By Baron Henri Estramant.
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry is celebrating its diamond jubilee since it was created seventy five years ago as the Gulf region’s very first organ fostering trade under the name “General Traders’ Association”. In 1945 the name was altered to “Bahrain Chamber of Commcer”, but was rebaptised yet again in 1967 to acquire the present name of “Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). Its incumbent Chairman of the Board of Directors is Mr Khalid bin Abdulrahman bin Khalil Almoayed.
Since the times of the Dilmun civilisation Bahrain has been deemed as a strategic trade and geographical location between Arabia and the Asia.
The Prime Minister of Bahrain, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, is patron for the celebrations surrounding the diamond jubilee. On 31 March 2015, Prince Khalifa bin Salman was guest of honour in a feast at Bait al-Tijjar in Manama marking the joyous occasion. The BCCI remains the only institution representing the private sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain; it enjoys a solid reputation of professionalism and diversification unmatched in the Gulf.
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A new commercial élite’s training is encouraged by the country’s leadership. Just on 26 March 2015, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, attended the ceremony for the leadership programme which bears his name in the framework of the Nasser bin Hamad Foundation in partnership with Yela!, a leading global provider of inspiring learning experiences encompassing the person’s self-awareness, communication skills, problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and personal authenticity.
At the Expo Milano 2015, the Kingdom of Bahrain is due to present its agricultural heritage in combination with its industry. The pavilion was presented during a press conference held at Bahrain Fort Museum by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President, HE Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa. The expo begins officially on 1 May, and lasts six months. BACA is working closely with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, to use Bahrain’s diplomatic network in promoting the country’s pavilion and cultural heritage globally.
For more information:
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI): www.bcci.bh/en/Default.aspx
Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities: http://www.moc.gov.bh/en/authority/StrategiccultureinKingdomofBahrain/
Nasser bin Hamad Foundation: www.nbhf.bh
