The move comes in response to a growing trend of residents carelessly leaving household waste outside their homes. The governorate has issued a clear warning that any garbage left outside designated waste bins will result in fines ranging from BD 50 to BD 300.

In addition, municipal waste collection services have been instructed not to collect garbage that is not placed inside the authorized bins. A specific waste disposal time schedule has also been announced. Residents are now only allowed to dispose of household waste between 8 PM and 10 PM daily in the designated bins or collection areas.

Authorities emphasized that violators of these guidelines will face strict penalties. The new circular has been issued in collaboration with a private waste management company and is part of a broader initiative to enhance public cleanliness and streamline waste collection processes across the country.

However, construction zones will be granted some relaxations under the new directive, recognizing the unique challenges in those areas.

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The investment will be executed in partnership with key stakeholders, including the Port of Duqm Company, the DEME Group, and Port of Antwerp-Bruges, collectively forming the Cap Infra consortium. This marks AIIP’s fourth major infrastructure investment, following previous ventures in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

“This investment aligns perfectly with AIIP’s mandate to support long-term infrastructure concessions across the GCC and MENA region,” said Sami Neffati, Managing Partner of Investcorp Aberdeen Infrastructure Partners. “We are proud to partner with the Port of Duqm Company and Cap Infra to expand this vital shipping hub and strengthen trade connectivity throughout the region.”

Located in southeastern Oman with direct access to the Indian Ocean, the Port of Duqm serves as a critical gateway for international trade. Operating as a multi-purpose hub, the port handles a diverse range of cargo, including containers, dry and liquid bulk, and general freight.

Key Infrastructure Developments

The new investment will fund major marine infrastructure upgrades, including dredging operations and the construction of a new quay wall. These enhancements are designed to support the establishment of a low-carbon industrial plant within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD).

The plant is set to produce low-CO2 iron metallics and, in later phases, hydrogen-powered green steel, aligning with Oman’s broader vision for sustainable industrial development and energy transition.

With this landmark project, Investcorp continues to deepen its presence in regional infrastructure, underscoring confidence in the GCC’s economic transformation and long-term development goals.

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President Ahmad al-Sharaa is heading a high-ranking delegation to Bahrain, a gulf nation that had relations with former President Bashar Assad until his removal from power in early December.

Bahrain’s news agency said the two leaders discussed mutual relations and ways of boosting them, as well as regional affairs and ways of backing Syria’s security and stability.
Al-Sharaa’s visit to Bahrain comes days before US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the region for talks with leaders of gulf Arab nations.
Since taking office, al-Sharaa has visited Arab and regional countries including Saudi Arabia , United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey. Earlier this week, he made his first trip to Europe where he met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and announced that his country is having indirect talks with Israel.

After Assad’s fall, Syria and its neighbors have been calling for the lifting of Western sanctions that were imposed on Assad during the early months of the country’s conflict that broke out in March 2011.

The lifting of sanctions would open the way for Arab nations to take part in funding Syria’s reconstruction from the destruction caused by the conflict that has killed nearly half a million people.
The United Nations in 2017 estimated that it would cost at least $250 billion to rebuild Syria. Some experts now say that number could reach at least $400 billion.

In April, Saudi Arabia and Qatar said they will pay Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move likely to make the international institution resume its support to the war-torn country.

Since the fall of Assad, a close ally of Iran, Syria’s new leadership has been improving the country’s relations with Arab and western countries.

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The proposed amendment to Article 40 of the Civil and Commercial Execution Law would have empowered a panel of three judges to rule on cases involving expatriate residents facing both deportation and a travel ban. It would have also allowed appeals to be filed within seven days before the High Civil Court.
However, the government strongly opposed the measure, asserting that deportation is a sovereign right and cannot be subject to judicial discretion. “Deportation is a sovereign act, not something to be weighed against private debt claims,” the government said in a memorandum.

Authorities argued that deportation is a critical tool for maintaining public order, safety, and moral standards. Subjecting such decisions to judicial review, they warned, would obstruct the state’s ability to act swiftly and decisively in the face of potential internal threats.
Under current law, courts may issue travel bans to prevent foreign debtors from fleeing the country. However, these orders do not override or delay deportation or administrative removal decisions.

The government cautioned that the proposed amendment would invert this principle, effectively giving civil claims precedence over national security.

Internal threats
“This interferes with and weakens the state’s capacity to respond quickly to internal threats,” the government noted. It also raised the concern that expatriates could potentially exploit the system by using debt claims to trigger a travel ban and thereby delay deportation.

“There is nothing in the proposed text to prevent misuse,” the memorandum added.
The government called on Parliament to withdraw the draft law, maintaining that the existing legal framework already strikes a proper balance between individual rights and public interest. It warned that the amendment would introduce legal uncertainty and compromise the enforcement of final court rulings.

The memorandum also clarified that deportation may be imposed as a supplementary sentence in criminal cases. Once such a sentence becomes final, it must be carried out without delay. “A final criminal ruling cannot be re-examined. No other body may delay or undo its effect,” the government asserted.

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In a statement issued on Sunday evening, the Diwan of Royal Court stated that “the scheduled visit of His Majesty the King of the Brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman has been postponed until further notice.”

Earlier on Sunday, the Diwan of Royal Court said that visit by His Majesty the King of Bahrain on December 24 would explore a range of topics of mutual interest in a manner that meets aspirations of the two countries.

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The deal is expected to be officially signed in the first half of next year.

In September, the two companies entered a non-binding agreement and are currently undergoing a due diligence process for a potential merger, which will also require regulatory approval.

Under the terms of the agreement, Maaden would sell its entire stake in Maaden Aluminium Co. and Maaden Bauxite and Alumina Co. to Alba in exchange for newly issued shares, as reported by Saudi financial news portal Argaam.com.

Alba’s shares, which are listed in Bahrain, will also be cross-listed on the Saudi stock exchange. In September, Maaden acquired a 20.6 per cenrt stake in Alba from Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (Sabic) for around $1 billion (Dh3.67 billion).
Aluminium is a key component in products ranging from beverage cans to electric vehicle batteries. However, its production is highly energy-intensive, producing just one ton requires roughly 14,000 kilowatt-hours of energy, which is equivalent to the amount of power consumed by the average UK household over five years.

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NBB’s home financing solutions are tailored to provide customers with several advantages, including competitive interest rates, repayment terms of up to 30 years, a grace period of up to 6 months, and complimentary fire insurance coverage with each loan.

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The leaders of the UAE, Bahrain and Jordan met in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi on November 18 to discuss regional developments and seek a comprehensive peace in the light of the Palestinian issue.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Jordanian king HM King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussain and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain held a tripartite summit in the presence of HH Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain.

The leaders underlined the importance of continuous coordination and consultation between the three countries regarding issues that are of common Arab interest. They discussed the latest regional and international developments, including the Palestinian issue and the need to achieve a just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution. which guarantees the establishment of an independent, sovereign and viable Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The leaders asserted deep-rooted and strategic fraternal relations between the three countries and discussed ways of bolstering them to achieve common interests. They also reviewed ways of boosting cooperation and integration in various vital sectors, mainly the health and food security fields. They discussed joint efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and handle its economic, health and social repercussions.

Bahrain’s Shura Council Chairman lauded the tripartite summit which reiterated the leaders’ unwavering stance towards the Palestinian issue and the establishment of an independence Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with Al-Quds as its capital.

Relations with Israel

The UAE, Bahrain and Jordan have established diplomatic relations with Israel, the former two in recent months.

EL AL Israel Airlines, the national airline of Israel, and UAE national carrier Etihad Airways are set to explore deeper cooperation in aviation following the signing of a virtual Memorandum of Understanding. Etihad Airways plans to commence daily services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv from March 28, 2021.

Bahrain and Israel have agreed to start operating commercial flights and initiate procedures to open embassies, based on the MoU concluded between the two countries for cooperation in the field of air services. The steps were announced during the trilateral session of talks held in Tel Aviv, in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Bahrain Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, and US State Secretary Mike Pompeo.

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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has commended Bahrain’s move to forge ties with Israel on September 11, and expressed hope that establishing relations would have a positive effect on the climate of peace and cooperation regionally and internationally, WAM reported.

The Ministry also noted that the move represents a significant step towards an era of security and prosperity, underscoring that it would expand the scope of economic, cultural, scientific, and diplomatic avenues of cooperation.

The same day, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, had received a phone call from US President Donald Trump with the participation of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the call, King Hamad stressed the need to reach a just and comprehensive peace as a strategic option, in accordance with the two-state solution and relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.

The Bahraini King praised the pivotal role and steady efforts of the US administration to advance the peace process, establish security and stability in the Middle East and strengthen international peace.

According to Bahrain News Agency, President Trump extended an invitation to Bahrain to participate in the signing ceremony of the peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel on September 15 at the White House.

The joint statement issued after the call stated, among other things: “The parties will continue their efforts in this regard to achieve a just, comprehensive, and enduring resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to enable the Palestinian people to realise their full potential. Israel affirmed that as set forth in the Vision for Peace, all Muslims who come in peace may visit and pray at the Al Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem’s other holy sites will remain open for peaceful worshippers of all faiths.”

It also commended the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, for announcing full diplomatic relations with Israel.
At the White House ceremony, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani will be signing a historic Declaration of Peace, it added.

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