Strategic Thinking Group reactivated to guide economic policy work

The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry has moved to strengthen its research and analytical capabilities by reactivating its Strategic Thinking Group, a step aimed at improving evidence-based decision-making and anticipating economic shifts affecting the private sector.

Mr. Mohammed Adel Fakhro, a board member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said enhancing studies, research and strategic analysis has become essential to keep pace with rapid economic and legislative developments. He stressed that stronger analytical foundations would enable the chamber to develop more informed positions and recommendations supporting Bahrain’s business community.

Fakhro noted that the chamber’s board, chaired by H.E. Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, has decided to reactivate the Strategic Thinking Group and assign coordination of its work to support the preparation of strategic studies and initiatives. These efforts, he said, will align with the board’s priorities and the evolving needs of the private sector.

He added that the real value of research lies not only in producing studies, but in translating their findings into practical initiatives and policy recommendations. This, he said, would help improve the business environment, address challenges, and better capture emerging economic opportunities.

According to Fakhro, the reactivated group will focus on analysing key economic and legislative issues, assessing the impact of economic, technological and trade developments, and contributing to consultations on draft laws, regulations and economic policies affecting the private sector. It will also work to identify emerging trends, promising sectors, and the implications of digital transformation and global trade shifts on Bahrain’s economy.

He further explained that the group will operate in coordination with the executive office, the board, and the chamber’s research and studies department. It will also draw on expertise from chamber members, specialists and external experts depending on the subject matter, ensuring that outputs are grounded in both technical knowledge and practical experience.

Fakhro said the initiative reflects the chamber’s broader direction towards strengthening institutional work based on analysis, research and forward-looking assessment. He said this approach would enhance the board’s ability to respond effectively to economic challenges and reinforce the chamber’s role in supporting the private sector and contributing to Bahrain’s economic development.