AmCham names new board

Manama : The American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham Bahrain) announced electing new board members for the 2017-2019 term during its Annual General Meeting held at the Capital Club. 

Qays H. Zu’bi was re-elected as President during the meeting held in the presence of US Ambassador William Roebuck. 

“I am delighted and honoured to be given the opportunity to serve as President for another term,” said Zu’bi adding: “We will continue to extend AmCham’s contribution to promoting U.S.-Bahrain’s trade growth, while also promoting the legitimate economic interests of AmCham members.”

Zu’bi also highlighted AmCham’s vision within the framework of the Free Trade Agreement for the coming term. “It is AmCham’s vision, in cooperation with local associations, government and quasi-government bodies, to support economic growth and environmental progress in Bahrain,” he said. 

The newly elected board officers and directors for the 2017-2019 term are: President: Qays H. Zu’bi (Senior Partner, Zu’bi Partners), Vice President: H. Delano Roosevelt (Executive Board Member, American Mission Hospital), Board Secretary: Zahraa Taher (Managing Director, FinMark Communications), Treasurer: Zahi Zeini (Managing Partner Bahrain, Deloitte).   

The AGM was followed by a dinner, attended by guest of honour Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, and the premiere screening of a video highlighting the benefits of the US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and featuring several FTA success stories.  

Introducing the video, Zu’bi stated: “Bilateral trade including goods and services between the US and Bahrain was $3.6 billion in 2015.  This significant increase in trade since 2005, before the FTA went into effect, speaks for the success of the FTA.”