The Bahrain Chamber officially launched its ‘Tojjar Talk’ initiative with its inaugural session dedicated to the tourism sector, held in the presence of Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi and Chamber chairman Nabeel Kanoo.
The session brought together business leaders, investors, and representatives from the tourism industry to discuss the sector’s current landscape, development priorities, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Speaking at the session, Ms Al Sairafi said that dedicating the first Tojjar Talk session to the tourism and hospitality sector reflects the industry’s growing importance and its strategic role in supporting Bahrain’s economic development.
She noted that the private sector is a key partner in achieving the objectives of the Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 through the continued development of Bahrain’s tourism offerings and the kingdom’s appeal as a leading destination. She also praised the Chamber for launching the initiative, highlighting its role in fostering dialogue and supporting the sustainable growth of the tourism sector.
Mr Kanoo said the launch of Tojjar Talk reflects the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening engagement between the business community and government entities.
He explained that the initiative provides a platform to identify the priorities of various economic sectors and communicate business owners’ views and recommendations to the relevant authorities, helping enhance Bahrain’s business environment and economic competitiveness.
Mr Kanoo welcomed the minister’s participation in the inaugural session, describing it as a reflection of the strong co-operation between the Chamber and the Tourism Ministry and their shared commitment to engaging with the private sector.
He also commended the ministry’s efforts to advance the tourism industry and reinforce Bahrain’s position as a leading tourism and investment destination, emphasising that continued public-private collaboration is essential to achieving the sector’s strategic objectives.
The session featured constructive discussions and several proposals related to the tourism sector. Mr Kanoo confirmed that Tojjar Talk will be held regularly with various government entities to maintain direct dialogue with business owners, follow up on key issues and recommendations, and further strengthen public-private partnership.
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