The Bahrain Chamber launched its "Tojjar Talk" initiative with its inaugural session dedicated to the tourism sector, held in the presence of Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; and Nabeel Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber.
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, reported Bahrain News Agency.
Speaking at the session, the Minister 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 Bahrain Chamber for launching the
initiative, highlighting its role in fostering dialogue and supporting the
sustainable growth of the tourism sector.
For his part, 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.
Kanoo welcomed the Minister's participation in the inaugural
session, describing it as a reflection of the strong cooperation between the
Bahrain Chamber and the Ministry of Tourism 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.
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.