Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa chaired the 307th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Development Projects and Infrastructure.
The committee extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Hijri New Year 1448 AH, wishing Bahrain and its people continued progress and prosperity, and the Arab and Islamic nations lasting security and stability.
The committee also expressed its appreciation to His Majesty for ratifying and promulgating Law (25) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Decree-Law (28) of 1999 concerning the establishment and regulation of industrial zones, and Law (29) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Decree-Law (4) of 1985 regulating agricultural banks.
The committee also commended the Shura Council and Parliament for approving the two draft laws, noting that this reflects the constructive co-operation between the executive and legislative authorities in support of the kingdom’s comprehensive development efforts.
The committee congratulated the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry on signing an agreement with Batelco, part of Beyon Group, for the operation and investment of 10 digital advertising screens along Muharraq Ring Road for a period of five years, a step that supports investment partnerships and keeps pace with urban development.
The committee also praised the efforts of the Housing and Urban Planning Ministry and congratulated the ministry on the commencement of foundation works for a project comprising 44 new housing units in Salman City. The project forms part of a wider plan to deliver 137 housing units in partnership with the private sector under the Government Land Development Rights Programme, supporting ongoing efforts to provide social housing for citizens.
The committee reviewed the items on its agenda and tasked the Urban Planning and Development Authority, in co-ordination with the Works Ministry, with reserving the corridor for the Western Ring Road parallel to Crown Prince Highway, extending from Jasra Interchange to Zaid bin Omaira Road Interchange, to ensure the integration of future road network planning.
The committee was also briefed on the latest developments regarding the extension of irrigation networks for the Muharraq Development Project and tasked the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry with taking the necessary measures in this regard.
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