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Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain imports over 30,000 livestock ahead of Eid Al-Adha
More than 30,000 animals have arrived in Bahrain ahead of Eid Al-Adha, along with thousands of tonnes of imported meat, as traders move to meet seasonal demand. Asim Abdul Latif Abdullah, Undersecretary of Agriculture and Animal Wealth Affairs, said the country had received 30,630 sheep, 91 cattle and 34 camels. A further 17,000 animals are expected to arrive in the coming days. Alongside the livestock, Bahrain has brought in 1,541 tonnes of chilled and frozen red meat and 5,299 tonnes of frozen poultry. A total of 228 import licences have been issued for meat shipments, covering both red meat and poultry. Full plan Preparations for Eid include a full plan to keep licensed slaughterhouses running smoothly. Veterinary surgeons will be stationed on site, working with abattoir doctors to examine livestock before and after slaughter. Only inspected meat is cleared for market, with carcasses stamped to show they have passed the checks. Al Hamala Slaughterhouse and the Bahrain Livestock Company facility in Sitra are among the authorised centres.
Daily Tribune
03-03-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture Calls on Groundwater Well Owners to Update Their Data and Replace Existing Meters with Electromagnetic Meters
The Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture has called on all owners of groundwater wells, including individuals and public and private institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, to update their data and replace their current water meters with electromagnetic meters equipped with General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technology. These meters are approved by the Department of Local Agricultural Production and aim to regulate groundwater resources and protect them from depletion. In this regard, Engineer Asim Abdul Latif Abdullah, Undersecretary for Agriculture and Livestock Affairs at the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture, emphasized the continued efforts to improve water management efficiency and enhance the use of water resources to ensure their sustainability. He stated that the update of groundwater well data and the replacement of current meters is aimed at ensuring up-to-date information to strengthen communication between the ministry and well owners. It will also secure high accuracy in measuring water consumption and provide real-time and comprehensive data. Moreover, this initiative supports compliance with laws regulating water usage to ensure the sustainable use of resources. The Undersecretary for Agriculture and Livestock Affairs urged all groundwater well owners to update their data by visiting the ministry's website at or by visiting the Agricultural Production Department in Hoorat Ali before Sunday, June 1, 2025. Additionally, they must replace their current water meters with electromagnetic meters equipped with GPRS technology, approved by the Department of Local Agricultural Production, no later than Monday, September 1, 2025. These electromagnetic meters, which are equipped with GPRS, offer high accuracy in measuring water consumption, as well as the ability to provide real-time and comprehensive data that will contribute to the efficient management of water resources.
