One of the prominent electoral blocs within the Bahrain Chamber, the Estidamah Bloc affirmed that its electoral programme is built on a comprehensive institutional vision aimed at strengthening the role of the Bahrain Chamber and enhancing its representation of the private sector.
The bloc emphasised that its approach focuses on improving governance, increasing private sector engagement, and reinforcing the Chamber’s role in supporting sustainable economic growth.
This was highlighted during its meeting with representatives of the press and media at Kanoo Majlis, where the bloc was keen to present its programme within a framework of direct dialogue that reflects its commitment to transparency and openness to public opinion.
During the meeting, the bloc outlined the key pillars of its programme, stressing that the next phase requires cohesive institutional work built on clear priorities, enhanced performance efficiency and the activation of the Chamber’s role as a unifying platform for various economic sectors. It also noted that the cohesion of its members and the integration of their expertise across diverse sectors formed a strong foundation in shaping the programme, reflecting a shared vision and clear objectives that move beyond individual approaches towards structured collective work.
An Institutional Vision that Enhances Governance and Expands Participation
In this context, Mr Nabeel Kanoo, Head of the Bloc, explained that the programme was the result of intensive consultations within the bloc and with representatives from various economic sectors, to formulate a practical and implementable vision that enhances the Chamber’s position as a well-established institution.
He emphasised that the priority in the coming phase will be to reinforce governance, develop working mechanisms, and strengthen coordination between the Board of Directors and sectoral committees, enabling these committees to play a more effective role in studying challenges, submitting recommendations, and formulating initiatives.
Furthermore, Mr Kanoo stressed that the Chamber must continue its approach of cooperation with both the legislative and executive authorities, thereby reinforcing its role as a partner in drafting legislation and economic policies relevant to the private sector, and ensuring that traders’ perspectives are conveyed through an organised and institutional framework that contributes to meeting their aspirations and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.
He noted that the Chamber is required to serve as a genuine umbrella that reflects the diversity of the private sector, highlighting that this calls for a management approach based on consensus and integration, while strengthening trust between the Chamber and its members.
Mr Kanoo also underlined the importance of broad participation by business owners in the upcoming elections, considering it a key factor in enhancing the legitimacy of decisions and strengthening private sector representation. He noted that expanding the participation base directly strengthens the Chamber’s influence and the independence of its role across various economic issues.
He further stated that the next phase requires a Board of Directors that operates with a clear vision, capable of keeping pace with economic developments and strengthening communication channels with relevant stakeholders, ensuring an effective presence for the Chamber in discussions related to economic policies and legislation affecting the private sector.
