HE Mr. Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, has recently chaired the first meeting of the Working Group to follow up on the recommendations made by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) during the Joint Economic Committee meeting between the Ministry and BCCI.

The Committee was formed based on the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to study and follow up on the implementation of BCCI's recommendations.

The meeting was also attended by Mr. Sameer bin Abdulla Nass, Chairman of BCCI, and senior officials from the Ministry and the Chamber.

During the meeting, the Minister lauded the unlimited support provided by of the Government, led by HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the efforts to develop the national economy, as well as to confirm the role of the private sector in this regard.

Mr. Al Zayani highlighted the important role played by BCCI in stimulating the national economy, and enhancing the contribution of the private sector to the kingdom's GDP, praising the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry and BCCI to achieve the national interests, as well as the visions and strategies of the public and the private sector in the economic and development fields.

The meeting discussed the work mechanisms of the Working Group, and reviewed a number of topics of mutual interest.​​