ANNUAL REPORT 2019
His Royal Highness His Majesty His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
The Prime Minister The King of Bahrain The Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister Capital Governorate Annual Report 2019
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INDEX
Capital Governorate To be a leading and distinctive Governorate in 10 serving its citizens and residents for a better life and sustainable development.
Supervising development and 20 communicating with partners
The Capital Governorate has paid special attention to tracking governmental services provided to citizens and residents and has endeavored to active integral communication channels with the community
Community Security The Capital Governorate has given community 34 security special importance as it is the cornerstone of the country progress, growth and prosperity
Sustainable Programmes and 38 Project
The Capital Governorate takes into account the need to link project and programme objectives to United Nations sustainable development goals in order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all
Social Partnership The Capital Governorate serves to build bridges 50 of relationships, cultures and common concepts that contribute to raising public awareness in the community
Local and International Achievements 70
2019 was an exceptional year for the Capital Governorate distinguished by building strategic partnerships overseas, and receiving international and local titles and awards
Development and Modernization 76
The Capital Governorate seeks to motivate its employees and develop their capabilities and talents as it believes in the importance of supporting the human element The Capital Governorate seeks to promote and develop the services provided to all segments of the community by adopting a number of activities and programs in 2019.
The Capital Governorate is working hard and would spare no effort to enhance its role as the first Governorate to be founded in the kingdom, and holds a special part for being the political and economic capital of the kingdom.
Taking into account this privilege, the capital Governorate’s activities have been always diverse in an attempt to reach tvthe desired goals of community service and maintain community security and Public order.
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The Capital Governorate during 2019, continued to implement significant and innovative initiatives Governor which aimed to develop the community through programs and projects designed to suit the needs Words and requests of the people of the Governorate while further ensuring that the seventeen sustainable development goals are incorporated into those projects and programs. distinctly reflected the capital as a society. Moreover, it contributed to the development of our country, Directed towards the development of society, wherein according to the figures and statistics, the the 2030 Agenda’s goals focused on individual Governorate represented by the General Status development and a better life, wherein the Committee carried out Twenty-five (25) field visits to Governorate has adopted many initiatives that the various regions of the Governorate, as it received continue into this area, in order to maintain the 1764 complaints, requests and proposals that were accomplishments achieved during the past years. submitted by citizens and residents, which were an increase of 113% compared to 2018. These efforts have received regional and local recognition, as the Capital Governorate won the This year it also witnessed the organizing and Excellence Award in Communication with Clients sponsorship of 174 activities and programs in various for the best interactions in the National System for fields. The Security Committee further held 17 Proposals and Complaints (Tawasul) for the second meetings of the Security Committee, through which consecutive year. 63 recommendations were submitted to the relevant authorities. In addition to implementing 70% of it. This was during the fourth governmental forum 2019, where the Governorate was honoured by His Royal Based on its efforts to preserve society and achieve Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the safety for all; the Governorate, in cooperation with Prime Minister, and by His Royal Highness Prince the concerned authorities, also was equipped to Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy include safety and security requirements in 65 Supreme Commander, First Deputy Prime Minister. restaurants in Umm Al-Hassam further to ensuring that safety requirements are met in 65 industrial Moreover, this records as the honour of facilities and warehouses in Salman Port. documentation of the province’s efforts to serve the people and the community of the capital. In conclusion, I shall not neglect to express my sincere appreciation to the wise leadership, may In 2017 the Capital Governorate launched the “My God protect him, as well as the rational government Capital” application where it achieved significant for the attention and care it gives to the people of success at the Arab level by winning the Arab the Governorate, and to His Excellency Lieutenant Governments Smart Services Award for 2019 at General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, a ceremony held in the Arab Republic of Egypt Minister of Interior for support, assistance and under the auspices of the Minister of Planning, directives that have a very positive impact in Develop Follow-up and Administrative Reform Dr. Hala Al- the performance of the Governorate. Accordingly, Saeed. That the Arab Centre for Smart Services may I also extend the expression of our thanks and Technology and Innovation grants honorary awards appreciation to all the partners and supporters who to the governments of Arab countries and official have contributed in supporting and succeeding the institutions whose applications and technologies Governorate’s program, and to all employees of the are in line with the Internet and further comply with Capital Governorate for their efforts to enhance the international standards for official websites. Governorate’s role and status, along with serving the families and residents. The programs and projects adopted by the Capital Governorate registered many positive results, which Hisham bin Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Chapter One Capital Governorate Area squarekilometers 83،80
Population based on 547،983
Location
The Capital Governorate is located in the North East of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It links the Muharraq Governorate three causeways also linked to Sitra Island with a another causeway.
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01 Al Fatih Mosque
02 Al Khamis Mosque
03 Al Najma Bahrain Club
04 Bahrain Fort
05 The Bahrain National Theatre
07 Bahrain Financial Harbour
08 Bab Al Bahrain
09 Gold City 10 Beit Al Quran CAPITAL 11 Bahrain Synagogue GOVERNORATE 12 Capital Mall for Bahraini handmade products MAP Capital Governorate History
Capital Governorate is the first of the four Governorates in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It was announced in 1997 in accordance with the provisions of Decree Law No. 16 of 1996 on the Governorates regulation, in order to maintain the advancement of the Governorate in all respects, and develop it socially, economically and architecturally.
As a result of activating the basis and principles set out at the National Action Charter, which was approved by the Bahraini people and with the issuance of the amended constitution of 2002, as well as several law decrees issued by the King, the Governorates law has been amended and developed in line with the principles of the great reform project of His Majesty the King.
Decree No. (7) of 1997 appointing the first governor of the Capital Governorate – Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Atiyat Allah bin Al Rahman al Khalifa. on May 8, 2002, a Royal Decree No. (16) of 2002 was issued, appointing Shaikh Hamoud bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa as the next Capital Governor. He remained in this post for two consecutive terms.
In October 2011, a Royal Decree No. 100 of 2011 was issued, appointing Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as the governor, and for four consecutive years, his appointment was renewed twice in 2016 and 2020. To be a leading and distinctive Governorate in serving its citizens and residents for a better life and sustainable development.
Vision
To contribute in providing excellent and quality services, developing the society and the economy while maintaining a secure, attractive, and sustainable environment for citizens and residents, through creating Mission effective partnership with all sectors of the society
Cooperation Quality Vocational
Transparency Accountability Values To achieve the vision and mission of the Capital Governorate, the strategic objectives have been formulated in order to improve the level of services provided to citizens and residents. They are outlined as follows:
Receive complaints from citizens and find appropriate solutions
Raise the level of services and improve the performance of the government
Maintain security and public order
Strategic objectives Improve infrastructure
Maintain and improve the environment
Sustainably develop the governorate economically and socially
Consolidation of community partnership and deepen the sense of patriotis
Most Significant Achievements
A total of complaints The Capital Governorate wins 1764 and requests were received last 01 the Arab Governments Smart 02 year which is an increase of Services Award for 2019 113% than compared to 2018
Guaranteeing the safety and The Capital Governorate security requirements the 03 organized and sponsored 04 Capital Governorate hosted 174 activities and programs in 65 industrial facilities and various fields warehouses in Salman Port
Completion of the incorporation Honoring over 05 of safety and security 06 requirements in 100 volunteers and collaborators 65 with the Governorate restaurants in Umm Al-Hassam
The Security Committee held Implementation of 07 17 meetings and addressed 08 25 63 recommendations, field visits to various Government›s regions and 70% villages of which were implemented
Publishing of 09 54 10 workshops and courses were 266 different journal articles to held, as 1735 training hours were familiarize the residents with employed by employees of the the roles and goals of the Governorate Governorate
4674 The Capital Governorate for the second consecutive year 11 individuals downloaded the 12 received the «My Capital» application, in Excellence Award in Communicating with addition to 423 proposed Customers during the Fourth requests submitted to the Edition of Government Forum Governorate through it Excellency Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Excellency Hassan Abdullah Al Madani bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Deputy Governor Capital Governor
Excellency Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Jameel Hasan Al Ruwaie Social Programmes and Society Affairs Director Engineering Services and Investment Director Organizational Structure
Salah Abdullah Buzaid AlDoseri Information and Follow-up Director Introducing services, tasks and responsibilities according to the organizational structure of the Governorate:
The Capital Governorate provides many services to citizens and residents, according to the organizational structure, which has been divided into four departments.
Social Programs and Community Affairs Department
Hessa Jassim Al Ahmed Engineering and Investment Services Department Human Resources and Finance Director
Information and Follow-up Department
Human Resources and Finance Department Chapter Two Supervising development and communicating with partners
To build strong bridges with society, the Capital Governorate relies upon various relevant and influential communication channels where it is constantly keeping track and following up on all the governmental services provided to citizens and residents. Supervising development and communicating with partners
To achieve its role in creating communication channels between families and officials from various governmental entities and to further achieve the role committed to supervising the implementation of the state’s general policy and following up on the development plan projects, the Capital Governorate placed Government Services Follow-up File provided to citizens and residents.
To ensure the provision of integrated services to citizens and to avoid any shortcomings that may occur, the Governorate in coordination with all relevant authorities executes the roles assigned in line with the notion of complementary work between all state agencies. In order to do so, the province relied on the most important channels of communication with citizens and residents, aiming to transfer their needs and demands to officials of various governmental entities. Moreover, to ensure the provision of integrated services to the people and undertaking its mandated role in coordination with all relevant authorities the Capital Governorate avoids any shortcomings that may occur, in accordance with the concept of complementary work among all state agencies.
As evidenced by the fact that, we review a number of vital projects and programs that have been implemented and have left their mark in the region:
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Irregular/ Before After Unplanned Constructions
Before After
The fieldwork team is closely working on investigating T irregular/ unplanned houses. The Capital Governorate modified during the years 2013-2018 completed the amendment and removal of violations 00 in Forty-four (44) buildings by the end of 2019, as the total number of buildings, in which security and safety 29 00 requirements have been included. 278 21 Moreover, since the launch of the 2013 project, 1069 random 200 and unplanned buildings were reached. While the committee 10 100 continues to follow up on the various buildings located in the Governorate to ensure their compliance with security and safety standards the committee made amendments 0 number of modified total The 201 201 201 201 201 2018 2019 to those buildings to ensure the availability of criteria and standards to include in those houses.
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Guaranteeing Safety Requirements In Restaurants
The restaurants› inspection committee of the Capital instructions and measures to be taken by the owners of Governorate continued its efforts to include security and restaurants to deal with cases of fire as soon as it occurs safety requirements for restaurants located within the before it affects other stores. jurisdiction of the Governorate. The committee ended the inspection and modification of 65 restaurants in Umm Al Additionally, the committee identified violations in the Hasam, according to an integrated process plan, starting monitored restaurants, wherein it notified the necessities by monitoring those restaurants, ensuring their cleanliness, required to correct their conditions and further include the presence of fire extinguishers and security and safety safety security specifications, with the application of requirements. legal procedures against those who abstain from these conditions. In order to ensure the availability of preventive measures and precautions, in a manner that guarantees a safe and The committee also launched the third phase in Al-Naeem risk-free environment for restaurant owners and market area, as it finished visiting thirty-six (36) restaurants located visitors the Governorate has placed awareness posters in the area; the committee is scheduled to complete its on the storefronts in several languages containing safety work during the coming period.
Before After
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Including Factory Safety Requirements
Before After
In cooperation with the relevant authorities, the Capital agencies to prevent risks through monitoring, awareness, Governorate has completed campaigns to ensure the guidance and direction, as well as ensuring that the safety and security requirements which are met in sixty- precautionary measures are taken to avoid any fires, to five (65) industrial facilities and warehouses in the Salman ensure the availability of an environment protected from Port region. Whereas, the campaign came to address the sources of risk. shared goals of the Governorate and the participating
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Communication With Parents
The Governorate has accordingly devised the best tools E P Pا that contribute to making the communication process with citizens and residents simple and effective, as it understands the importance of strengthening channels and means of communication with the people of the capital. E The Governorate further took advantage of all modern T P E means of communication to be related to all groups of society.
T T There are further twenty (20) direct and indirect communication channels used by the Governorate The Capital Governorate seeks diversification of communication channels, to reach the largest possible R segment of citizens and residents, to reach their needs, demands and problems that concerned them, and to find solutions to them with the competent authorities and T work to meet them, in a manner that achieves the desired T T development goals.
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1 Direct Communication Channels
In total six channels of direct communication were installed the Governor, in addition to the Governorate Coordination for the Capital Governorate, which was: (His Excellency the Council, the Complaints and Inquiries Section, field visits, Governor of the Capital’s Council, which is held weekly, general status reports and much more). visits, meetings and interviews conducted by His Excellency
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Visits, Meetings And Interviews With His Excellency The Governor Of The Capital
The Capital Governorate pursues the open door policy with all segments of society to activate the supervision A E of the responsible leadership in approaching citizens and 2019 closely touching their needs and further working to meet their requirements in cooperation and coordination with 1 government service agencies.
As evidence of this, the total number of 517 invitations, 19 appointments, meetings and field visits in addition to the events and occasions that were fulfilled by His Excellency Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Governor of 2 the Capital Governorate during the past year, whether R inside or outside the province. Furthermore, last year, the governor of the capital held 248 interviews with senior officials, personalities, citizens and residents in his office R located in the Governorate building in Qudaibiya, while the 11 number of events and events attended by His Excellency reached 116, as, for the activities and events that came under the auspices of His Excellency, they numbered 58. 2 On the level of field visits by his Excellency the Governor to certain areas of the capital, it reached 25 visits. 00 2 0 200 1 0 100 0 0 .
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1.2 The Weekly Governorate Majlis And The Visits Of His Excellency The Governor To The Capital's Councils
The Capital Governorate opened the Majlis during the the time. Furthermore, to transfer the concerns to the nineteen week last year; as His Excellency Shaikh Hisham competent authorities and discuss their implementation bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital on the ground, in a way that achieves the coordinating role Governorate, received guests from members of the House of the Governorate between the citizens and the service of Representatives, Shura Council, state officials, notables, providers. businessmen, and a group of families of citizens and residents. During the year, His Excellency made 51 visits to the councils located in the Governorate, to enhance communication In addition to receiving complaints, requests, ideas and between His Excellency the Governor and citizens, as well observations that occupy the people His Excellency as preserving the popular legacies through community reviewed with distinguished guests of the Governorate outreach through weekly and periodic councils. the most important topics and issues on the display at .
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1.3 The Coordination Council Of The Capital Governorate
The Coordinating Council of the capital Governorate held four meetings, during its third session of 2019 during which The percentages of various services, social and security issues were discussed. These sessions aimed at promoting and developing the recommendations, which was services provided to the citizen, resident and visitor. completed, not completed, and Wherein, the council reviewed sixteen (16) reports that dealt with the most prominent developmental issues under implementation during the raised in the capital which was monitored through the year 2019 Governorate’s General Status Committee. Not In addition to reports presented by the bodies represented implemented % in the Council and relevant authorities the total 53 recommendations approved by the Coordination Council of the Capital Governorate in its third session last year In progress % reached thirty-two recommendations, 14 of which were 3 implemented, and work is underway to implement a recommendation submitted by the Council to government Implemented agencies, while 17 recommendations have not yet been 44% implemented.
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Complaints And Inquiries
In accordance with the law of its establishment, Capital to overseeing the general policy and development plans Governorate has attributed special importance to the of the country; the Governorate is further consistent in complaints and inquiries file, as it is one of the most delivering major duties to serving the people for a better prominent tasks that continue to being carried out by the life, development and sustainable. Governorate. Therefore, the Governorate has endeavoured all possible means to monitor the needs of the people in the various housing complexes of the capital. Besides, the Governorate has worked in cooperation and coordination 201 2019 with government service agencies to follow up and discuss the possibility of meeting them according to a specific 2000 work mechanism. 1
The statistics show the increasing confidence of citizens and residents in the coordinating role of the Capital Governorate. As the total number of complaints and 1000 requests received for the Capital Governorate increased last year which is from 1764 complaints and requests 9 compared to 768 in 2018. This reflects the people›s 00 confidence in the services and roles that the Governorate 202 plays to solve their problems and follow their requests with 0 the concerned authorities in an attempt to resolve them. In 201 201 201 201 201 201 2019 the endeavours to achieve its mission aimed at contributing
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General Status Reports
Over the past year, the Governorate of the capital has problems that disconcert them. Moreover to fulfill security prepared 12 reports on general conditions, in which it and conventional living for the people in cooperation and monitored the social, economic and security conditions coordination with the relevant authorities, consistent and of the Capital Governorate. These reports aim to identify comprehensive development approach sought by the wise the needs of the people and follow up on the issues and leadership.
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Field Visits
The Capital Governorate, last year carried out 25 field visits Comparison of total field visits which were affiliated to the Governorate regions. These between 2014 - 2019 years visits aimed to touch closely the needs of the people and further and further implementing it under the wise 51 60 leadership’s directives. Moreover, in order to approach the citizens, monitor their demands, avoid any deficiencies that 40 may occur in the services provided to them; the Governorate 24 25 follows their needs with the relevant government agencies 18 21 by presenting them in the Coordination Council meetings, 20 which is held monthly to further find a common ground that supports the owners of complaints. 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Capital Governorate further considers field visits as one of the most important communication channels for the province for its role in conveying the concerns of the people.
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Indirect Communication Channels
The importance of communicating with the people in on enhancing communication between the Governorate all ways and means is extremely crucial to the Capital and citizens and residents in the capital. In response to Governorate. Thus, several channels that are the most providing the people with the latest events and activities prevalent in society have been devoted to publishing of the Governorate further initiatives the launch of these news. Whereas, these tools have a significant impact mediums.
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During the past year, the Capital Governorate has Moreover, these releases highlighted the mission and vision, released 266 different press articles, including (news to further contribute to the promotion of all the efforts releases, statements, interviews, lengthy interviews, made by the Governorate and to enhance communication and investigations), where it aimed to highlight the within various groups of society. Governorate›s activities and events, as well as the roles it plays in the development of the individual and society.
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Publications
In addition to documenting its achievements, the Governorate during that year, additionally it also issued a Governorate considers the periodicals, releases and fasting calendar (Ramadan) booklet and Ramadan evenings publications to play a positive advantage in informing the 1440/2019 in the holy month, which included prayer times, public of the roles it plays and highlighting its efforts. Ramadan evenings and their managers› contact number. It Therefore, the Governorate issued several publications further issued an introductory brochure about the Manama during the past year. Moreover, it further issued its Healthy City program and the profile of Umm Al Hasam for annual report for the year 2018, which contains the most the Healthy Cities Program. important initiatives, activities and events adopted by the
Total 2.3 Downloads 4674
Interacting complaints With and proposals «My Capital» 423 Application completed 192 In progress 132
The «My Capital» application for smartphones, which Statistics also show that the Governorate received 423 was launched by the Capital Governorate at the end of complaints and proposals through the application during 2017, received a positive response from the citizens and the past year, whereas 192 complaints or proposals were residents in the Governorate during 2019, where the total completed in cooperation with the relevant government of 4,674 citizens and residents downloaded the application agencies, while 132 complaints or suggestions are being past year. completed by the Governorate's residents through the application.
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Social Media
By creating the most leading form of communication with These channels enable to speed up and enhance the the people of the capital and achieving its goals the Capital process of communication with all citizens and residents. Governorate has consistently maintained in creating In addition to modern applications via smart tools, the accounts in the most significant and relevant electronic Governorate has allocated 7 electronic communication communication channels, which enjoys wide attention from channels that include multiple accounts via social network, different groups of society. through which, the most important, latest news, photos related to events and programs are provided in real-time and directly, to followers. These channels are:
Bahrain.bh/tawasul [email protected] Twasul System
www.capital.gov.bh
Cg_Bahrain عاصمتي - MyCapital Application via smart phones for iPhone and Android
CapitalBahrain
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The Capital Governorate gives utmost importance to Community Security and Public Safety. Public Security
Community Security is considered to be one of the fundamental pillars for creating modern societies and is also one of the major factors to providing a safe environment for workplaces and organization in order to reassure the people and further create an inspiration for creativity to create to new horizons by protecting its achievements and a path toward development and progress.
Acknowledging the pivotal role that security plays in maintaining community peace, achieving stability and further disseminating peace and tranquility among citizens and residents alike the Capital Governorate on the basis of the responsibilities and powers defined by the Provincial Establishment Law, the Capital Governorate has granted public security special importance as it is the cornerstone upon which the nation’s progress, growth and prosperity are based on.
The Capital Governorate, in cooperation with the Governorate Police Directorate, has endeavored to provide all means and ways that contribute to preserving community security and stability. In order to maintain security which contributes to protecting the material and moral gains of the citizen and the resident aligns with the goals of the state in ensuring peaceful and comfortable life for everyone who lives on this good land in order to ensure peace in the various regions and villages of the Governorate.
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Security Committee
His Excellency Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin capital. In cooperation with the various departments of Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, issued a decision the Ministry of Interior, sixty-three (63) recommendations in September 2016 stipulating the formation of a security were submitted to the relevant authorities, Forty-four committee with the involvement in each governorate (44) recommendations were implemented, and Eleven (11) headed by the governor with the membership of each of recommendations are being implemented, while eight (8) the deputy governor, the director-general of the Police recommendations have not been implemented. Directorate, representatives of the General Directorate According to the ministerial decision, the committee follows of Civil Defense, the Criminal Information department, up the security situation and offers a security strategy for Certificate Section, and the General Directorate of the governorate, that contributes to the development of Traffic. The committee is concerned with studying the security programs and plans which in turn contributes to security issues in the Governorate, exchanging opinions continually developing and protecting people, property, on them, coordinating between the concerned competent public facilities and services. authorities and proposing everything that preserves public order and public morals. The Governor submits periodic Moreover, develop recommendations to secure and protect reports to His Excellency the Minister of Interior on the installations and facilities of strategic importance and work of the Committee. exchange data and information on a security aspect. The committee also contributes to setting security plans In implementation of the decision issued by His Excellency for various occasions and activities of the governorate, the Minister of the Interior, the Security Committee in the with further spreading security awareness, discussing and Capital Governorate held seventeen (17) meetings during studying security problems specific to each governorate the past year, out of which Thirty-Five (35) reports were and proposing solutions to them. discussed and reviewed the security needs and ways to establish security and reassurance for all the people of the
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Meetings 17 Repoets 35
Recommendations that were submitted by the Security Committee of the concerned authorities in 2019
Not being submitted Total implemented 8 implemented 11 44 63
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Ashura Season
In order to achieve its coordination role between the In order to continue the efforts of the governorate to various Government Entities, the Governor of the Capital facilitate the mourners and provide all their needs, His has intensified its efforts within the framework of the Excellency the Governor visited the Matams in the capital, wise leadership, directives to serve religious occasions and Manama, to find out the needs required by the service and facilitate their establishment in an atmosphere of security, security authorities during the Ashura Season. During the order and reassurance. Furthermore, in cooperation with visit, His Excellency was briefed on the needs of those the security and service agencies discussions are created responsible for Matams, Processions and Hospitality for the need of funerals and processions in the capital, in Places. a manner that preserves security and serves the mourners and visitors to keep the Ashura Season separate from the politicization aspects to ensure the revival of this occasion in an atmosphere of security, order, tranquility and safety.
In an effort to achieve this, His Excellency Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, presided over a coordination meeting for the Ashura Season in the presence of representatives of the security authorities, heads of Matams, and Husseini Processions in the Governorate, to obtain all the arrangements and preparations necessary to welcome the season and ensure the smooth flow of processions; as well as laying out visuals for its implementation on the ground to ensure the success of the Ashura season which reflects the cultural appearance and religious freedom enjoyed by citizens and residents in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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In an effort to achieve better and more sustainable future for all the Capital Gov- ernorate closely looks at partnerships and collaboration opportunities between differ- ent programs and organizations in order to achieve the sustainable development goals which recognized by the United Nations. Sustainable Programmes and Project
Moreover, in an effort to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all the Capital Governorate aims to achieve all the sustainability goals listed by the United Nations Organization to meet the needs and aspirations of the people. In recognition of achieving the SDG’s the Governorate is keen to associate its projects and programme’s instituted with the SDG’s, especially in the social, economic and environmental aspects of the capital community. An SDG’s society enables the society and its members to meet their needs and provide equality for all.
The Governorate has further implemented many community initiatives that are distinguished due to its consideration to the people in order to obtain the developmental opportunities and the real partnership among Government Entities, Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector to contribute to its sustainability.
Furthermore, the Governorate has made constant effort to include the values and importance of citizenship in the hearts of the people which would further directly and positively affect the course of social responsibility in the Capital Governorate.
Moreover further following the footstep of the vision of the Capital Governorate, this states that “It shall be a leading and distinctive Governorate in the service of citizens and residents for a better life and sustainable development”
L P P
L The Capital Governorate has developed a scientific E mechanism to track and grow the progress of any project or programme to be adopted by the Governorate. The governorate has additionally set goals and indicators to measure the extent to which these goals were achieved, as well as further creating and preparing reports after any A project to measure the achievements and compare them P with the goals during a specific period, which transforms in favour of:
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P N The goals of A P P
E E Creating new channels of N sector to search for P
E Gaining the confidence of A T of their affairs P
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The Green Capital Project
The Capital Governorate implemented its campaigns in achieving the contents of the governorate’s messages, during the year 2019, which comes as part of the Green the Capital Governorate further encourages eco- friendly Capital project launched by the Governorate in 2014 under organizations to create projects. In which it aspires to raise the slogan “a green capital ... for a better life”. The project the awareness of society members and educating them aims to increase the green areas in the capital and create about their issues that affect their present and future lives, agricultural and environmental awareness, which makes it with the participation of several families and volunteers. an important part of pushing the aesthetic image of the Capital to the highest levels. In addition, it reflects its cultural and environmental façade.
In addition to campaigns which aim to clean the Capital’s coasts in several areas, during 2019, the Capital Governorate launched a campaign to cultivate and develop the Eastern Eker Park. The campaign is held annually to conserve the aesthetic image of the coasts and to preserve the marine environment.
In an effort to enhance community partnerships, increase green areas, and introduce community members to the importance of afforestation and its impact on life in addition to the ecosystem. These contribute to reducing pollution in the Capital Governorate. In regards to its role
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The Nation Of Muhammad Programme (All Prayers And Blessings Of Allah Be Upon Him) In Its Eighth Version
The Capital Governorate established a series of achieve its goals in developing the Capital Governorate programmes during the holy month of Ramadan within community in various fields, the eighth edition program the activities of “Nation of Muhammad Programme (All included the following activities: Prayers and Blessings of Allah be upon him”, in order to
1 Women Morning Gathering
The Capital Governorate organized a Women Morning employees and a number of women from the community Gathering under the title “Fasting and Health” in and representatives of civil society entities. cooperation with the Health and Social Affairs Department of the Ministry of Interior, within the “Nation of Muhammad This Morning Gathering reflects positively on the female Programme (All Prayers and Blessings of Allah be upon component that aims to increase awareness of body him” activities program in its eighth edition. health and the right consumption of food, especially during the blessed month Ramadan. The event also witnessed On the occasion of the approaching month of Ramadan, training sessions, which indicated the responsiveness and a Women Morning Gathering was held in the Capital interest and a positive reflection on the participants. Governorate building in Qudaibiya in the presence of female
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Gergaoon Celebration
The Capital Governorate performed its annual, the Governorate’s plan of the Gergaoon’s Celebration comes Gergaoon Celebration, which was held in Seef Mall under the as a part of its keenness to revive the heritage activities, sponsorship of Bahrain Islamic Bank. The event witnessed strengthen the representation of traditions in our beloved the presence of large numbers of citizens, residents and Kingdom and further present authentic Bahraini art to visitors to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The ceremony included enhance community partnership and communication with surprises for all family members, including entertainment parents and residents, bring joy and delight on in the hearts programmes, competitions, gifts and heritage shows. The of children and preserve Bahraini folklore.
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Ramadan Ghabga
As a part of the eighth edition of the Nation of Muhammad where event witnessed the support of multiple parties Programme, the Capital Governorate held the annual in the evening which was sponsored by Bahrain Islamic Ramadan Ghabga ceremony at the Downtown Rotana Bank. The ceremony was attended by all members of the Hotel - Manama, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh governorate and their families, as well as several guests of Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the honour. Capital Governorate, and several notables dignitaries
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Competition For The Most Beautiful Decoration For A Government And Private Building
The Capital Governorate held a competition for the The results of the competition came as follows: the most beautiful decoration for a Government and Private Government Sector Category, first place was awarded Building for the ninth consecutive year, which coincided to the Public Security Officers Club, second place went the celebration of the Kingdom’s glorious National Day to the Central Bank of Bahrain, and the third place went and the day that His Majesty was crowned the King. The to the Ministry of Works, Municipal Affairs and Urban competition comes within the efforts of the Governorate to Planning. In regards to the Private Sector, the first place engage the various sectors, such as companies, ministries, went to Ahli United Bank, and the second-place Al Hayat governmental and private Entities to highlight the civilized Mall. As for the Educational Sector, the first place went and urban aspect of the Governorate during the National to Applied Science University, the second place went to Holidays. In the framework of exhibiting artistic images Al Hoora Secondary Girls School, the third place went to and the aesthetics of Manama, which highlights the spirit Salmaniya Intermediate Boys School, and the fourth place of partnership, cooperation, the development and growth went to Al Alaa Al Hadrami Primary Boys School. At last, that have been accomplished in the prosperous era of His for hospitality and hotel Sector first place went to the Ritz- Majesty the Beloved King. Carlton and the second place went to Swiss-Belhotel.
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Fourth The Sixth Edition Of The Photography Competition For The Celebration During The National Holidays
The Capital Governorate organized a photography competition to about 11,000 followers. competition for the five most beautiful pictures that highlight the expressions of joy during the country’s On the other hand, the names of the five winners of the national holidays through the Instagram application; which Capital Governorate of the photography competition came coincided with the Kingdom’s celebration of the glorious to photograph the joys of the National Day through the National Day and the crowning of his Majesty Beloved “Instagram” application. They are: First place was won King. The competition included valuable and varied prizes by Ghafran Nader, second place Abdullah Al-Amer, third for the winners, as a result, the competition witnessed place to Zahra Ahmed Issa, fourth place to Muhammad Al- wide participation where the number of followers of the Bastaki and fifth place to Dana Ahmed Muhammad. governorate account increased after the launch of the
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The Seventh Edition Of The Summer Activity Program And The Fourth Capital Weekend
During summer vacation, the Capital Governorate help them to apply their experiences, knowledge and established the seventh edition of a summer activity develop their personalities. program in cooperation with the Sitra Club, Shabab Club and Nabih Saleh Club along with the fourth edition of The continuation of the summer activity’s success for the Capital Weekend in cooperation with the Ras Rumman seventh consecutive year is in support of the Governorate’s Cultural Centre. These activities were established in order goals, which was aimed at assisting young people and to mobilize the energies of young people and direct them contributing to raising public awareness and education towards the optimal goal through offering innovative and in order achieve societal partnership by accomplishing creative ways and methods of work and physical activity common goals that serve the public interest, as well as that would inspire their needs and requirements. To meet the basic needs that will ultimately feed into the encourage them further to think creatively, which would overall community development process.
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Manama Healthy City Program
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the organizations and community members, achieved more Healthy Cities Program in 1986, which aims to improve than 80% of the required standards to be met in the the health status of the world’s population through healthy cities. The WHO accredited Umm Al-Hassam in concerted community efforts to achieve integrated social November 2018 as the first healthy district in the Kingdom and economic development, in addition to raising the level of Bahrain. of environmental health services and living conditions for better quality of life and sustainable development. Lt. Gen. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa, Minister In order to achieve its mission of serving citizens and of Interior, directed the program to be applied to all the residents for a better life and sustainable development, Kingdom’s Governorates and applied to its cities, because the Capital Governorate signed a letter of cooperation with of the success achieved by the Capital Governorate by the World Health Organization in March 2018 to launch the accrediting Umm Al-Hassam as a healthy district. The ‘Manama is a Healthy City’ program. Umm Al-Hassam was Governorate has started to expand the implementation of chosen as a starting point for this pioneering program, the program based on its strategic plan to make Manama and within six months, the Governorate, in collaboration a healthy city. with the Ministry of Health, service agencies, community
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Fifth Edition Of Manama Entrepreneurship Week
At the end of 2019, the Capital Governorate launched The event aims to provide the Labour Market qualifications multiple activities under the Fifth Edition of Manama from the professionals who are specialized in the field Entrepreneurship Week, which came in partnership with of entrepreneurial projects. It also made the path easier “Tamkeen” Labour Fund and Ahli United Bank, In addition for those involved in the event to be acquainted with to the sponsorship of 25 Government and Private Entities. the most important and prominent modern ways of The event came in line with the seventeen sustainable establishing entrepreneurial projects to reach their growth development goals that originate within the United Nations and achieve their ultimate goals. This also contributes to Development Program. As well as, the forum included 15 achieving benefits that are not on the personal level of the workshops and the representation of more than 30 experts participant only, but on the societal level as a whole. Thus, and specialists in the field of entrepreneurship from various the ability of the participants to transform their thoughts countries of the world for a week that targeted over 5,000 and dreams into inspiring projects that will be implemented participants from all over the Kingdom of Bahrain. in real life with a strong determination and hard work.
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The Capital Governorate is constantly working to create bridges of connections, relationships, cultures and general concepts that contribute to the advancement of public awareness in the community. Community Security
The Capital Governorate is continuously striving to build initiatives that sustain the goals in developing the members of the Capital’s Society. To achieve the role assigned, The Governorate further works to implement these initiatives on the ground level in coordination with various Civil Society institutions.
As one of the powerful means for the progress of communication and mutual interaction with all parts of The Governorate Community,
Year after year, the Capital Governorate proceeds to introduce many innovative and unique initiatives with government agencies, private agencies, civil society institutions, NGOs, individuals, and people’s councils. Furthermore to ensure an improvement in the standard of the citizen and the resident’s living in The Governorate has demonstrated efforts which are aimed at supporting various segments in the society and integrating them into all activities with their various specialties
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During the past year, the Capital Governorate contributed and 22 in 2014. Moreover, in 2012 and 2013, The Governorate to organizing and sponsoring of 96 Programmes and managed to equally organize and sponsor 20 programme activities, compared to 73 in 2018, and 51 programmes and activities; which reflected the Governor’s efforts to enhance activities in 2017. While in 2016, it organised and sponsored the concept of community partnership in cooperation with 27 programmes and events. In 2015, there were 19 events the relevant authorities in the Kingdom.
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2 P 2019 Monthly 1 1 Distribution 12 Of Events And 10 Programmes Held In 2019 2 0 1 2 9 10 11 12
The Capital Governorate assigned the organization and the efforts and further ensure that the various events sponsorship times for its activities throughout the months related to certain occasions get their advantage in terms of the year, ensuring the continuity of its activities of participation and interaction from all groups of society throughout the year. It also recognized the incorporation of and integration of other activities, established by quarters several events and Programmes with significant national, to meet the different requirements of the people of The social, sporting events. The Governorate seeks, to mobilize Governorate.
3 Classifying The Activities Social 27% National 6% Of The Capital Governorate Developmental Awareness For 2019 20% 26% According To The Fields Cultural 8% Athlete 6% Entertaining 3%
Last year, the Capital Governorate adopted the principle of This study concluded showed that the most Activities and diversity to establishing various Events and Programmes to Programmes that show an interest, are in terms of the accommodate these initiatives with the different tastes, ones involved in the social field, with 27 events, while the tendencies and needs of the members of the capital’s number of events and awareness Programmes reached 26, society. The Governorate has worked to adopt various as for development, where there were 20 events, and the Programmes and Initiatives after studying the views and remaining events and Programmes were divided between sentiments of the public. national, recreational, cultural and sports.
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The Most Important Celebrations And Programmes Held In 2019, According To Fields
1 The National Domain
1.1 Capital Governorate Celebration Of National Holidays
The Capital Governorate held a grand celebration on the by the artists Mohamed Abdel Rahim and Hanan Reda occasion of the National Day and the anniversary of His along with the addition, the police band’s participation, Majesty’s honourable accession, His Majesty the beloved a children’s play area, valuable competitions and prizes King, may Allah save him, at the “Water Garden City”. presented to attendees, as well as the “Tamkeen” market for entrepreneurs. During the period from 15 to 17 December 2019, the atmosphere embodied the meanings of loyalty to the nation The organization of this national event comes with support and its wise leadership with wide popular participation, and care of 45 government and private agencies, with the which reflected the expressions of joy on national holidays. keenness and enthusiasm of those parties to establish the The celebration, which was organized by The Governorate celebration at the level it deserves, as well as achieving and the Capital’s Secretariat for the Eighth consecutive its goals in strengthening the community partnership in year, witnessed huge offers and numerous surprises line with its ambitious plans to serve the community and that were devoted to the present masses,. The highlight enhance its national role. was the huge fireworks display, clouds on a car provided by “Al Zayani Investments”, and a lyric opera presented
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“Umm Al Hassam” Celebration Of The National Day
Under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh/ Hisham the Deputy of the Region, His Excellency Mr Ammar Al- bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Capital Governorate, the Bannai, notables of Umm Al-Hassam and invited guests. people of Umm Al Hassam celebrated the occasion of the The ceremony witnessed the participation of the folklore glorious National Day and the commemoration of the of band, the traditional Bahraini exhibit, the productive His Majesty the beloved King sitting, in the presence of families market and a poem by a member of the region.
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National University Celebration Of The National Day
Under the patronage of the Capital Governorate, the Ahlia students and affiliates to present their art, craft and University organized a celebration on the occasion of the cultural creativity that portrayed and expressed the love of National Day and His Majesty’s Seating Day. The festival the homeland and belonging to it, wherein along with the witnessed the participation and presence of several addition to poetry in the love of the homeland, presented cultural elites and artistic figures in the Kingdom, as well by the artist Hanan Reda. as, it included an art exhibition that allowed the university
1.4 Celebration Of The Charter
The Capital Governorate celebrated the anniversary of Ansari, who delivered rich patriotic poems on this occasion voting on the National Action Charter in the presence of all where the event was immediately followed by a cake officials and employees in the Governorate with the active cutting the celebration and capturing a memorial photo on participation of the great poet Ibrahim Abdel Karim Al this occasion.
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2 The Social Sphere
2.1
Celebration Of The Day Of Community Partnership
His Excellency the Governor inaugurated the event of Addiction. The participants in the event gave explanations the Community Partnership Day that was held in the about their activities and efforts in promoting community Seef Mall with the participation of the Community Police awareness among the community. and “Together” Committee for Combating Violence and
2.2
“Al Eker Coast Cleaning”
The Capital Governorate conducted a campaign to clean Abdullah Al-Madani, Deputy Capital Governorate, with up the capital’s coasts in cooperation with local companies the participation of Al Eker Charitable Society and several and families, where the green team of the Governorate private companies and the people of the region and other has cleaned “Al Eker Coast” and planted “mangroves” on voluntary and youth organizations. the coast. In the presence of His Excellency Mr Hassan
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2.3 Al-Fateh Coast Cleaning
His Excellency the Governor participated in the campaign up Day” in conjunction with similar campaigns in more to clean up the Fateh Coast, Juffair, which was organized by than 150 countries around the world. As the total number the “Clean Up Bahrain” Association in cooperation with the of participants in the campaigns reached 1752 volunteers Municipality of Amman along with the coordination with from different age groups. During this time, they were able the Supreme Council for the Environment. This is part of to remove more than 10 tons of waste within two working an initiative that included the cleaning of 12 coasts across hours, including 1.5 tons of plastic. the Kingdom of Bahrain on the occasion of “World Clean-
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Cultivation And Development Of The “East Eker Garden”
The Capital Governorate launched a campaign to develop community members to the importance of afforestation and improve the Eastern Eker Park, with the support of and its impact on life and the ecosystem, which contributes BBK, whereas, the initiative aimed to enhance community to reducing pollution in The Capital Governorate. partnerships and increase green spaces as well as introduce
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Marathon (Be A Motivator) For People Of Determination
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the the Water Garden City project, with the participation of Bahrain Motivators Association for Persons with Disabilities members of the association and a large group of citizens, organized a marathon under the slogan (Be Motivated) in residents and civil society institutions.
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Celebrating Bahraini Women’s Day
The Capital Governorate celebrated the Bahraini women that were honoured were; Consultant Dr Masumah Women’s Day with the attendance of all members of the Hassan Abdul Rahim, Mrs Aziza Abdul Rahim Kamal, Dr Governorate, where, during the celebration, His Excellency Maha Saleh Al-Shehab, Dr Maram Isa Al-Sharbaty, Mrs the Governor honoured 8 women who own postgraduate Atefa Ali Bin Rajab, from the Capital Governorate, Mrs degrees. In celebration of the achievements of women in Hessa Jassem Al-Ahmad, Mrs Marwa Majid Sultan, and the field of higher education and future sciences, the eight Mrs Fatima Muhammad Al-Ali.
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A Lecture Under The Theme Of “The Role Of Women In Higher Education”
The Capital Governorate, in cooperation with the Supreme Excellency the Governor, His Excellency Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Council for Women, held an educational lecture under the Khalifa, delegated the Director of the Department of Social theme “The role of women in the field of higher education”, Programmes and Community Affairs in The Governorate which was presented by Mrs Badour Al-Ansari, Head to sponsor the lecture, which witnessed wide participation of Community Relations Department at the General and great interaction from the attendees. Secretariat in The Governorate Council, whereas, His
2.8
Honouring 100 Volunteers And Collaborators
His Excellency the Governor honoured more than one the volunteers worked towards enriching the activities, hundred volunteers and collaborators, in a ceremony held Programmes and activities organized and sponsored by at the “General Officers Club”, where the celebration the Capital Governorate during the year 2019. comes in appreciation and gratitude for the efforts,
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Walk With Blind People
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the the event witnessed large participation of many civil Friendship Association for the Blind organized a walk with society organizations, communities, and some productive the blind under the slogan “Supporting the community families, to support the blind and identify the best way to for the blind is the duty to all”. The event which was held accompany the blind in accordance with the international on the occasion of (International Day of the White Cane), regulations. was held at the Faith Coast and the Marine Club where
2.10
Continue To Implement The “Together We Care To Support Workers” Campaign
The Capital Governorate continued to implement in conjunction with International Labour Day. The event’s the “Together We Care to Support the Workers” campaign pro activeness and keenness come within the community in cooperation with the “Nass Contracting Company” and initiatives to communicate with the various segments of “Al Dasma Bakery” to support workers at construction sites society and to build bridges of communication with them.
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World Social Media Day
Under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Hisham in the Intercontinental Regency Hotel in Manama, which bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Capital Governorate, the witnessed the presence of many interested and influential International Social Media Club organized a celebration on people in the field of social media leadership in the Kingdom the occasion of World Social Media Day, in the Riffa Hall and the region.
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3 Development field
3.1 International Day for Small and Medium Enterprises
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain and the Society for Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated the Small and Medium Enterprises, in the presence of several occasion of the International Day for Small and Medium notable and honorary dignitaries and representatives of Enterprises in cooperation with the Office of the United small and medium-sized companies.
3.2
Chinese Technology Company “Wonder News” Inauguration
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the and financial technology solutions. As the company’s Chinese technology company Wonder News had opened investment amounts to 50 million US dollars, it is expected its headquarters in the region in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In to offer 500 job opportunities in the Kingdom during the order to provide services to all customers in the Arab Gulf next three years. countries and the Middle East, in the areas of e-commerce
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3.3 Opening of the Business Incubator “The Start-up Factory”
His Excellency the Governor inaugurated the “The Start-up management, product development, marketing training, Factory” business incubator targeting local start-ups that team building, financing and mentoring. need guidance in the areas of financial planning, cash flow
3.4
Bahrain International Festival of Creativity and Innovation
The Governor, His Excellency Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, and Innovation under the slogan “Tasting and Music” delegated the Director of the Department of Social organized by the International Federation of Bahraini Programmes and Community Affairs in The Governorate, to Business and Professional Women at the Federation’s inaugurate the Bahrain International Festival for Creativity headquarters in Al-Andalus Park in Al-Qudaibiya area.
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Successful Trader Competition
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, Manama, in the presence of businessman, Khalid Rashid Al a Successful Trader Competition was held. The fifth Zayani, the international jury supervising the competition edition was organized by the Young Trader Foundation for and the parents of the participants. organizing exhibitions “Young Trader” at Al Seef Mall in
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3.6 The “Wen Wbkm“ Marketing Festival
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the in the presence of Representative Ammar Al-Bannai and a (Wen Wbkm) marketing festival was held, which included number of personalities and stakeholders in the marketing the sectors of beauty, fashion, food and everything that and advertising field. necessitates the family, in the Water Garden City project,
4 Sports field
4.1
Bahrain Sports Day
Under the directives of His Excellency the Prime Minister, participation of several government and private agencies may God protect him, and the follow-up of His Highness and school students. To achieve the goal of this day in all Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His the aspects which are sports, health and social, as well as, Majesty the King for charity and youth affairs National the event included several sports activities reinforcing the Security Adviser Chairman of the Supreme Council for concept of sport and health for all and raise awareness Youth and Sports, the Capital Governorate held the of the importance of sport and its role in the life of the Bahrain Sports Day event at Al Najma Sports Club with the individual and society.
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Motorcycle Festival
Under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Hisham bin Bahrain and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Capital Governorate inaugurated whereas, the festival witnessed a large public attendance the annual Motorcycle Week Festival. The tenth edition of different age groups. witnessed the participation from cyclists of the Kingdom of
4.3
Classic Cars Exhibition
The Governor, His Excellency Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Bahrain Classic Car Team, with the intense participation of Khalifa, delegated Director of the Department of Social classic car owners in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf Programmes and Community Affairs in the Governorate to Cooperation Council countries. open the event (Al-Mahabba Assemble 6), organized by the
4.4
“Capital Walker” Program
In the pursuit of promoting health and walking among the fitness concepts among individuals. The Governorate aimed residents, The Capital Governorate inaugurated the “capital to strengthen the concept of this sport with integrating walkers” program that was held in the Avenues Mall. The them in malls and parks for the people to be introduced program included some of The Governorate malls and and aware of the benefits to the body and prevent it from their parks to promote and further increase the number of chronic diseases. walking individuals in an effort to promote well-being and
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5 The Educational Field
5.1
“Together” Exhibition to Combat Violence and Addiction
His Excellency the Governor, Chairman of the “Together” senior officers, and officials of the Ministry of Education, Program to Combat Violence and Addiction, opened the in implementation of the policy among The Governorate “Together” security awareness exhibition, in the presence stakeholders and strengthening aspects of community of several members of the House of Representatives, partnership.
5.2
World Health Day Event
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the held the World Health Day event; which was held under Capital Governorate, in cooperation with the Department the World Health Organization’s main theme for this year of Health and Social Affairs of the Ministry of Interior, which was “Universal Health Coverage”.
5.3 Enhance School Safety
The General Administration of Traffic held an open meeting safety and traffic around schools Moreover the meeting with the people of the Capital Governorate, which was witnessed the attendance and support of the Governorate sponsored by His Excellency the Governor. The event came Coordination Council, a group of dignitaries and residents as a part of the administration’s efforts to secure student of the capital from different age groups.
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The Longest Eclipse in the History of the Kingdom
The Capital Governorate organized an event on the Deputy Capital Governorate, Dr Waheeb Al-Nasser, longest eclipse in the history of the Kingdom of Bahrain in President of the Society, Professor of Physics, University cooperation with the Bahraini Astronomical Society in the of Bahrain and a number of the people of the province and presence of His Excellency Mr Hassan Abdullah Al-Madani, those interested in the Astronomical field.
6 The Cultural and Artistic Field
6.1
Art Exhibition “Alkhail and Badia”
His Excellency the Governor inaugurated the eighth as a part of the celebrations of the Kingdom of Bahrain on edition of the annual art exhibition organized by the Ras the glorious National Day and His Majesty’s crowning Day, Al Rumman Cultural Centre of the Najma Club with the may God protect and preserve him. participation of a large number of artists. The event came
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Moonlight Gallery
His Excellency the Governor inaugurated the “Moonlight in Bahrain, that were ranging from artistic paintings to Gallery - Cafe” which is the first state of art hall in Bahrain. high-end sculptures that mimic the past. Moreover, the The Gallery was inaugurated due promote to its uniqueness, exhibition featured a café designed in a modern style. with rare and distinctive pieces of art, designed and made
6.3
Bahrain International Design Week
His Excellency the Governor inaugurated the “Bahrain Bahrain and abroad. The event was further aimed to intend International Design Week”, which was held at The to celebrate creativity in designs and promote interaction Avenues - Bahrain. The exhibition incorporated many between participants and visitors, as well as develop the activities and workshops. The event further witnessed entrepreneurial sector in the field of jewellery, fashion, the participation of a wide range of speakers both from architectural design and decoration.
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In line with the progress and development roadmap required in the profession, 2019 witnessed a rise in the excellence of Capi- tal Governorate in reaching greater achieve- ments at both local and national levels. Local and International Achievements
In 2019, the Capital Governorate has been successful in accomplishing several pioneering achievements locally and regionally, in recognition of its role and position as the first Governorate in the history of the Kingdom of Bahrain established along with and its special position in terms of its representation of the political and economic capital of the Kingdom.
In addition, the Capital Governorate has won several local and regional awards along with honorary titles. Furthermore, on a local level, the people of the Capital Governorate had the honour to meet His Majesty the King.
These accomplishments complement the development that the Governorate follows to achieve its mission and vision in order to serve the community, maintaining security and public order, supporting unity, partnership and community responsibility among all segments of society that comes in line with development required through the achievement process.
The position of excellence attained by the Capital Governorate is due to Allah’s grace, followed by the strength, direction, support and backup of the team His Excellency Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, may Allah protect and save him, to whom the Governor and the Governorate owes a lot of gratitude and appreciation for the efforts put in to develop the performance of the governorates as a whole.
First Accomplishment At The Local Level
1 His Majesty Welcomes The People Of The Capital Governorate
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, may Allah Governorate who met with His Majesty. We ask Allah protect him; welcomed the well-wishers and supporters of Almighty to support and save his Majesty and bless him the Capital Governorates on the occasion of the blessed with good health and happiness, as well as the generous Ramadan. The meeting witnessed the attendance of people of Bahrain followed by exchanging the holy month various individuals from various areas and villages of the of Ramadan wishes.
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The Capital Governorate Won The Excellence Award In Communication With Clients For Best Interactions In The (Tawasul) Application For The Second Consecutive Year
The Capital Governorate won the Excellence Award in Communicating with Customers for the Best Interactions in the National System for Proposals and Complaints (Tawasul) for the second consecutive year at the Government Forum 2019 which was held under the generous patronage of the Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa; the Prime Minister of Bahrain at the initiative of the Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy King, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defence Force.
The Capital Governorate award for excellence in communication with customers for the second year in a row comes in line with the governorates follow-up pursuance to the open door policy. Under the directives of the government, the Governorate took responsibility for including 20 channel of communication within its work program to communicate with individuals effectively, such as “Tawasul” and “My Capital” applications which include, field visits, weekly council sessions, receiving clients and their requests directly which this represents the utmost degree of cooperation and to overcome the difficulties of the individuals, as well as proving its steady and consistent dynamics of dealing with clients, especially those who wish to submit their inquiries and suggestions.
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Second Memorandum Of Cooperation (Moc) On A Local Scale
1 The Bahrain Entrepreneurship Foundation And The American (Ebw2020) Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding (Mou) On The Sidelines Of (Manama Entrepreneurship Week)
In its fifth edition of the Manama Entrepreneurship Week, Social Programs and Community Affairs in the governorate, A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the members of the Foundation and a number of women Bahrain Entrepreneur Foundation and represented by Mrs entrepreneurs comes within one of the activities of the Feryal Nass and Ingrid Vanderfilt, American Businesswoman Manama Entrepreneurship Week. In order to provide an who represented the American EBW2020. The MOU which integrated program to benefit from the experiences was signed in the presence of His Excellency Mr Hassan between Bahraini business leaders and their counterparts Abdullah Al-Madani, Deputy Governor, and His Excellency in the various countries of the world, especially those Shaikh Issa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director of the Department of advanced in this field.
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Third Honorary Titles at the Regional Level
1 The Capital Governorate Receives The Arab Smart Government Shield Award For 2019
Capital Governorate has achieved an important Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, Governor of achievement at the Arab level by winning the Smart Arab the Capital Governorate, at a ceremony held in the Arab Government Shield Award 2019 granted by the Arab Centre Republic of Egypt under the patronage of Minister of for Intelligent Services and Innovative Technology to the Planning, Follow-up and Administrative Reform, Dr Hala Al- governments of Arab countries and official institutions. Saeed, and in the presence of His Excellency the Secretary- The “My Capital” application of the governorate acquired General of the Economic Unity Council, Ambassador the Smart Arab Government Shield Award 2019, which was Mohamed Al-Rabie, along with a number of senior officials, granted for the abilities and technologies that are used by heads and directors of a large number of government the Governorate which are in line with the international institutions and private companies from various Arab standards. The award which was received by His Excellency countries.
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The Capital Governorate has bestowed great importance towards the training and development to its organizations. The training provides and enables the employee with current knowledge and skills required for their profession, with further obtaining the best solutions, practices and methods to perform its job duties, which will increase the performance of work and contribute towards advancing productivity for achieving the desired level of performance that the Governorate aspires to serve citizens and residents in the best possible level.
According to the statistics of 2019, Fifty-two (52) employees in various departments and divisions have benefited from the training courses and workshops that were held inside and outside the Governorate Building. The program aimed to wholly develop the skills and promote them in all fields. In regards to learning modern techniques to acquire knowledge and provide them with skills and practical experiences both administrative and technical.
The total number of 54 courses and workshops that the Governorate’s staff has benefited from, Wherein accordingly, the total number of 1735 training hours was reached and the most prominent of which were:
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Quality Of Work
In an effort from the Capital Governorate to maintain Therefore, the Capital Governorate provided 2,453 services the process of developing its performance and improving during the past year, which correlated to increase the it sustainably, the quality of work is one of the most level of job achievements that was provided to employees essential administrative concepts that aim to develop and within the governorate or other to the public from outside improve the work performance of work on an ongoing basis. the Governorate.
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The Periodic Meetings Of Officials In The Governorate
The Capital Governorate is keen to organize periodic further discuss the most important files and issues that fall meetings for its officials at the beginning of each week. within the jurisdiction of the province, and take appropriate This comes in with to discuss the latest developments decisions in this regard. in work and exchange information between officials and
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 79 Theme Rational
The idea of this year’s report was inspired by various components of the Governorate with a view to create a distinctive shape with profound significances.
The symbols indicating the original heritage in the Governorate were merged from the decorations of the old Bahraini houses with the geometric lines, associated with the World Trade Center to denote the economy with the symbolism of pearls that reflects Bahraini people and their authenticity.
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