H.E. Gen. Shaikh Rashid: Protecting lives on the road, ensuring smooth traffic flow top priority

TDT | Manama

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The Minister of Interior, His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, emphasised Bahrain’s continued commitment to enhancing road safety, noting the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to protect lives and property.

“Ensuring the safety of our citizens on the roads is a top priority, and we will continue to implement measures that save lives and maintain smooth traffic flow,” said H.E. Gen. Shaikh Rashid, also Chairman of the Traffic Council.

He highlighted the support of the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Review

The Traffic Council, chaired by H.E. Gen. Shaikh Rashid, convened yesterday to review its agenda.

Present were H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; H.E. Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works; and H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education.

Among key discussions was the development of a national strategy to reduce traffic congestion, designated as part of the government’s priority programmes.

The council approved appointing a consultancy firm to conduct a comprehensive study and established a working group from relevant authorities to assess current congestion levels, coordinate roles, and adopt best practices ahead of a full congestion-reduction strategy.

Leislations

H.E. Gen. Shaikh Rashid also underlined the importance of legislative measures to address congestion, stressing that coordinated policy and legal frameworks are critical for sustainable traffic management.

The council reviewed progress on smart camera installations, which aim to enhance road safety and monitor traffic patterns.

Other infrastructure updates included the development and expansion of Road 76 in Sakhir and measures to mitigate the accumulation of heavy trucks in residential areas.

Proposals The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications presented proposals for the King Hamad Causeway link to Bahrain Northern Road and updates on the GCC railway project connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

H.E. Gen. Shaikh Rashid expressed appreciation to council members for their efforts and emphasised the importance of field operations and roundthe-clock readiness to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.