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Bye Bye Falcon
Plans are in motion to remove the historic Falcon monument near Bahrain International Airport as part of a major road upgrade.The project aims to increase capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour and ease traffic congestion, but there is discussion around preserving heritage.The Muharraq Municipal Council is now reviewing designs to balance development with tradition, as Bahrain continues to modernise key routes under Vision 2030.
Cup Drama
A thriller in the Bahraini King’s Cup semi-final as Khalidiya and Al-Riffa finished 3–3 after full-time. Al-Riffa held their nerve in the shootout, winning 4–3 on penalties to secure their spot in the final. This was amazing to watch!
Food Safety Crackdown
A company in Bahrain has been shut down for six months after being caught relabelling expired food with fake dates.The owner was sentenced to three years in prison, fined BD10,000, and will be deported after serving his term. Five others also received jail sentences.Authorities say the case posed a serious risk to public health, warning that strict action will continue against such violations.
Market Construction
Plans for the long-awaited central market in Hamad Town are moving forward again, with construction set to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.The project is expected to take around 16 months to complete, with Eskan Bank taking over development after land transfer procedures are finalised.
Hamas Town Theft
Two individuals have been arrested for stealing rare and valuable items from a home in Hamad Town, with losses estimated at BD200,000. Authorities launched an immediate investigation, using evidence and search operations to identify and arrest the suspects.
Factak: Bahrain receives roughly 15 Million tourist visitors per year, the majority of which come from Saudi Arabia via the causeway.
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