Speaker stresses SME role in spurring growth

Council of Representatives Speaker Fawziya Zainal stressed the crucial importance of small and medium enterprises in developing the national economy, revitalising trade, spurring growth and and generating jobs.

This came as she received a delegation from the Bahrain Small and Medium Enterprises Society, led by Chairman Dr Abdulhassan Al Diri. She said that the legislative branch of government to implement the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, stressing the council’s keenness on enhancing the standing of businessmen and supporting their contribution to Bahrain’s comprehensive development, in compliance with 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision and the goals of the Fiscal Balance in the Government Action Plan.

The speaker commended the edict which was issued by the Cabinet recently on supporting the small and medium enterprises, reiterating the council’s keenness on consolidating SMEs businesses. Dr Al Diri expressed thanks to the Speaker, commending the efforts she exerts along lawmakers to provide all necessary facilities to spur economic growth and encourage productive families and small and medium enterprise.