This came during a meeting with the newly appointed chairs of the sectoral committees for the Chamber’s 31st administrative term. He commended their willingness to assume leadership responsibilities and contribute their expertise to serving Bahrain’s commercial and industrial sectors. He expressed confidence in their ability to bring renewed momentum to the Chamber’s work through initiatives that address the actual needs of different sectors and create opportunities for growth and development.
Kanoo stressed the importance of developing clear action plans that define each sector’s priorities and intended outcomes, with a focus on issues that have the greatest impact on business activities. Establishing priorities and monitoring implementation progress help direct efforts towards practical initiatives and assess performance based on tangible results and benefits to the business community.
He urged committee chairs to maintain regular communication with businesses across businesses of all sizes, listening to their views, challenges and proposals to ensure the committee’s work reflects the needs of the sectors they represent. He also encouraged active participation by committee members, emphasizing that diverse perspectives and teamwork improve the quality of recommendations and their effectiveness in addressing key issues.
Kanoo noted that some challenges affect multiple sectors, making coordination and knowledge-sharing between committees essential to developing comprehensive solutions and aligning efforts. He affirmed that the Board of Directors and the executive management would work with the committees to follow up on proposals and address obstacles, helping translate business owners’ views into practical measures that serve their interests and strengthen the Chamber’s role.
The meeting also included a presentation outlining the committee’s mandates and working mechanisms, coordination with the executive management, and procedures for submitting and following up on views and recommendations. The presentation aimed to clarify responsibilities, improve efficiency and support the achievement of shared objectives.
Kanoo concluded by expressing his hope that the meeting would mark the beginning of productive work driven by initiative and responsibility, with the expertise of committee chairs and members delivering tangible benefits to businesses, advancing Bahrain’s economic sectors and supporting the Kingdom’s development journey.
