AmCham Bahrain names new board; outlines strategies
MANAMA, June 24, 2023
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham Bahrain) has elected its new board of directors under the presidentship of Qays H. Zu'bi for the 2023-25 period at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently at the Wyndham Grand Manama Hotel.
The new board members include Zahraa Taher, Michel Sawaya, Mark Thomas, Daniel Taylor, Ali Moosa, Feras Fakhro, Hesham Alabbar, Bradley Cook, and Faisal Juma.
The AGM, which was attended by its members and other stakeholders, allso welcomed the newly appointed Executive Director, Sandra Knight, and paid tribute to its former board Mary McGinnis for her exceptional work during her tenure.
The premier business association dedicated to serving the US- Bahrain business community, AmCham Bahrain outlined its strategies for the year ahead. It also highlighted AmCham Bahrain's commitment to promoting bilateral trade and investment while fostering an environment that supports business growth and success.
In his address, Zu'bi highlighted the remarkable growth in AmCham Bahrain's membership in 2023, underscoring the commitment to improve programmes and diversify member sectors.
He also emphasised the importance of collaboration and acknowledging the support of esteemed guests, including the US Ambassador to Bahrain Steven Bondy, and James Golsen from the US Department of Commerce.
During his address, Zu'bi highlighted the remarkable growth in AmCham Bahrain's membership this year, underscoring the commitment to improve programmes and diversify member sectors.
The successful addition of premium companies to the membership further enhances AmCham Bahrain's influence and collective strength in promoting bilateral trade and investment, stated Zu'bi.
He pointed out the significance of collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and US Embassy to drive strategic initiatives and leverage the power of the Free Trade Agreement between Bahrain and the US.
This collaboration aims to foster trade successes, facilitate increased imports and exports, and nurture fruitful business partnerships between members, local private sector entities, and US market stakeholders, he added.
Bondy highlighted the importance of the trade and investment relationship between the US and Bahrain.
"The United States Embassy is fortunate to partner with AmCham Bahrain to deliver the very best of American products, technologies, and services to Bahraini and regional markets. We look forward to working with our partners to enhance our commercial relations further," he noted.
In his keynote address, Golsen said the vibrant American business community in Bahrain was a natural partner for expanding bilateral trade and investment as the US looks to expand bilateral trade and investment.
AmCham Bahrain is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that represents the interests of American businesses and promotes trade and investment between the US and Bahrain.
It serves as a platform for American companies operating in Bahrain and Bahraini companies with ties to the US.-TradeArabia News Service
