The Kingdom of Bahrain is witnessing an election race on Saturday at the parliamentary and municipal levels as part of the Kingdom's successful democratic march. Since independence, the Kingdom of Bahrain has been able to establish a modern state based on democratic orientation, constitutional institutions and the rule of law.

The election process will be held tomorrow in the Kingdom of Bahrain, after the electoral process began to vote abroad last Tuesday on the seats of the Bahraini parliament, which is 40 seats, in conjunction with the competition for the membership of municipal councils in the four governorates of the Kingdom, where there are three municipal councils elected for three provinces , she:

1. Muharraq Governorate Council (8 members).

2. My Northern Governorate Council (12 members).

3. My Southern Governorate Council (10 members).

The capital city of Manama has a "general secretariat" consisting of 10 members appointed by royal decree.

Candidates in Manama prefer social media to traditional venues

The same means of social communication were imposed on the Bahraini election campaigns for the candidates of the parliament in the capital Governorate (Manama). While some candidates still support the traditional method, where the electoral headquarters in the various tents and sites to receive their voters, and presented their programs face to face, Their voters through their mobile phones, specifically through different communication sites, explaining that the advanced methods are self-imposed and became a substitute for the electoral headquarters, which they found the cost and waste and waste of time, effort and money together, between A few of them considered the feasibility of electoral headquarters, but in the councils of their own homes.

The Bahraini capital came with 18 electoral offices on the ground, while 48 preferred to take social networking platforms instead of the electoral headquarters. They found that there was no need for traffic congestion. It also caused large sums of money. Reduce their spending, and reach their electoral programs faster to their constituents.

For his part, the Chief Executive of the Bahraini elections, Chairman of the Legislative and Fatwa Committee, Counselor Nawaf Hamza, said that 2,480 volunteers will participate in organizing the voting process tomorrow, starting the process of voting for the parliamentary and municipal elections.

Hamza told reporters that the election executive committee will be keen to announce the results of the voting process in the elections on the same day of voting, pointing out that there are great preparations to organize the voting process and counting votes in the sub-centers and the public.

The number of observers for parliamentary and municipal elections stood at 231, representing civil society organizations in Bahrain.

In the same context, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, paid a visit to Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday. During the meeting, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister praised the Kingdom's unity and cohesion. We are united and united in this beloved country under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

They stressed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is on the threshold of another bright station in its national journey. In the light of the forthcoming parliamentary elections, it hopes to reconcile its candidates with the government agencies and officials to provide all facilities and take everything that will facilitate the voters. To further strengthen the foundations of the firm construction of the present and future of the Kingdom in accordance with the comprehensive development process of the country's King.

He pointed out that the development and development process in the Kingdom of Bahrain will continue and is always uniting all together. There is a firm government determination based on a lofty royal desire to achieve the best for this noble people.

They also reviewed the overall situation and developments on the regional and international arenas. They expressed their pride in the growing relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the various countries of the world and its reputation in the light of its policies of strengthening and strengthening relations with all countries due to its balanced and flexible policies. And strengthen its cooperation with fraternal and friendly countries.

Bahrain consists of 40 constituencies. The governorate consists of 10 constituencies, Muharraq Governorate, 8 districts, Northern Governorate, 12 districts, and the Southern Governorate.

Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf west of Asia. It has a rich history and rich culture for more than 5000 years, and its influential presence in its Arab, regional and international environment as a model for development and political and economic reform and a wise foreign policy committed to promoting cooperation and friendship among peoples and nations. The principles of international legality, and support for regional and international security and peace.

Population and demographic growth

The Bahraini population is characterized by demographic, cultural, ethnic and religious diversity. According to the Central Informatics Organization, the population of Bahrain in 2017 was 1.450.0, while the population is expected to reach 1.696.6 in 2022. Of which 766,707 were Bahraini and 75,019 were non-Bahraini.

The average population growth rate is 7.4%.

3600 Bahrainis Participate in "Outside Elections"

The number of Bahrainis who voted in the embassies and consulates of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Arab and non-Arab countries reached 3600 Bahraini, more than twice the previous elections. The parliamentary and municipal elections for residents and expatriates were held last Tuesday in 29 embassies and consulates in 24 countries.

Nawaf Hamza, the chief executive of the elections, said that the high turnout of Saudi embassies and consulates by citizens abroad to cast their votes and participate in the national parade is a positive sign of the expected participation in the upcoming elections.

In the same context, Hamza stressed that the electoral executive committee has completed its preparations for the fifth session of the parliamentary elections and that the electoral process will be held by the administration and supervision of the judicial authority, which guarantees a free and fair elections that will consolidate democracy and ensure citizens exercise their constitutional right to participate in public affairs. Their representatives in the House of Representatives.

Hamza said that the stability of the electoral process of the Kingdom of Bahrain is a strong evidence that the Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's reform project is based on solid foundations that achieve fertile ground for growth and leadership.

He pointed out that «the fifth session of the elections to confirm the continuation of the experience and the sustainability of the success of our democratic approach».

"As citizens, we enter the fifth electoral cycle with determination and determination to promote the Bahraini march in the democratic field," said Nawaf Hamza, head of the legislative and advisory authority. MANAMA - Agencies