ISSUE 128 islanderAMWAJ JUNE 2021

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Letter from the Editor

Dear Islanders, We are halfway through 2021, and we remain We would like to remind our dear residents to follow optimistic about what the future has in store. the AIA Instagram page - @amwajassociation and the Instagram @amwaj_islands for up-to- Inside this issue, we have included a list of the date information as it becomes available. precautionary measures that have been undertaken by the National Taskforce for Combatting the Unfortunately, we have seen a spike in COVID-19 Coronavirus (COVID-19), and how those measures cases during this period; therefore we strongly urge affect our visitors and residents. Turn to page 2 for our residents and guests to abide by the regulations more details. set to protect the public health. Together, we can overcome this challenging time. The security in Amwaj Islands is constantly striving to offer our residents the best of service and quicker Wishing you and your loved ones safety and good response time. Therefore, the security number has health. been updated and can now be contacted by phone Stay safe and well. or Whatsapp; all important contacts can be found inside every issue of the Amwaj Islander as well as in Sincerely, the directory page at the back of the newsletter. The Amwaj Team

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Updated Precautionary Protocols for COVID-19

Following consideration of a report submitted by the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government Executive Committee approved measures aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19 by closing non-essential sectors and activities.

1. Closure of private gyms, sports facilities, The following shall remain open: It is with great pleasure that Amwaj Islands Central swimming pools, beaches and entertainment 1. Hypermarkets, supermarkets and grocery Owners Association (AIA) invite all land, building, areas stores and villa owners of Amwaj Islands, to attend our 2. Suspension of attendance of fans at 2. Produce shops sporting events virtual Annual General Meeting for the year 2021. 3. Fresh fish and butcheries 3. Prohibition of home gatherings and events 4. Bakeries The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 4. Work-from-home policy to cover 70% of Government employees 5. Petrol stations and natural gas filling at 4 pm on Zoom Application . stations 5. Closure of malls and retail stores 6. Private hospitals subject to NHRA To participate in the meeting 6. Closure of all restaurants and cafes – communication services to be limited to takeaways and please use the QR code delivery only 7. Pharmacies 7. Closure of all cinemas 8. Telecommunication shops (Batelco, Zain, STC) 8. Banning all conferences and events 9. Banks and currency exchange services 9. Closure of salons, hairdressers and spas 10. Private companies and offices 10. Suspension of in-person learning at schools and higher educational institutions, 11. Import, export and distribution businesses kindergartens, rehabilitation centres, 12. Construction and maintenance sector nurseries and training centres, with the Important Notes for Owners: exception of attendance for international 13. Factories - If a quorum is not reached, the AGM will be postponed to the examinations 14. Automobile repair shops Please note protocols are subject to change by the Government Executive Committee, we will be keeping following Saturday, June 05, 2021 you updated through our social media. -All owners in Amwaj Islands Central Owners Association have We wish you and your families health and safety during this challenging the right to attend the virtual meeting once they register period. through the above QR code and prove their ownership of a central unit within AIA. -Only owners who have paid their year 2020 service charges are allowed to vote at the meeting (refer to Article 27/4 of Resolution (1) of Year 2020 and AIA Articles of Association and Bylaws).

Organised and Managed By Grant Thornton - For further enquiries, email [email protected] Registration link https://www.gtemeet.com/aia-agm-2021 For more information on the above events, contact ART Rotana via email at fb.art@ rotana.com or call 16000111. 4 June 2021

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SAFETY & AMWAJ NOTICE BOARD SECURITY The Amwaj SecuritySafety and & Maintenance team SAFETY & SECURITYare responsibleSecurity for the below. For leaks or Security Solutions blockage in a common area, contact Kamel on W.L.L. company 3666 6007. Beach and road cleaning, damage are responsible for on roads or pavements, fallen signboards or all safety and security around the islands. Security Solutions flags and garbage bins request, contact Niaz on have developed a respectable 3315 6871. For construction site issues contact reputation in the field of security, Roger on 3909 4842. For workers’ gate pass, and the management looks contact Mohammed on 3943 4809. For pest forward to the improvement of control issues contact Pest Control on 1781 1233. security of the common areas around the islands. Traffic accidents can be reported to police on 199, medical emergency, ambulance or fire can be directed to 999, with the assistance of the Telephone / Whatsapp: 77996666 Amwaj Security team.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Safety Precautions

For the safety of you and your support efforts to contain the Coronavirus loved ones, please try to practice (COVID-19) by advancing contact tracing self-quarantine whenever possible efforts, and raising awareness of active Should you have any questions, or if cases within the Kingdom, and maintain you suspect you have symptoms of accurate figures provided by the Ministry Coronavirus, please call 444. of Health. Please download the app, free The Kingdom of Bahrain have launched of charge, for both iOS and Android from the ‘Be Aware’ app, which aims to apps.bahrain.bh TALA

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