New-look farmers market to feature better facilities in Bahrain

New-look farmers market to feature better facilities in Bahrain

The Bahraini Farmers Market is undergoing a major revamp to develop its various facilities, says National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) secretary general Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa.

The 11th edition of the market will kick off on Saturday at the Budaiya Botanical Garden, as reported by the GDN yesterday.

The development work aims to improve the market’s various aspects and expand it so that it can accommodate the largest number of Bahraini farmers in a way that supports the local products and contributes to enhancing food security in Bahrain, Shaikha Maram said.

She indicated that the development plan of the market’s site is taking place in two phases.

The first phase has been completed. It included the development of the areas devoted to farmers, the traditional market, food and children, in addition to developing the bathrooms, the handicrafts, the entrances and parking spaces, she said.

Buses have also been provided to visitors from the parking areas to the market.

The second phase, to be implemented next month, will include the development of the lake, theatre, games area, training workshops and the palm oasis areas, she added.

The NIAD secretary general indicated that the infrastructure of the market has also been developed comprehensively, giving it a