Bahrain's Housing and Urban Planning Ministry has announced the start of construction and renovation works on 300 housing units as part of the first phase of the Muharraq City Development Project.

The scope of work also includes major upgrades to infrastructure and public services on these projects coming up within the city.

Housing and Urban Planning Minister Amna Al Romaihi confirmed that enabling works for the 239 properties acquired in designated neighbourhoods has progressed according to schedule, with development already under way at completed sites, while preparations continue for the remaining plots.

This comes following the recent meeting of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister with top officials at Riffa Palace to review the latest progress on the Muharraq City Development Plan, reported BNA.

Prince Salman reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to implementing the Royal Order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, aimed at preserving Bahrain’s historical and cultural identity through the restoration of iconic sites, including Isa Al Kabeer Palace and Muharraq’s neighbourhoods.