The Kingdom of Bahrain, represented by Maryam Abdulaziz Al Doseri, Commercial Attaché at the Permanent Mission of Bahrain to the United Nations Office and other International Organisations in Geneva, has been elected to chair the World Trade Organisation Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) for the 2026–2027 term.

One of the WTO's key committees, it oversees the implementation of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, which aims to ensure that technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures do not create unnecessary obstacles to international trade, while preserving the right of member states to adopt the regulatory measures necessary to achieve legitimate objectives.

This election reflects the confidence of WTO member states in Bahrain and their recognition of its active role in promoting international trade cooperation and supporting the rules-based multilateral trading system, reported BNA.

The election coincides with a significant milestone in the Committee's work, as it is set to hold its 100th meeting in November 2026, reflecting decades of international cooperation in addressing technical trade barriers, it stated.

This achievement underscores the Kingdom's continued active presence in international economic and trade forums, as well as its commitment to supporting the work of the WTO, strengthening dialogue and cooperation among member states, and contributing to an open, inclusive and rules-based international trading system, it added.