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Daily Tribune
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Kids Learn Sustainability
TDT | Manama A week-long environmental awareness event hosted by the Southern Municipality has drawn enthusiastic crowds of families and children, blending education with creativity through the interactive initiative "Little Municipalities Village." Held from July 12th to 18th at Oasis Mall in Riffa, the event concluded with a ceremony honouring contributors, volunteers, and partners who helped bring the programme to life. Engineer Isa Abdulrahman Al-Buainain, Director General of the Southern Municipality, and Abdullah Ibrahim Abdul Latif, Chairman of the Southern Municipal Council, led the appreciation ceremony, recognising youth volunteers, Bahraini artists, and private and government sector participants. Community Spirit in Action Al-Buainain described the initiative as a resounding success that resonated with children and parents alike. He said the event was part of the municipality's broader strategy to enhance public environmental awareness, correct negative behaviours, and highlight the importance of cleanliness in achieving sustainability. In 2024, Bahrain ranked among the top five GCC countries in municipal innovation initiatives targeting youth engagement and environmental sustainability. Fun and Learning for Kids The event featured multiple educational zones designed specifically for young participants. These included: Hands-on eco workshops (e.g. painting glass, recycling plastic containers, creating cardboard models) Interactive storytelling sessions with environmental themes Face painting Mini-lectures reinforcing sustainability at home and in the community Short films explaining the municipality's services Much-loved characters such as Saeed and Droopy, a water bottle mascot made from recycled materials, helped convey key messages about environmental conservation in fun, accessible ways. Creative Collaboration The event saw strong participation from Bahraini artists Khalil Al Rumaithi, Al Bassam Ali, and Mohammed Saqr, who engaged children through live performances, games, and prize giveaways. Al-Buainain thanked all the partners involved, including: The event successfully merged fun with education, promoting a strong environmental message to the Kingdom's next generation.
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
03-07-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Southern Municipality Launches Recycling Bin Distribution Campaign in Riffa
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability and cleanliness, the Southern Municipality has officially launched its first recycling bin distribution campaign. The initiative began at Al-Hikma Society for Retirees and the Al-Manar Home for Parental Care and will expand to include various public and private schools as well as other community institutions. This campaign is part of a broader plan to distribute over 300 sorting and recycling bins across the Southern Governorate in 2025. Each bin comes in one of three distinct colors to help make waste sorting easier at the source: Blue for plastic waste Green for paper waste Light Blue for metal waste The aim is to encourage residents and institutions to play a more active role in protecting the environment, while also raising awareness about the importance of community partnership in waste reduction. The initiative is aligned with Public Cleanliness Law No. 10 of 2019. After collection, the sorted waste is handed over to the cleaning company Urbaser, which can be contacted through their hotline: 80070000 for proper recycling according to national standards. The campaign also includes awareness workshops on how to correctly sort waste at home and use the color-coded bins. By doing so, the municipality hopes to increase recycling rates and reduce harmful emissions, supporting Bahrain's national goals for sustainable development and the preservation of natural resources. This initiative highlights the crucial role that individuals and civil society organizations play in making environmental programs successful and sustainable.
Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Green hands, growing hearts: Isa Town joins tree-planting drive
With saplings in hand and smiles on their faces, children, families, and diplomats joined Dr. Maryam Al Dhaen along Isa Town's rubber walkway to launch the campaign 'We Plant It with Our Hands', in collaboration with the Southern Municipality. Residents of the Southern Governorate's second constituency turned out in force, creating a lively, neighbourly atmosphere. Children dashed about, neighbours paused to chat, and saplings passed from hand to hand. Ambassadors praised the spirit of community and the grassroots effort to nurture public spaces, highlighting the value of citizen-led environmental care. Young visitors were treated to games, stories, and a special corner explaining the importance of trees in everyday life — blending fun with thoughtful learning. Dr. Al Dhaen expressed her delight at the strong turnout, noting that tree planting enhances public health and brings balance to urban living. She emphasised that the campaign rests on a simple belief: small actions, when taken up by ordinary people, can have a powerful impact. She thanked the Southern Municipality for its essential support and stressed that the initiative aligns with Bahrain's broader vision of community engagement in improving local environments. Dr. Al Dhaen also voiced her hope that similar efforts will take root across more neighbourhoods.
Daily Tribune
09-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Shared housing without safety checks faces power cuts and lease bans
Shared housing without safety clearance faces power cuts and cancelled contracts, under rules now in force across Bahrain. Decision No. 1 of 2023, issued by the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture, sets out terms for registering group housing leases in all four governorates. It follows changes to the Real Estate Rent Law passed in 2020. Under the framework, landlords must present a structural safety certificate from a licensed engineering office before a lease can be accepted. If a property falls short of the conditions, municipal authorities may call for electricity and water to be cut, and the lease struck off. Scope Minister, His Excellency Wael Al Mubarak, said the move gives local councils wider scope to act against crowded labour lodgings and crumbling bachelor flats. In a written reply to MP Mohammed Mousa, he pointed to the risks posed by buildings that were neither registered nor fit for use. He added that the rules cover wiring, fire exits and the soundness of the structure. Cases may also be referred to court, while unlicensed blocks can have their power supply cut altogether. In one part of the Southern Governorate alone, inspectors recorded 84 violations across 2023 and 2024. Common breaches included unsafe storage of gas cylinders, makeshift wiring, subletting, and buildings teetering on collapse. Regular checks The Southern Municipality is carrying out regular checks in coordination with the governorate, the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), the Ministries of Health and Interior, and elected councillors. The focus is on identifying rented spaces housing workers without a licence and bringing them into line with the rules.
