The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) has announced the promotion of two Bahraini professionals, Fatema AlWardi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Fatema Al Zayed Al Jalahma as Chief Registrar (CR).
These appointments underscore BCDR’s commitment to empowering Bahraini talent and strengthening its institutional framework, advancing both strategic goals and operational capacity, a statement said.
The appointments not only expand BCDR’s leadership team but also underline a deep dedication to cultivating Bahraini expertise. The Chamber boasts a core team led by two Chief Registrars, supported by a bilingual legal case management staff fluent in Arabic and English. These professionals take part in continuous development programs to ensure the highest standards of service in arbitration and mediation.
Ali Abdullah Al Aradi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, stated: “We take great pride in seeing our Bahraini women colleagues assume leadership roles, reflecting the chamber’s commitment to empowering national talent and advancing gender diversity in leadership. This milestone supports our ongoing efforts to build a capable and inspiring leadership team that can drive the Chamber’s vision and strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading regional hub for the development of the ADR industry.”
Professor Marike Patrani Paulsson, Vice Chairperson of the BCDR Board of Trustees, stated: “For both of them, this is just the beginning. I look forward to their leadership.” Tom Sikora, member of the BCDR Board of Trustees, added on behalf of the remaining Trustees, we are very excited about the promotion of Ms Al Zayed Al Jalahma to the position of Chief Registrar and Mrs Al Wardi to the position of Chief Operations Officer. We are delighted to recognize the exceptional talent and enormous dedication of these two colleagues and look forward to the great contributions they will be making to dispute resolution.
Ahmed Husain, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “This round of promotions reflects our strategic investment in Bahraini talent at the BCDR. We are proud to celebrate the advancement of our dedicated team members. The promoted staff consistently stood out through their commitment, their eagerness to learn, and their proactive initiative and engagement with complex projects. They not only showed unwavering commitment to BCDR's mission but have consistently driven results. We look forward to seeing their impact as they assume these vital new leadership positions and ensure that our new leadership bench is strong, innovative, and ready for the challenges ahead." -TradeArabia News Service
