New official names have been proposed for residential neighbourhoods in Salman Town in a bid to enhance its urban identity.
The proposal, submitted by area councillor Mohammed Al Dossary, covers Block 581 and seeks to formally name the town’s neighbourhoods (farjan) using titles inspired by Bahrain’s cultural heritage and traditional maritime and natural environment.
Among the approved names are Qurtuba, Al Nakhil, Al Budaa, Al Matali, Al Lulu, Al Shati, Al Rawda, Granada, Al Sawahil, Al Mawj, Al Mar, Al Khor, Al Nawakhada, Al Areen, Al Waha, Al Nada, Al Noor, Al Yamama, Al Tayyib and Al Wadi – all selected for their connection to Bahrain’s natural landscape, seafaring history and traditional settlements.
The titles were approved by the Northern Municipal Council during a recent meeting.
Mr Al Dossary said the initiative was intended to strengthen Salman Town’s identity and make daily life easier for residents.
“Naming neighbourhoods is not just a symbolic step – it directly supports residents, emergency services and visitors by making access and navigation clearer,” he said.
“We were keen that the names reflect Bahrain’s heritage and resonate with the character of Salman Town.”
Council chairman Dr Sayed Shubbar Al Wedaie emphasised the importance of co-ordinating with the Housing and Urban Planning Ministry and requested that the proposed names be thoroughly reviewed to ensure they reflect the urban identity of Salman Town before official submission.
Technical committee chairman Jassim Hejres said the process was comprehensive and guided by well-defined planning principles.
“The committee carefully reviewed the proposed names to ensure they are culturally appropriate, historically rooted and compatible with Salman Town’s planning layout,” he said. “This approach follows successful precedents, including the official naming of neighbourhoods in the East Hidd Housing Project.”
The council’s recommendation has now been forwarded to Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak.
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