About Southern Area Municipality
Southern Area Municipality is part of the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture. Southern Area Municipality provides high quality services that contribute to customer satisfaction and trust through a comprehensive review of its role, operations and performance to reorganize this role to serve the community and contribute to the economic vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain 2030.
About Southern Area Municipality
Riffa Municipality was established in 1951 AD - 1371 AH, and its first president was His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa, who became the head of Central Municipal Authority from 1951 to 1967.
Then, it was chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Khalifa, from 1967 to 1973.
Then, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa became the Supervisor of Southern Municipality from 1973 to 1994.
Then, from 1994 to 1998, it was chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Salman bin Ali Al Khalifa as the Head of Municipal Affairs.
After that, Mr. Khalifa Abdullah Al-Dosari became the chief of Southern Area Municipality from 1998 until 2002
In 2002, His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa became the Director General of the Southern Area Municipality until 2006.
Then, His Excellency Eng. Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Khalifa became the Director General of Southern Area Municipality from 2006 to 2012.
And then His Excellency Mr. Saleh bin Ibrahim Nasser Al-Fadala, became the Director of the Municipality in 2012. Then, his Excellency Engineer Asim Abdul Latif Abdullah became the General Director of Southern Area Municipality in 2012 to date.
Southern Area boundaries started from the North by Isa Town, to the West by Hamad Town, from the South by the Sakhir region, and from the East by the Sitra region.
Southern Area important landmarks are:
Sheikh Salman bin Ahmed Al-Fateh fort in Riffa, the ancient historic wells such as Ain Al-Hunainiyah, Ain Umm Ghuwaifa and Bir Shamma.
Bahrain International Circuit for Formula One races in Sahir Area is the most famous landmark in the middle east. moreover, Isa Town Gate, the Clock Roundabout in Riffa as it considered as the main entrance landmark for southern area, Bahrain National Charter, the Horse roundabout Monument.
Bahrain National Stadium in Isa Town is an important sport station for all kinds of sports, the Heritage Village in Ras Hayyan, Bahrain Center for Strategic and International Studies, Energy, and the Military Museum in riffa.
There are pipelines and oil and gas wells in Southern Area, Jabal al-Dukhan in the Sakhir region and the Al Areen Wild Resort in Sakhir, which is considered one of the most prominent natural reserves for wild animals and migratory birds.
It also includes number of hotels such as Sofitel Al Zallaq, Al Areen Resort, Jumeirah Bahrain Resort in Al Zallaq, and Hawar Hotel and Resort in Hawar Island.
Souther Area is rich with markets such as Isa Town heritage Market, Al Buhair Market, East Riffa Souq, and West Riffa Souq.
Southern Area is full of governmental and private hospitals such as the Military Hospital, Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Heart Center, Al-Awali Hospital, the Royal Hospital, Al-Hilal Medical Hospital, Al-Rayyan Hospital, Al-Salam Hospital, Al-Resala Medical Hospital, and others.
There is an educational town that includes several public and private schools, colleges and universities such as the University of Bahrain, Polytechnic University, American University, Royal University for Women, Kingdom University and Gulf University.
Commercial complexes such as Al Enma Mall in Riffa, Al Zallaq Spring, Al Seef Mall in Isa Town, Al Waha Mall, Wadi Al Sail Mall, Al Reem Center, and The Walk.
Most prominent major industrial companies are Aluminum Bahrain Factory (Alba), Tatweer Petroleum Company, Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Ras Abu Jarjour desalination plant, and Al Dur power and water generation plant.
There are many parks, gardens, and walkways in Southern Area, the most important and famous are Khalifa Al Kubra Park in Riffa, Noon Park, Family Garden, Wadi Al-Sail Garden, Ansar Garden, Umm Ghuwaifa Garden, and others.
Its famous walkways are Zayed Town Walkway, Al-Istiqlal Walkway, and Al-Muaskar Walkway.
Among the most prominent coasts are the coast of Askar and the coast of Bilaj Al-Jazaer.