Undersecretary of Commerce Affairs Mr. Nader Al Moayyed inaugurated the World Standardization Day under the slogan of “Specifications make cities smarter” which is organized by Standardization & Metrology Directorate at the Bahrain Financial Harbour Gate.

On this occasion undersecretary said that the ministry is keen to participate with the countries of the world in celebrating the World Standardization Day which falls on the 14th of October of each year.

He also confirmed that the Ministry of Industry, commerce and Tourism has many successful local experiences towards smart cities, both at the level of national programs such as energy efficiency for air conditioners or lamps, or Gulf programs such as s requiring fuel efficiency for vehicles and energy efficiency for tires. There is also Gulf Construction Code, that final draft has been completed and will be adopted at the local level and will support urban development in line with global developments in sustainable buildings.
He added that this occasion is an opportunity for the Ministry to intensify its media programs on the importance of standard specifications in various aspects of life.

The minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani chaired the 1st committee meeting of Vehicles & Electrical Appliances Efficiency Standards, in the presence of members of the Committee by the Council of Ministers Decision No. 2414-07 to be To be chaired by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and membership of the Electricity & Water Authority and representatives of the General Administration of Traffic, Customs Affairs, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The minister welcomes the committee members, praising the importance of the committee to support initiatives that achieve national energy efficiency plan and national renewable energy plan which is approved by the Council of Ministers. The minister also praised the importance role of each body in setting its visions regarding standards aimed at increasing the efficiency of vehicles and electrical appliances to achieve optimal use of energy.

During the meeting, goals and national plans for energy efficiency and renewable energy were reviewed, as well as proposed work plan to implement MEPS minimum energy performance standards. They also reviewed project of technical regulations for national and gulf program related to energy efficiency which is being implemented by Standards and Metrology Directorate.

The Minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani received Moroccan Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Mr. Ahmed Rasheed Khutabi.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between Bahrain and Morocco and ways to enhance them to reach common aspiration and objectives set by both leaderships. The minister touched the appropriate investment environment that enjoyed by the kingdom of Bahrain, which make it a preferred destination for many international projects and investments. 

The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani received Jalal Kadhem, where they discussed a number of general issues related to the economic and investment aspects in Bahrain.

In this regard, the minister confirmed the readiness of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism to provide all aspects of support and assistance to the Council of Representatives. He also noted ministry’s keenness to coordinate and work with all concerned authorities to achieve government visions and strategies.