Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, announced the launch of Cleanliness Week in cooperation with the Capital Municipality, municipalities and municipal councils.
The initiative coincides with World Cleanup Day on September 20 and will include a range of community and awareness activities aimed at promoting the importance of maintaining public cleanliness and fostering a culture of shared responsibility towards the environment and public facilities.
Minister Al Mubarak said the launch of Cleanliness Week reflects the ministry, Capital Municipality, municipalities and municipal councils’ efforts to promote community participation and involve different sections of society in initiatives that help keep cities, residential areas, facilities and public spaces clean. It also aims to promote positive behaviours that support quality of life and Bahrain’s appearance. He said cooperation with municipal councils reflects a commitment to community partnership and commended their efforts to raise awareness of public cleanliness.
The Municipalities Minister thanked all members of the community taking part in the activities, as well as everyone who helps keep public spaces and shared facilities clean. He said such practices reflect community awareness and shared responsibility towards the environment and help preserve the Kingdom of Bahrain’s appearance.
Cleanliness Week will run from September 20 to 24, with a range of community activities across all governorates, involving charitable and civil society organisations. The activities aim to raise awareness and highlight the importance of community partnership in maintaining public cleanliness.