Bahrain Chamber reshapes committees to boost governance and efficiency

TDT | Manama

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The Bahrain Chamber has moved to tighten its institutional structure, forming a new Committees Coordination Committee and reconstituting key advisory and joint bodies to strengthen decision-making and private sector representation.

At its second meeting of the 31st term on April 28, 2026, chaired by Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, the Board adopted a series of measures aimed at improving efficiency and aligning its operations with current and future priorities. Central to the decisions was the creation of the new committee, tasked with defining mandates, recommending committee structures, and setting clear criteria and timelines for appointments, subject to Board approval.

The Board also stressed the need to fast-track the formation and restructuring of sectoral committees to ensure balanced representation and more effectively convey private sector perspectives.

To support informed policymaking, members approved the reconstitution of the Advisory Council, bringing together experienced business leaders, and agreed to reform the joint committee with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to address economic challenges and legislative improvements.

Further reinforcing regional ties, the Board endorsed reconstituting the Bahraini side of the Bahrain–Saudi Joint Business Council to boost cooperation and investment opportunities.

In addition, the Board approved the formation of an Internal Audit Committee with an expanded mandate and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and active member engagement, following strong participation at the General Assembly held on April 25.