Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hailed the Royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to review the VAT mechanisms during the trial application period and observe the citizens needs through the exemption of basic commodities and services.

The Ministry of Finance and National Economy as well as the governmental entities concerned with the application of VAT will implement the Royal directives by ensuring the soundness of application procedures from day one of the trial period while taking into consideration the importance of market stability and the steady and smooth supplies of commodities and services to the citizens and residents to ensure the continuity of development and growth of the sectors whilst ensuring the citizens’ needs, he said.

This came during the meeting held at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy premises in the presence of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani and Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)’s deputy chairman Khalid Najibi.

Shaikh Salman stressed the importance of continuous communication, consultation and discussion with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry regarding the VAT mechanisms. He cited the ongoing cooperation and discussion of viewpoints to reach the results that would serve the aspirations in the interest of the homeland and the citizen foremost.