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Plans to develop old Manama Souq

TDT | Manama

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Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, chaired the first meeting of the Coordination Council for this year, which was held via visual communication technology, with the participation of members representing government agencies.

The council discussed plans to develop the old Manama Souq by paving internal roads, adding aesthetic touches to the surrounding streets while preserving the heritage character of the market, in addition to reviewing the most prominent activities and events to be held in the governorate.

The council also discussed a number of issues, the most prominent of which are road paving and development projects in Complex 642 in the Eker region, which are scheduled to start next month. The project, which came on the recommendation of the council, includes infrastructure development work, the establishment of a rainwater drainage network, and the improvement of lighting, aside from creating heights to reduce speed.