Manama:The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced a new national initiative aimed at supporting the commercial sector in conjunction with Bahrain's National Days celebrations. This initiative, set to run from December 1 to 31, includes exemptions from promotional campaign fees and options to extend commercial discount periods, all part of the Ministry's efforts to stimulate commercial activity and encourage private sector participation in the national celebrations.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, stated that the initiative reflects the Ministry's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the private sector. It aims to provide commercial establishments and shops across Bahrain's governorates with opportunities to engage in special offers, discounts, and promotional campaigns that boost commercial activity and enhance the appeal of local markets.
Minister Fakhro emphasized that the initiative encourages commercial establishments of all sizes to introduce innovative offers, provide diverse shopping options, and stimulate economic activity, while highlighting the private sector's role as a key partner in Bahrain's economic development. The Ministry is looking forward to broad participation from commercial establishments across the Kingdom, which would reflect national belonging and public-private sector cooperation, creating a festive atmosphere in markets and shopping malls and boosting purchasing activity.
The Minister also called on shop and business owners to take advantage of the initiative by organizing promotional campaigns, prize draws, and discounts. He assured that the Ministry will facilitate procedures through the Consumer Protection Directorate to encourage wider participation.