SANABIS: Mahmood Rafiique, Editor: H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, has emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between the public and private sectors and continued direct dialogue with business owners which remains a key to fueling the economic growth and economic development
HE was speaking during a Tojjar Talk session to the Pearl, Gold, and Jewellery Sector reflects the shared commitment to advancing this vital industry. He added that the Ministry will continue working with the Bahrain Chamber and the private sector to evaluate and implement practical recommendations that support the sector’s growth, enhance the business environment, and contribute to Bahrain’s economic development goals.
It was the second session of its Tojjar Talk initiative of the BCCI, dedicated to the Pearl, Gold, and Jewelry Sector, with the participation of Minister of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber, Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, as well as business owners, investors, and sector representatives. The session reviewed the current state of the sector, its development priorities, and concluded with recommendations aimed at enhancing competitiveness, improving the business environment, and supporting sustainable growth.
Kanoo described the Pearl, Gold, and Jewelry Sector as one of Bahrain’s oldest and most distinguished economic sectors, with a rich commercial heritage that has helped establish the Kingdom as a regional hub for the pearl, gold, and jewelry trade. He reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to the sector, noting that the establishment of the Pearl, Gold, and Jewelry Committee during the 31st term of the Chamber’s Board of Directors reflects its focus on strengthening engagement with industry stakeholders, identifying the sector’s needs, and supporting initiatives that enhance its competitiveness.
He further highlighted the sector’s continued contribution to the national economy and Bahrain’s regional and international standing, stressing the importance of modernizing legislation, encouraging innovation, developing national talent, and fostering an environment that supports long-term growth.
Kanoo confirmed that the Chamber will follow up on the session’s recommendations by referring all proposals to the Pearl, Gold, and Jewelry Committee for review and coordination with the relevant government authorities, ensuring they are translated into practical initiatives.
