MPs Propose National Platform to Repair Low-Income Homes and Preserve Bahrain’s Heritage

TDT | Manama

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A group of MPs demands the creation of a national platform to identify and repair the homes of low-income citizens. They also suggest giving citizens temporary and suitable housing to the affected people during maintenance.

The proposal, spearheaded by MPs Basma Mubarak, Mamdouh Al Saleh, Dr Mahdi Al Showaikh, Abdulnabi Salman, and Hanan Farda, also argues that such a move will help Bahrain maintain its unique architectural character and rich Islamic heritage. MPs say low-income families in the Kingdom face an uphill battle over their homes that are either dilapidated or at risk of becoming so.

They argue with timely, minor repairs, the government could significantly extend the lifespan of these buildings at a lower cost compared to the extensive and expensive repairs later. The memorandum states that repairing these older properties will help maintain Bahrain’s unique architectural character and rich Islamic heritage.

The proposed national platform would involve collaboration between several key ministries, including the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Municipalities, and the Ministry of Social Development.