The Metal Assay Center wins gold classification 'Taqyeem 5'
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce's Metal Assay Center has been awarded the gold classification 'Taqyeem 5' in the Government Service Centers Evaluation Program, Bahrain's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, announced.
The recognition, bestowed upon the center by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, serves as a significant encouragement to further enhance government services to the highest standards, the minister stated.
Fakhro affirmed the ministry's commitment to utilizing all available resources and intensifying efforts to improve performance, update systems, and prioritize initiatives aimed at increasing the efficiency of government services provided to beneficiaries. He commended the dedication of all personnel at the ministry's service centers and urged them to maintain this level of achievement, continuously developing their performance to improve service quality and enhance the overall efficiency of government operations.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Biz Bahrain
4 hours ago
- Biz Bahrain
Industry Ministry invites Bahraini manufacturers to register on APIP.online platform
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has called on Bahraini manufacturers to register on the Arab Platform for Industrial and Mining Products Requests and Offers ( which was launched by the Arab Organisation for Industrial Development, Standardisation and Mining. The platform aims to link Arab manufacturers with opportunities in Arab markets, helping to boost economic integration and trade, while supporting industrial and mining cooperation among Arab countries. Dr. Khaled Fahad Al Alawi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, emphasised that this platform represents an exceptional opportunity for Bahraini manufacturers to showcase their products at the Arab level and to become familiar with the needs of regional markets in the industrial and mining sectors. This enables them to take advantage of available opportunities and strengthen their presence in Arab markets. Al Alawi noted that this step aligns with the Industrial Sector Strategy (2022–2026), which focuses on supporting nationally originated exports and opening doors for Bahraini manufacturers to expand regionally and compete in procurement agreements. He added that through this platform, the Ministry seeks to continue promoting regional cooperation and achieving integration among Arab industrial sectors, praising Bahrain's manufacturing capabilities, which possess the potential and expertise to compete both regionally and internationally. The Arab Platform for Industrial and Mining Products Requests and Offers currently includes data on more than 60,000 industrial and mining establishments and over 900 investment opportunities from 21 Arab countries, providing a comprehensive database of industrial and mining products and needs across the region. BNA(R)
Daily Tribune
8 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Comprehensive Security and Prosperity Pact a Cornerstone of Bahrain–US Ties
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has reaffirmed the enduring strength of Bahrain's strategic partnership with the United States, highlighting its foundation in decades of close cooperation and dynamic collaboration across multiple sectors. This came during a meeting held today at Riffa Palace with the United States Ambassador to Bahrain, His Excellency Steven C. Bondy, in the presence of His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Maliki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs. HRH the Crown Prince commended the continuous advancement of Bahrain–US relations, emphasizing both countries' shared commitment to expanding their collaboration to new and comprehensive levels. He noted that key frameworks, such as the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, continue to anchor the growing partnership. His Royal Highness stressed that the relationship is not only built on a strong historical foundation but is also focused on the future, with both nations working together to create new opportunities that drive mutual prosperity and benefit their citizens. The meeting also addressed key regional and international developments, with discussions on ways to deepen coordination and strengthen cooperation in areas of shared interest. HRH the Crown Prince acknowledged the important role of the United States and its allies in supporting global peace, security, and sustainable development.
Daily Tribune
19 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Victory for buyers : Consumers reclaim BD290,000 over past two years through complaints system
TDT | Manama The Ministry of Industry and Commerce recovered BD290,000 for consumers over the past two years, while arranging replacements worth BD75,000, according to a written reply from Minister His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro to MP Dr Muneer Seroor. The figures cover 2023 and 2024, during which the ministry's Consumer Protection Directorate received 7,868 complaints in the first year and 7,153 in the second. A further 1,302 complaints were registered between January and March this year. Most cases concerned faulty electrical goods and vehicle-related issues. Fakhro noted that complaints fell by roughly 9 per cent in 2024. Goods and services That year, more than BD120,000 was recovered for consumers, while goods and services worth over BD45,000 were replaced. In 2023, the recovered amount exceeded BD170,000, with replacements totalling more than BD30,000. By law, the ministry has up to 60 working days to examine a complaint. However, the directorate typically contacts both the complainant and the business within three days to assess the issue and determine the next step. Working days Resolution times vary. Most complaints are dealt with within 15 working days. Around 42 per cent are completed within one week 19 per cent within eight to fifteen days 15 per cent within sixteen to thirty days 12 per cent are resolved on the same day they are received The directorate may also refer cases to the courts when necessary. In both 2023 and 2024, 212 complaints were handed to the Public Prosecution. In 2023, six shops were shut down by administrative order. Arrangements To reduce delays, the ministry signed service level agreements with eight commercial entities that frequently attract complaints. These arrangements led to a 35 per cent reduction in average handling times for those firms. As for cases that take longer, Fakhro said the directorate follows a graduated process. Staff first attempt to broker a settlement between the parties. Failing that, the matter proceeds through formal steps: an initial letter, a notice, a final warning, and then a binding decision. If the business fails to comply, the case is referred to prosecutors.
