Initiatives to prioritise citizens discussed
Projects and initiatives aimed at prioritising citizens, to serve national future approaches in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, were discussed as the joint committee of the Shura Council and Parliament and the Bahrain Chamber (BCCI) held a meeting.
The meeting was co-chaired by Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam, Shura Council’s Economic and Financial Affairs Committee chairman Khalid Al Maskati and BCCI chairman Sameer Nass.
The Speaker affirmed the keenness to strengthen co-operation between the legislative branch and the private sector, expressing appreciation for the role of the private sector as a key partner in the development process and efforts to provide the conducive environment to create more opportunities.
He referred to the recent meeting with HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister that emphasised existing efforts to support employment and create a sustainable future for citizens, in a manner that contributes to enhancing sustainable growth and economic diversity.
The meeting is part of the ongoing discussion of the project and was aimed at listening to BCCI’s views on parliamentary proposals and legislation related to the economy to implement initiatives that prioritise Bahraini citizens in the labour market, Mr Al Musallam added.
The legislative and executive branches had also held a joint meeting to discuss making the citizens a national priority to serve future requirements.
Mr Al Maskati stressed the two branches’ keenness to develop co-operation and engage in effective strategies, plans and programmes that boost the national economy and the private sector, and provide job opportunities for the citizens.
He pointed out the importance of these meetings to unify efforts to support the development of the labour market and the advancement of the national economy.
Mr Nass underscored the importance of supporting Bahrainis in the labour market by strengthening co-operation between all government and legislative bodies, as well as the private sector, to create quality job opportunities.
He highlighted the importance of improving education outcomes to bridging the labour market in Bahrain, and replacing expatriates with Bahraini citizens, and reconsidering imposing higher fees on the private sector as the only solution.
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