The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held a ceremony honoring H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, former member of its Board of Directors, to appreciate his efforts during his membership, and congratulate him on the Royal Decree by HM King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, appointing him Minister of Industry and Commerce, wishing him a career full of achievements and success.

BCCI President Mr. Sameer Abdulla Nass conveyed the greetings of BCCI's 30^th round Board of Directors to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, noting and praising His Excellency's achievements during his tenure on the Board of Directors. Mr. Nass expressed his keenness to enhance cooperation and joint coordination between the Ministry and the Chamber, in order to achieve further progress and growth in the national economy and meet the needs and aspirations of the commercial sector.

The Minister expressed his appreciation for the great support provided by BCCI members of the Board of Directors, headed by H.E. Mr. Sameer bin Abdullah Nass, during his board membership, and stated: "We are working together for the country's economic development, the main axis that supports all aspects of national development, and I invite you to continue this joint effort to achieve goals and enhance the strength and durability of our national economy and its commercial environment."

The ceremony was attended by a number of members of the Board of Directors, in addition to the Chamber's employees.

H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, accompanied by a number of Ministry officials, conducted an inspection tour of Manama Souq with a number of businessowners and members of the (BCCI) Commercial Markets Committee, as part of the continuous efforts to follow up with small businesses and businessowners' needs.

H.E. viewed projects offered by small business owners and confirmed the government's keenness to follow up on all issues related to the commercial sector, stimulating an economic and commercial environment that encourages growth, expansion and investment. 

The Minister also praised the efforts of the private sector and the cooperation between business owners and the BCCI Commercial Markets Committee to enhance Manama Souq's business environment, affirming its historical status as one of the oldest markets in the region. 

Minister of Industry and Commerce, H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani received Nepali Ambassador to Bahrain Tirtha Raj Wagle in his office this morning.

The Minister welcomed the Ambassador of Nepal, and reviewed bilateral relations, affirming the importance of consolidating and developing these relations in the industrial and commercial fields towards achieving common goals and aspirations.

For his part, the Ambassador expressed his sincere appreciation to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, praising the Kingdom's efforts in strengthening cooperation to achieve the best interest of both countries.

HE Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry & Commerce, received in his office this morning Mr. Sameer Abdullah Nass, chairman of the board of Directors of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in the presence of the first Vice President of BCCI, Mr. Khalid Mohammed Najibi, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ms. Eman Ahmed Al-Doseri, and a number of senior officials from both sides, where they discussed topics related to economic affairs, and the most important developments in the commercial and industrial sectors.

HE the Minister stressed BCCI's effective role as a partner in enhancing Bahrain's economy and increasing the private sector's contribution to the GDP, and its role in activating cooperation between the Chamber and the Ministry towards achieving the private sector's aspirations, and Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.

Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani received in his office this morning Lord Stuart Polak CBE, a Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
During the meeting, they discussed the frameworks of bilateral investment cooperation and new opportunities to expand partnership between Bahrain and the UK, and ways to develop and increase the volume of bilateral investments. H.E. Minister Alzayani stressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation with the UK, especially in industrial and commercial fields. Noting the role the private sector can play in both countries, which may contribute significantly to achieving common goals.

H.E. also pointed to the convenient investment environment the Kingdom of Bahrain offers and the government's development initiatives to attract various investments, making it a preferred base destination for many international projects and investments.​

The Minister of Industry and Commerce, H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, received Former Prime Minister of the UK and Aldersgate Group Chair Theresa May, within her official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Minister welcomed Theresa May, praising her efforts during her tenure as UK Prime Minister, noting her active role in enhancing cooperation between the two countries and developing relations on various levels, especially in the fields of investment and development.

The meeting also reviewed bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UK, and ways to achieve common ambitions and goals, as the Minister pointed to the convenient investment environment provided by Bahrain, making it a prominent global investment destination. ​

H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry and Commerce, stressed the strength and depth of Bahraini-American relations on various levels to serve the interests of both countries and their citizens.

This came during a meeting between H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry and Commerce and the US Ambassador to Bahrain Steven C Bondy. Where the Minister noted the Kingdom of Bahrain's keenness to raise the levels of cooperation between Bahrain and the US, which resulted in signing the FTA, which strengthened and widened the scope of economic and commercial relations.

During the meeting, a number of topics of common interest were discussed, as the Minister affirmed that the government of Bahrain always seeks to strengthen its global economic relations, especially those tied to the kingdom with bilateral agreements and treaties, stressing in the same context the great role played by the private sector in both countries to benefit from the of the FTA, expanding the base of cooperation between them in all fields.

The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Zayed R. Alzayani, met with the CEO of American Express Middle East, Mazin Khoury on Tuesday.

The Minister highlighted the pivotal role played by the banking and finance sector in the Kingdom's economic development. He stressed the government's commitment to continue to support the sector.

The two sides discussed various topics related to economic development and the banking and finance industry in the Kingdom.