Police patrols will be stepped up across the country to ensure the smooth flow of traffic as part of the 50th National Day celebrations.
General Directorate of Traffic director general Brigadier Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa urged members of the public to adhere to all traffic rules.
He said that relevant measures were being taken to cover the key highways and intersections likely to witness heavy traffic flows as a result of activities planned.
Bahrain’s 50th National Day will be marked on December 16 and a series of events will also be staged before and after that date.
“Motorists are urged to follow traffic rules to ensure the safety for all and avoid wrong behaviours, such as overtaking a vehicle from the wrong side, sitting on a car roof and driving noisy vehicles in residential areas,” stated the official.
He further urged drivers to show courtesy and ensure the safety of pedestrians.
A series of events and programmes commence from today, the Southern Governorate has announced. Fireworks will shower the skies on December 15 above the December 16 Highway while the final National Day celebration will be held on December 18 in Isa Town.
Celebrations include traditional Ardha dance performances and competitions. The activities will be held under the patronage of Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa .
A radio competition on 93.3FM will be held on Thursday and continue until December 18 while ‘ardha on wheels’ performances will be held on December 11, December 13 and December 14. “These programmes aim to strengthen the role of community partnership and consolidate the values of belonging and citizenship,” said the Southern Governorate.
“They are organised in collaboration with various security and governmental authorities as well as civil society institutions.
“These events reflect the history of the southern part of Bahrain, its ancient heritage and the loyalty for the wise leadership and the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
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