Bahrain Chamber marks 85th anniversary

TDT | Manama

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Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameer Nass, announced the Chamber’s plan to hold a celebratory event in December to mark the 85th anniversary of its establishment, coinciding with Bahrain’s Silver Jubilee celebrations commemorating the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession to the throne.

Nass stated that the celebration of the Chamber’s founding anniversary is a tribute to the fathers and ancestors who charted the course for the economic life and built the foundation for its prosperity and development, ensuring that it remains a strong voice defending and supporting the rights and interests of the business community.

He noted that 85 years stand as a testament to the Chamber’s rich history, which has set a unique model among Arab and regional chambers in establishing the pillars of the national economy and serving the commercial sector, representing its diverse activities and sectors.

Nass added that the Chamber has been a mirror of Bahrain’s economic landscape throughout its history, serving as a key driver for the development of institutions and companies.

It has worked hand in hand with the esteemed government to find solutions to the challenges and crises facing the world from time to time, without impacting the local market and citizens.

He emphasized that the Chamber has become an integral part of the national economic system, drawing on the successes inspired by Bahrain’s strategic commercial position, which was behind the early emergence of the Bahraini business community in the modern history of the Gulf region.

The Chamber continues to defend its principles and values, with its successive boards of directors throughout its history.

Nass explained that the Chamber is the principal representative of the private sector, which bears the greater responsibility in development, and it is the gateway for foreign investment, as it has formal relations and bilateral agreements with all Arab, Islamic, and international chambers of commerce.

It also chairs joint business councils between Bahrain and more than 60 countries worldwide, and it receives all foreign ambassadors and trade representations.

He noted that the Chamber’s unwavering drive to fulfill its mission and duties is fueled by the unlimited support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalife and the patronage and attention of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, towards the private sector and enhancing its role in various sectors, contributing to the achievement of the comprehensive development journey’s objectives.