Interior, supporting the event's goal of creating a more sustainable and aware society. This fun-filled initiative is part of the municipality's broader vision to educate the next generation and create a cleaner, greener Bahrain.
Daily Tribune
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Isa Town access road approved to ease traffic and ambulance delays
A new entry and exit between Shaikh Salman Highway and Riyadh Avenue in Isa Town has been backed by the Southern Municipal Council amid rising concerns over traffic build-up and emergency vehicles getting stuck in jams. The proposal, put forward by councillor Abdulla Saleh Darraj, is intended to ease daily congestion and prevent delays to ambulances and fire engines during peak hours. The existing routes, limited to one by the Isa Town Gate and another near Toyota Plaza, have proven insufficient, especially given the number of schools and public buildings in the area. The roads are regularly choked, particularly when events are held at Khalifa Sports City. Strain Darraj said the situation was placing undue strain on residents and called for a direct link to ease pressure and ensure safe passage for emergency services. Elsewhere in the session, councillor Abdulla Ahmed Bubshait won support for a plan to plant trees and tidy up Road 38 in Jary Al Shaikh. The stretch, which serves as a key route into both Jary Al Shaikh and A'ali, has been left bare, with kerbs covered in dust and grit. Bubshait argued the makeover would help tidy up the area, improve its look, and offer some cover against dust, all while echoing government drives to green public spaces. Full upgrade In Riffa, councillor Ahmed Abdulla Al Abdulla secured backing for a full upgrade of Block 918. The plan includes new drainage, repaving both sides of the road using ground brick, an overhaul of lighting, and laying underground channels to avoid repeated digging. Directional and warning signs are also to be added. Daily demands The council said many roads in the area had aged past their use and now needed rebuilding to keep up with daily demands. The works, they noted, fall within the broader plans for upgrading transport links as set out in Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030. In Zallaq, councillor Hamad Ali Al Zaabi received support for his proposal to convert a section of land in the new housing project into proper parking. The site, part of Plot No. 11002346 by Road 5643, has seen increasing pressure from parked vehicles, many of which block entrances or take up unsuitable spots.
Daily Tribune
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Minister Al Mubarak Inspects Progress of Urban and Village Development Project in Southern Governorate
As part of Bahrain's ongoing efforts to enhance services for citizens, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, H.E. Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, visited Constituency Nine in the Southern Governorate to oversee the progress of the ambitious Urban and Village Development Project. During the visit, Minister Al Mubarak reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to maximizing resources and capabilities to ensure the project is executed efficiently and in line with strategic plans. He highlighted the project's key role in improving the quality of life for Bahraini families by upgrading infrastructure and municipal services. Accompanying the Minister on the site visit were MP Ali Saqr Al-Doseri, the elected representative of Constituency Nine; Mr. Abdullah Ibrahim Abdulatif, Chairman of the Southern Municipal Council; Eng. Mohammed Saad Al-Sahli, Acting Director-General of the Southern Municipality; Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Zoubi, the district's municipal council representative; and several officials from the Ministry. As part of the inspection, the delegation met with homeowners whose houses were either completed or under construction as part of the project. They discussed the progress of construction and renovation work and gathered feedback on facility needs and construction quality. Minister Al Mubarak praised the cooperation between the Southern Municipal Council and other local councils, noting that the project is managed by a specialized engineering team to ensure quality, speed, and responsiveness to citizens' needs. He emphasized that citizen satisfaction remains the primary benchmark for assessing service quality. MP Ali Saqr Al-Doseri lauded the project and the range of services it includes, such as renovation and maintenance. He affirmed the legislative authority's support and expressed appreciation for the Minister's visit, which he said reflected the government's keen interest in ensuring the delivery of top-tier services to the public.
Gulf Insider
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Proposal Approved To Monitor Delivery Bikes In Residential Areas
Southern Municipal Council member Mohammed Hussain Darraj, representing the Fourth Constituency, has submitted a proposal requiring delivery companies to install GPS tracking devices on motorcycles used for deliveries. These devices would enable authorities to monitor both the location and speed of the vehicles, particularly within residential neighborhoods. The initiative comes in response to growing concerns from residents over the excessive speed at which delivery motorcycles often travel, posing serious safety risks-especially to children. The proposal was approved by the Southern Municipal Council and has been forwarded to the Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs. The council is seeking coordination with the Ministry of Interior to implement the measure. Darraj emphasized that the aim is to ensure community safety and reduce the number of accidents caused by reckless driving in densely populated areas. Also read: Fast Lane Ahead: Jasra Flyover 60% Complete, Travel Time To Drop By 70%
Daily Tribune
05-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Proposal Approved to Monitor Delivery Bikes in Residential Areas
Southern Municipal Council member Mohammed Hussain Darraj, representing the Fourth Constituency, has submitted a proposal requiring delivery companies to install GPS tracking devices on motorcycles used for deliveries. These devices would enable authorities to monitor both the location and speed of the vehicles, particularly within residential neighborhoods. The initiative comes in response to growing concerns from residents over the excessive speed at which delivery motorcycles often travel, posing serious safety risks—especially to children. The proposal was approved by the Southern Municipal Council and has been forwarded to the Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs. The council is seeking coordination with the Ministry of Interior to implement the measure. Darraj emphasized that the aim is to ensure community safety and reduce the number of accidents caused by reckless driving in densely populated areas.
