NABEEL Kanoo has been endorsed as the chairman of the Bahrain Chamber for its 31st term, following the board of directors’ inaugural session.
The appointment reflects the board’s confidence in Mr Kanoo’s leadership vision and his ability to guide the chamber in line with the aspirations of the private sector.
The session, which was initially chaired by most senior member Yousef Salahuddin, also saw the election of the new leadership team. Mr Salahuddin was elected first vice chairman, with Nawaf Alzayani as second vice-chairman.
Ahmed AlSaloom was elected treasurer, supported by Khalid Juma as vice treasurer. Additionally, Bob Thaker and Hasan Kaiksow were appointed to the executive committee as part of organisational procedures designed to strengthen institutional cohesion.
Assuming the chairmanship after the completion of legal procedures, Mr Kanoo expressed his pride in the trust placed in him by the business community, noting that the role carries significant responsibility in addressing challenges facing the private sector.
He extended his deep appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their ongoing support in reinforcing the private sector’s role as a key development partner.
“The upcoming phase requires collective work based on active partnership, with each member serving as a partner in decision-making and responsible for delivering results,” Mr Kanoo said.
The chamber’s roadmap for the new term will focus on several strategic pillars, beginning with a commitment to enhancing direct communication and engagement with members to transform their challenges into actionable initiatives.
This approach is mirrored by a dedicated focus on SME support, aimed at strengthening services and improving access to funding for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Furthermore, the board intends to prioritise legislative development by collaborating with relevant authorities to simplify procedures and enhance the kingdom’s global competitiveness.
These efforts will be underpinned by a drive for fiscal responsibility, focusing on improving administrative efficiency and rationalising expenditures to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Mr Kanoo commended the high level of participation in the electoral process, which took place under exceptional circumstances. He expressed gratitude to the Industry and Commerce Ministry and the Interior Ministry for ensuring a smooth voting process.
He also praised the efforts of the election committee, chaired by Abbas Radhi, and the Appeals Committee, led by Musab Busaibeh, for managing the process with integrity and transparency.
The chairman further acknowledged the work of the previous board, chaired by Sameer Nass, for their contributions during the past term.
The new board confirmed it will now move forward with clear action plans and defined timelines to ensure the chamber’s strategic objectives are met.
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