The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) has promoted two Bahraini women to senior leadership positions.
Fatema AlWardi has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) and Fatema Al Jalahma as chief registrar (CR).
Board of trustees chairman Ali Al Aradi said: “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 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.”
Vice-chairperson of the board of trustees Professor Marike Patrani Paulsson emphasised that the distinguished calibre of female personnel within the chamber is a source of pride. She observed that each phase of career progression presents new opportunities, broadening horizons for learning and offering renewed avenues to expand perceptions, cultivate leadership abilities, and refine expertise.
BCDR chief executive officer Ahmed Husain emphasised the significance of ongoing strategic investment in Bahraini competencies and capacity building. He highlighted Ms AlWardi and Ms Al Jalahma’s high competence, dedication, eagerness to learn, proactive initiatives, and excellence in executing various projects and achieving desired outcomes. He extended his best wishes to them in their new roles.
These promotions reaffirm the BCDR’s commitment to developing Bahraini expertise, strengthening leadership capabilities, and advancing performance excellence. They also reflect the chamber’s efforts to enhance its executive leadership and operational efficiency through its core team.