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Area around Bab Al Bahrain will be transformed into a WiFi hotspot Photo: tradearabia.com
Free WiFi will be rolled out at some of the most popular tourist hubs in Manama, Bahrain, the www.tradearabia.com website reported.
The Capital Trustees Board has approved the creation of WiFi “hotspots” in all tourist zones including the old Manama Suq, the restaurant area of Adliya, major public parks and walkways, Bahrain National Museum and in future at the Manama Central Market, said a report in the Gulf Daily News.
More locations will be added based on feedback from the public.
As Bahrain’s capital embraces technology, a new smartphone app will also be launched, highlighting attractions in Manama such as restaurants, cafes, shopping centres, cultural sites, entertainment and events.
“Most tourists switch off their mobile data roaming when coming to Bahrain and depend on Internet networks at hotels or cafes, which is why many don’t stay at tourist locations for long. They want to rush to be online again”, said Capital Trustees Board acting chairman Mazen Alumran.
“We will be a leader in the region as many are still without the service in major tourist locations, with tourists being forced to sit at restaurants and cafes to get WiFi.”
“People will soon walk around the old Manama Suq and Bahrain National Museum with free WiFi and in the next few days we will work with providers to have this service installed.”
He said the service would also benefit people who live in Bahrain.
“This is why we are planning to have it at major public parks and walkways, where many families spend time and some like surfing the Internet while their children are playing as they keep a careful watch on them,” he added.
“New locations are also in mind and we are planning to introduce it at the new Manama Central Market whenever it is rebuilt, among other areas that the public may suggest.”
The Capital Trustees Board is responsible for the Capital Governorate, which covers Manama, Juffair, Hoora, Gudaibiya, Sitra, Tubli, Jidhafs and the Seef District.
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