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Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Massive infrastructure project plans outlined in Bahrain
Bahrain - Massive infrastructure projects have been earmarked for Juffair, Adliya, Umm Al Hassam, Mina Salman and Ghuraifa, a top minister has announced. Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj highlighted ongoing and future projects in Capital Governorate constituency four, in response to a question by Parliament's foreign affairs, defence and national security committee chairman and area MP Hassan Bukhammas. He pointed out that the governorate had seen significant progress in sanitation infrastructure. 'The sewage network now covers nearly 92.95 per cent of all built-up properties in the governorate,' said Mr Al Hawaj. 'In constituency four specifically, coverage has reached 98.83pc, and plans are underway to connect the remaining areas, including through an active project in Block 324 in Juffair. 'This project includes the installation of a sewage system for 112 properties and road developments, such as Avenue 12. 'As of now, the project is 80pc complete, at a cost of BD3.47 million.' One of the most significant infrastructure achievements in the area was the redevelopment of Al Fateh Highway, completed at a cost of BD29.66m. 'The project from Exhibition Avenue entrance in the north to the Mina Salman Intersection in the south involved major upgrades at key junctions, including Shaikh Daij Avenue, the Gulf Hotel Bahrain and Al Fateh Grand Mosque.' The road projects in progress include: * Road 4225 in Block 342 (Al Ghuraifa): 90pc complete, at a cost of BD35,000. * Roads 3320 and 3321 in Block 333 (Umm Al Hassam): 90pc complete, at a cost of BD150,000. Meanwhile, three infrastructure initiatives are scheduled to begin this year: 1. Construction of a fourth southbound lane from Al Fateh Highway to Mina Salman Interchange 2. Construction of a third northbound lane at the same interchange 3. Maintenance and reconstruction of Road 22 in Block 324, Juffair, with work phased according to ongoing sewage works. 'Our priority is to provide modern, reliable infrastructure that supports community development and economic progress,' said Mr Al Hawaj. He explained that project prioritisation is determined by a range of technical and urban planning criteria, such as density of built-up areas, engineering readiness and service agency requirements. 'The ministry co-ordinates closely with the Capital Trustees Board and municipal councils to ensure alignment with broader development strategies.' The minister is expected to attend today's extraordinary Parliament session to respond to queries submitted by Parliament's financial and economic affairs committee chairman Ahmed Al Salloom (Capital Governorate constituency five), foreign affairs, defence and national security committee vice-chairman Hassan Ibrahim (Northern Governorate constituency four) and Muneer Suroor (Northern Governorate constituency seven). mohammed@
Gulf Insider
20-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Tourism Violations In Bahrain
Inspectors flagged 224 breaches at tourist establishments across Manama's Fourth Constituency, with 119 cases resulting in closures, licence suspensions or written warnings, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The figures came in reply to a parliamentary question from MP Hassan Bukhammas, who had asked about the number of tourist facilities operating in the area, how many licence requests had been made and approved, how often inspections were carried out, and how many staff were handling them. Since the start of the current legislative term in 2022, the Ministry said it had carried out 701 inspections in the constituency. These included regular visits, surprise checks and joint campaigns with other bodies including the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the General Directorate of Traffic and Civil Defence. Inspectors looked into licences, business records, building use, safety, cleanliness and labour conditions. Facilities Tourism-related facilities in the area include 42 hotels, 116 restaurants and 52 furnished flats rented on a daily or weekly basis. Since 2022, the Ministry has received 135 requests for tourism licences from establishments in the constituency. Of these, 108 were approved. The Ministry currently has 16 inspectors and enforcement officers on its books and plans to add more, working with the Civil Service Bureau. Procedures This follows Decree No. 82 of 2023 which split licensing and inspection work at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) in a bid to tidy up procedures. Breaches logged by inspectors covered a range of issues including unpaid hotel service charges, failure to submit audited accounts, letting out space without permission, running venues without written approval and altering activities beyond what the licence allows. Some tourist restaurants were also caught ignoring permitted working hours. Once a breach is recorded, the person in charge of the venue is called in to answer questions from enforcement staff. Findings Depending on the findings, cases are either passed to the Public Prosecution or dealt with by administrative order or both. Action is taken under Decree-Law No. 15 of 1986 which covers tourism rules. The Ministry's response ended with a short note of thanks to the MP and an expression of readiness to continue working with Parliament on the matter.
Daily Tribune
20-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Tourism violations in Bahrain
Government inspections uncover 224 breaches in Manama's Fourth Constituency Inspectors flagged 224 breaches at tourist establishments across Manama's Fourth Constituency, with 119 cases resulting in closures, licence suspensions or written warnings, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The figures came in reply to a parliamentary question from MP Hassan Bukhammas, who had asked about the number of tourist facilities operating in the area, how many licence requests had been made and approved, how often inspections were carried out, and how many staff were handling them. Since the start of the current legislative term in 2022, the Ministry said it had carried out 701 inspections in the constituency. These included regular visits, surprise checks and joint campaigns with other bodies including the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the General Directorate of Traffic and Civil Defence. Inspectors looked into licences, business records, building use, safety, cleanliness and labour conditions. Facilities Tourism-related facilities in the area include 42 hotels, 116 restaurants and 52 furnished flats rented on a daily or weekly basis. Since 2022, the Ministry has received 135 requests for tourism licences from establishments in the constituency. Of these, 108 were approved. The Ministry currently has 16 inspectors and enforcement officers on its books and plans to add more, working with the Civil Service Bureau. Procedures This follows Decree No. 82 of 2023 which split licensing and inspection work at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) in a bid to tidy up procedures. Breaches logged by inspectors covered a range of issues including unpaid hotel service charges, failure to submit audited accounts, letting out space without permission, running venues without written approval and altering activities beyond what the licence allows. Some tourist restaurants were also caught ignoring permitted working hours. Once a breach is recorded, the person in charge of the venue is called in to answer questions from enforcement staff. Findings Depending on the findings, cases are either passed to the Public Prosecution or dealt with by administrative order or both. Action is taken under Decree-Law No. 15 of 1986 which covers tourism rules. The Ministry's response ended with a short note of thanks to the MP and an expression of readiness to continue working with Parliament on the matter
