BCCI’s vital role lauded

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa hailed the agreement between the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism regarding the trade fees. HRH the Premier had issued an order postponing the implementation of the fees levied on commercial activities for two periods, each lasting six months. HRH the Premier commended the crucial role of the trading community in promoting commercial activities in Bahrain, urging the chamber to support small traders.

He made the statement as he received yesterday at the Gudaibiya Palace the BCCI board members, led by chairman Sameer Nass, who expressed thanks to HRH the Premier for his keenness on strengthening the private sector to play its role in supporting he national economy and spurring growth.

They thanked HRH the Premier for his directives which paved the way for the agreement which was reached between the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism regarding the trade fees. HRH the Premier underlined the strategic partnership between the Government and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) to revitalize the trade sector and fast-track economic development.