Janahi Pushes Smart Vision

TDT | Manama

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A parliamentary drive to revitalise Bahrain’s capital is gaining momentum, with MP Mohamed Husain Janahi linking the push for smart city development to long-standing housing demands and wider efforts to enhance urban sustainability.

The Capital Governorate representative said he is leading a movement within the Council of Representatives to transform the capital into a smart city aligned with international standards, while reviving local markets currently grappling with summer downturns.

Janahi underscored the need for infrastructure upgrades, particularly in street lighting, public parks, and recreational spaces. He noted that six parks in the governorate were in urgent need of maintenance, while proposals for new community halls and public amenities were under consideration.

Housing and planning

But Janahi made it clear that his proposals extend beyond beautification efforts. He tied the success of the smart city vision to the resolution of enduring challenges such as delayed housing projects and evolving workforce structures.

He also pointed to concerns about certain investment models lacking transparency, suggesting they may be contributing to economic imbalance in the capital and calling for stronger regulatory alignment to support sustainable development.

Janahi urged renewed momentum on the Hoora housing project and a review of pending applications dating back to the early 2000s, noting that addressing these legacy cases would support broader planning and social policy goals.

As part of his wider proposal to enhance livability and urban management, Janahi also recommended reinstating motorcycle patrols and intensifying efforts to address public misconduct.

His initiative, he said, is not limited to infrastructure development but seeks to improve quality of life through a balanced mix of policy reform, urban renewal, and greater civic engagement.