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Anchored in deep worry












Boats parked in Hamad Town spark concerns, prompting residents to call for immediate action

Al Qubaisi has pro-
Mohammed Darwish Hassan notes that, despite the of 1996, forbids obstructions that
TDT | Manama disruption, the parking problem risk public safety or block traffic, posed converting
has brought neighbours together imposing fines of up to BD500. unused state land into
n Hamad Town, a good three in shared worry. However, attorney Taqi Hus- temporary boat park-
kilometres from the nearest sain points out, “Without regular ing — a plan supported
Icoast, residents like Hassan Scarce enforcement, it’s barely more by the Ministry of Mu-
wake up to boats crowding their “Parking spaces are so scarce than a rule on paper.” nicipalities Affairs, the
streets, taking up parking spaces. that we’re often left to park far
“For the past decade, I’ve had from home,” he adds. Necessity Coastguard, and local
to walk half a kilometre just to “Every morning, I look out For fishermen, parking near councils.
reach my car — it’s like living in my window, and there they are homes has become a necessity
a dockyard,” he says, as neigh- — these big boats taking up our due to limited coastal space. has proposed converting unused
bourhoods turn into makeshift parking spaces,” Hassan told The “We’ve always relied on the state land into temporary boat
marinas, leaving locals desperate Daily Tribune. “It’s no longer fun Without regular If we don’t work sea,” says one fisherman, “but parking — a plan supported by
for a solution. for our kids to play outside, and enforcement, it’s together on this, now there’s hardly any room left the Ministry of Municipalities
At least 30 houses on Road even getting out of the driveway barely more than a these boats will for us to dock.” Affairs, the Coastguard, and lo-
536 in Block 1205, along with can be tricky.” rule on paper keep clogging up our This growing tension reflects cal councils.
many others across Bahrain, This scene is unfolding across TAQI HUSSAIN, LAWYER streets the clash between Bahrain’s “If we don’t work together on
now find their streets resem- Bahrain, with fishing boats ABDULLA AL QUBAISI, MUNICIPAL seafaring heritage and modern this, these boats will keep clog-
bling dockyards rather than the creeping into residential areas. COUNCIL MEMBER residential needs. ging up our streets,” he told The
peaceful neighbourhoods they The Law on Road Occupancy, Northern Municipal Coun- Daily Tribune.
once knew. introduced under Decree No. 2 cil member Abdulla Al Qubaisi
Eager
Residents like Hassan are ea-
ger for change.
“It’s not just a boat here and
there,” he says. “Some days,
there’s a whole line of them,
creating real hazards.”
For Hassan and his neigh-
bours, the wait for action has
gone on long enough.
“Community cooperation
sounds good, but unless we see
it happening soon, our patience
will wear thin,” he added. “We’re
looking to the authorities to take
Big boats taking up parking spaces in residential areas control.”
NBB Unveils ‘Yalla’ Family Account







The All-New Family Digital Banking Experience


TDT | Manama
pleased to announce the new their young ones from the age of
he National Bank of Bahrain digital family banking experi- 10. They can also enjoy setting
T(NBB) has introduced its lat- ence ‘Yalla’, which empowers automated allowances and view
est digital innovation in family young accountholders to gain their transactions with ease.
banking with the launch of the financial literacy and aware- Children, in turn, can request
‘Yalla’ Family Account, a dy- ness. This initiative signifies our and receive funds through a se-
namic youth-focused solution. determination towards com- cure digital engagement.”
This innovative digital solu- munity inclusion by offering For added convenience, cus-
tion marks the Bank’s latest tailored banking services that tomers can also open the Yalla
offering designed to promote support families in their finan- Family Account through NBB’s
financial inclusion within fam- cial journeys.” extensive network of branches
ilies while nurturing responsi- Highlighting the features across the Kingdom.
ble financial habits among the of the new solution, Omar Al The Bank remains focused on
younger generation from an Adhami, Head of Retail Digital delivering innovative products
early age. Banking at NBB added, “The NBB that cater to the diverse needs
The solution allows parents to cess to key financial tools while Youth can also benefit from their lifestyle. Digital Banking App enables of its clientele.
seamlessly onboard their chil- retaining oversight and respond exclusive offers through the Commenting on the launch, parents to open a Yalla Family The Yalla Family Account un-
dren and manage their accounts to their fund requests, all within Points by NBB App, making way Subah Abdullatif Al Zayani, Account for their children up derscores NBB’s dedication to
through the NBB Digital Bank- a secure and intuitive digital for a more rewarding banking Chief Executive – Retail Bank- to the age of 18. Additionally, helping youth build a secure
ing App, provide them with ac- ecosystem. experience that complements ing at NBB stated, “We are they can grant digital access to and prosperous financial future.
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