A bold and creative initiative that could see Bahrain transform tonnes of landfill waste into stunning works of art is being spearheaded by Southern Municipal Council chairman Abdulla Abdullatif.
The proposal, still in its early stages, is inspired by a chance encounter with the work of Iraqi artist Montether Al Hakeem, whose unique visual stories created from discarded books, electronics and vehicle spare parts have captivated thousands of people on social media.
“I stumbled upon this artist on Instagram purely by coincidence,” Mr Abdullatif told the GDN.
“It immediately struck me – if he can take something old, forgotten or broken and turn it into something beautiful and meaningful, why can’t we do the same in Bahrain?”
The idea matured further during Mr Abdullatif’s visit to Youth City 2030, an annual event that celebrates innovation and youth creativity.
“Seeing the energy and ingenuity at Youth City convinced me that Bahrain is ready for a movement like this. We have the talent, the resources and – unfortunately – the waste.”
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