Old Manama’s bustling suq, narrow alleyways and historic commercial streets could be transformed into pedestrian-friendly destinations under an ambitious proposal to restrict vehicle traffic in parts of the capital’s historic heart.
The plan, submitted by Capital Trustees Board services and public utilities committee chairman Mohammed Tawfeeq Al Abbas, was unanimously approved by the board yesterday, with members backing the idea of giving shoppers, residents and tourists more room to walk, explore and enjoy the area’s rich heritage .
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