A comprehensive redevelopment of Manama’s historic suq is gathering pace, with works on key landmarks – including the covered arcade and the Bab Al Bahrain complex – scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2026.Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi revealed that the project is being treated as a national priority under an integrated government plan that brings together multiple authorities in partnership with the private sector to modernise the area while preserving its architectural and cultural identity .
