His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, theCrown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah AlKhalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to inaugurate the Muharraq Ring Road, one ofBahrain's largest strategic road projects. The opening ceremony was organisedby the Ministry of Works.

Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah highlighted Bahrain’s ongoingefforts to upgrade infrastructure to keep pace with rapid demographic,economic, and urban growth while ensuring safe and sustainable land transport.He emphasised the importance of these projects in advancing Bahrain’scomprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad binIsa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He noted that the expansion of strategic road projectsreflects the government’s commitment to its 2023–2026 plan to enhanceinfrastructure quality. These projects aim to improve traffic flow, reducetravel time, and support economic and commercial activities.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that the Muharraq RingRoad project aligns with the ongoing development in Muharraq, particularly itsnortheast, covering investment, tourism, commercial, and residential sectors.The project is also part of the government’s broader plan to improveconnectivity between Muharraq and the capital through the upcoming fourthbridge.

He received a briefing on the proposed fourth bridgeproject, which will improve traffic flow in northern Muharraq and create newaccess routes, including a sea bridge connecting Al Sayah to Bahrain Bay. Healso reviewed tree planting efforts along the road and directed theacceleration of these works to meet climate goals, including reducing carbonemissions by 30% by 2035 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah commended the efforts of thenational workforce that delivered this vital project eight months ahead ofschedule, showcasing exemplary coordination across government entities.