Last week’s collapse of a building in central Manama and its subsequent outcome was predicted a long time ago given the dilapidated state of buildings and the sheer number of occupants which contravenes rules governing labour accommodation in Bahrain.
Due to this tragic incident and the loss of life that has resulted, His Royal Highness Prime Minster Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa ordered an immediate investigation into the matter involving relevant ministries ranging from the Interior to Health to Labour and Social Development to Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning .