BCCI commends royal directives

The business community has hailed the royal directives issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to review the fee-levying procedures and heed citizens’ needs. Based on the royal directives, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa directed to scrap the fees levied on 200 services, provided by 10 Government bodies, and exempt 220 services from the Value Added Tax (VAT).

The fee waiver was announced during the weekly Cabinet session, which was chaired on Monday by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) First Deputy Chairman Khalid Najeebi extended deepest thanks to HM the King for issuing directives to review the fee-levying procedures and heed citizens’ needs.

He hailed the royal keenness on heeding the interests of all parties, including the private sector which plays a pivotal role in supporting the national economy and spurring growth. He commended HRH the Premier’s role and directives which, he said, would have a positive impact on the national economy and contribute to enhancing competitiveness and productivity.