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Daily Tribune
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- 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
26-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
BD300 fine for rubbish left outside bins
Bin bags left outside homes in newer housing areas are to be ignored by collection crews, as the Northern Municipality begins enforcing penalties of up to BD300 for rubbish left outside the designated containers. The municipality has stopped collecting household waste placed directly in front of houses and is instructing residents to use the fixed bins and barrels intended for that purpose. Under the Public Cleanliness Law, waste must be stored in containers with proper lids, and leaving it elsewhere is an offence. Fines start at BD50 and may rise to BD300 depending on the nature and frequency of the breach. The municipality is calling on residents to dispose of rubbish properly. Paper notices outlining the change have been distributed across several neighbourhoods. Notices In the Ramli housing area, the notices were seen affixed to walls and gates, stating that household waste should only be taken out between 8pm and 10pm. In many of the newer developments, the habit of dumping rubbish bags on pavements has taken hold, with bins sometimes unused or not put out at all. The municipality has pointed to this as one reason for enforcing the penalties. The law applies to all types of premises, including homes, offices, shops, factories and other establishments. Waste must be stored in covered containers and kept off public ground.
Daily Tribune
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Beach upgrade set to begin between Al Malkiya arcade and restaurant
Construction is due to begin on part of Al Malkiya Beach, where a stretch of sand between a games arcade and a Lebanese restaurant will be turned into a public space with new toilets and service units near the main entrance. Two sites have been selected for the scheme, following discussions between the Northern Municipality and local residents. The plans were drawn up after Municipal Council member Zainab Al Durazi raised the matter with Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, His Excellency Wael Al Mubarak.
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.
Zawya
30-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: Building permits ‘being issued in 2.08 working days'
Bahrain - Building permits for investment, residential, industrial and commercial purposes are being issued online within an average of 2.08 working days, according to a top official. Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry building permits head Najma Hassan revealed at the Capital Trustees Board meeting yesterday that 1,533 building permits were issued through the Benayat portal last year. The Northern Municipality topped the number of requests (578), followed by the Southern Municipality (438), Muharraq Municipality (296) and Capital Trustees Authority (221), covering a total area of 1.728 million square metres. The permit issuance time has dropped from 2.2 days in 2023, pointed out Ms Hassan. The portal allows applicants to obtain all necessary information to prepare drawings and documents required to apply for a building permit. The system enables engineering offices licensed in Bahrain to apply, check on the status of applications, obtain consultations from government bodies concerned, pay fees, as well as apply for other related services. It comes through an interactive map that provides key information for land parcels and by centralising all relevant regulations and requirements. Talks are underway to allow remodelling, renovation and repair permissions to be issued through Benayat by the end of the year, which will mean that all municipal services could be easily obtained online through one system. Ms Hassan added that the maximum time for issuing permits still stands at five days for the most complex of cases.'For requests that require prior approvals, the 54 we received were all addressed within the deadline,' she said. 'The 13 complex cases were all resolved within the five-day deadline.'A total of 427 permit requests were addressed within a day, 639 in two, 377 in three, 85 in four and five in five days. 'Seventy per cent were for residential purposes, 4.4pc investment buildings, 1.5pc industrial projects, 0.3pc agriculture plots, 1.5pc services and public utilities and 22.3pc special or recreational projects.'Payments for permits were all made within the 10-day deadline,' said Ms Hassan. Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
