The commodities delivery service in Bahrain is already regulated and governed through clear criteria, Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla Adel Fakhro has told Shura Council members.
In a written reply to a question by member Dr Bassam Albinmohammed on plans to further regulate the sector, the minister said that there are two licences for such services.
“First, it could be a general trade business that delivers as an additional service that is licensed, sanctioned or simply part of its retail or wholesale strategy to reach other traders and customers,” said Mr Fakhro.
“There are also specialised companies that are also clearly licensed under their commercial registration (CR) to offer delivery services,” he added.
“As for doorstep delivery of services and commodities through trucks or vehicles, this is something that other parties besides the ministry are concerned with.
“However, this doesn’t mean we are not working to improve existing rules and regulations to ensure better practices in co-ordination with our partners in ministries and other government bodies and departments.”
Meanwhile, in another written response to a question by Shura Council member Dr Anwar Al Sadah on holding companies, the Industry and Commerce Minister said that there were 673 holding companies registered in Bahrain.
Shura Council members will be notified of both the responses during their weekly session on Sunday.
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