Muharraq Council reviews contract rules to boost municipal income and investment

TDT | Manama

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The Muharraq Municipal Council is reviewing its contract procedures and investment framework as part of efforts to strengthen municipal income and protect the interests of citizens and investors. At a meeting of the Financial and Legal Committee yesterday, chaired by Ahmed Al Moqahwi, councillors examined the way municipal contracts are handled and how procurement is carried out. The review followed a request from engineer Saleh Bu Hazza, the committee’s deputy chairman, to revisit the system.

Detailed account

Abdulla Al Hassan, representing the Muharraq Municipality’s Procurement, delivered a detailed account of the department’s workings and the rules it follows. Al Moqahwi said the focus was on updating contract terms and procedures to help grow the municipality’s financial base while protecting the rights of all parties involved. The Council’s work falls within wider efforts to make public spending more open and fair, matching Bahrain’s Vision 2030. Councillors pointed to the need for sharper checks on how contracts are awarded and managed, which they said would help deliver better services and raise living standards across the governorate.

Fairer competition

A review of the rules is also intended to encourage fairer competition among local firms and attract investment, strengthening the local economy. Council members noted that this approach follows the state’s broader push for sound public management and balanced growth, aimed at maintaining both development goals and financial stability. It is hoped that the steps taken will help build greater trust between the public and the municipal councils.