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3.89. Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (MOICT) have launched numbers of the Energy Efficiency initiatives in cooperation with relevant entities to increase energy efficiency potential in Bahrain: b) Energy Performance Technical Regulation & Labelling: AC's: As per the Ministerial Order No. (70) 2015, the regulation on energy labelling and minimum energy performance requirements for air-conditioners has been implemented in Bahrain. This regulation specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and the energy labelling requirements for air conditioning units and heat pumps used in residential and commercial sector and will be implemented in the industrial sector in the future. This minimum energy efficiency of air conditioners sold in Bahrain, and labels have been developed to increase consumers' awareness of energy efficiency in their choices when purchasing air conditioners. On 1 April 2021, a new electronic platform for the Energy Efficiency Rate label has been developed and came into force, which enables the economic operators, notifying bodies and the regulating bodies to complete all the required procedures online through the system.

3.89. Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (MOICT) have launched numbers of the Energy Efficiency initiatives in cooperation with relevant entities to increase energy efficiency potential in Bahrain: c) Vehicles & Tires Efficiency Technical Regulation & Labelling: Implementation of the Efficiency technical regulation on labelling of vehicles and tires with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters have been entered into force for the models of year 2018 and after those imported to Bahrain market through the custom borders to the purpose of commercial use. (...).

3.89. Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (MOICT) have launched numbers of the Energy Efficiency initiatives in cooperation with relevant entities to increase energy efficiency potential in Bahrain: d) Electric Vehicles Technical Regulation: The National Technical Regulation BH 1:2021 has been approved as per the Ministerial Order No (16) for 2021 regarding Electric Vehicles. This technical regulation covers Electrical Vehicles, with maximum GVW less than 3,500 kg, and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h has been entered into force by 28 July 2021 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Technical Regulation for electric vehicles covers the vehicle, battery, charger, charging station and the energy efficiency labels. The ministry confirms that it meets the national directives to develop an integrated strategy to adopt and integrate sustainable mobility solutions and technologies in the Kingdom, as the Ministry works in cooperation and coordination with the Sustainable Energy Authority to develop strategies with an integrated and comprehensive perspective to sustain the transition from traditional vehicles to high efficiency and environmentally friendly vehicles, and the Ministry seeks through the national energy efficiency plan adopted by the Cabinet and set clear initiatives and objectives to increase energy efficiency by rationalizing energy consumption by 6% and raising the reliance on renewable energy to 5% and raised to 10% in 2035. More such projects of power generation from renewable sources are being planned in view mitigating the global warming issues.

3.90. Bahrain has also participated in the development of a cross border grid named GCCIA (Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority) together with other member States KSA, UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait to exchange power and save cost on avoided generation and reduce emission.

5.2. These goals are pursued through the sustained maintenance and enlargement of Bahrain's adherence and engagement with its trading partners multilaterally, regionally, and bilaterally. This would also contribute to the attainment of the long-term objectives of Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030, which aims for attaining sustainable development by moving towards economic diversification to increase economic viability;

5.6. Bahrain's trading environment is stable and transparent. There are no import restrictions except for patrimonial heritage, environmental, health or security considerations.

10. Since its last Review, Bahrain has introduced import prohibitions on waste, parings, and scrap of plastic. (...)

16. The petroleum and gas industry remains of great importance to the economy. (...) Bahrain's efforts in this sector aim to promote energy-efficiency and environmentally friendly practices, while optimizing the industry's contribution to its economic prosperity. The declared objective is to achieve 10% production of energy from renewable sources by 2035. To this end, a resolution adopted in 2017 aims to promote clean energy production from renewable sources, and to increase the share of the latter in the energy mix. (...)

17. The manufacturing sector is dominated by energy-intensive industries such as aluminium and petrochemical production. (...) Bahrain has undertaken efforts in recent years with a view to building an environmentally friendly manufacturing sector. Manufacturers are encouraged, through various means, to shift to cleaner production activities. An environmental impact assessment has to be made before a project is launched. (...).

1.2. In light of an elevated fiscal deficit and high levels of public debt (Section 1.2.6) and its commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Bahrain is striving to: (i) continue diversifying its economy; (ii) improve its energy production capacity (...).