H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, affirmed that protecting consumer rights and raising awareness of the importance of adopting a sustainable lifestyle is a priority for the Ministry, which constantly aims to empower consumers and support them to make responsible consumer decisions.

This came on the occasion of the World’s Consumers' Rights Protection Day, marked on March 15 by the United Nations since 1983, and this year, it comes under the slogan "Sustainable Lifestyles".

H.E. the Minister noted that achieving sustainability in consumption has become an urgent necessity that requires close cooperation between government entities, the private sector, civil society organizations, and consumers themselves, to ensure a fair and transparent consumer environment that encourages reliable and responsible business practices.

His Excellency added that the Consumer Protection Directorate at the Ministry will continue to work on launching new initiatives and programs to promote a culture of sustainable consumption, and cooperating with local and international bodies to transfer expertise and successful experiences in this field, stressing the role of the Consumer Protection Directorate in involving youth and future generations through awareness and training, and motivating them to adopt more conscious and responsible consumption habits by partnering with the Ministry of Education and educational institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Minister Fakhro stressed that consumer protection is not just a legal responsibility, but rather a moral and societal obligation that enhances trust and preserves rights in a fair and sustainable economic environment. Affirming that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is committed to continuing its efforts to protect consumer rights and spread awareness of sustainable consumption.