His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Nabeel Khaled Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), and its Board of Directors, at Gudaibiya Palace.
His Royal Highness emphasised the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the partnership between the public and private sector in support of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the vital role of the private sector as a key driver of economic growth and sustainable development in the Kingdom, enhancing its global competitiveness.
His Royal Highness congratulated the Chairman and members elected to the Board of Directors of the BCCI for its 31st session, wishing them success in fulfilling their responsibilities and advancing initiatives that benefit the Kingdom and its citizens.
His Royal Highness also commended the efforts of the previous Board of Directors, recognising their contributions to supporting the Kingdom’s commercial and industrial sectors.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the importance of continued private sector coordination, noting that collaboration between the public and private sectors is the bedrock for strong economic growth.
His Royal Highness commended the private sector’s ongoing efforts, in cooperation with relevant authorities, to monitor market conditions amid the hostile Iranian aggression, ensuring the continued availability of goods and the stability of prices to meet daily needs and reinforce consumer confidence.
His Royal Highness emphasised that fostering constructive and effective public-private partnerships contributes to transforming challenges into opportunities, achieving further milestones that support the Kingdom’s growth and prosperity.

For their part, the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the BCCI expressed their gratitude to His Royal Highness for his continued support in advancing the role of the private sector and for His Royal Highness’s commitment to fostering the Chamber’s efforts in supporting national development and economic growth.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister; Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court; Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; and several senior officials also attended the meeting.