Board of Directors

Chairman

Representative of Kingdom of Bahrain 

Mr. Nawaf Khalid Al Zayani has over two decades of experience in the fields of investment, automotive, industry, and trade.
He has managed numerous investment projects under the umbrella of Al Zayani Investments in the automotive, industrial, food, and real estate sectors.
He holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Al Zayani Investments.
He is the Managing Director of First Motors and Aloula Automotive.
He is a Board Member of Midal Cables.
He is a Board Member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He is a Board Member of SNIC Insurance.
He is the Chairman of the Automobile Dealers Association.
He is a Board Member of the Gulf Family Businesses Council.

Deputy Chairman

Representative of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 

Bachelor's degree in Sociology from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.
Secretary General of the Federation of Saudi Chambers.
Assistant Secretary General for Executive Affairs - Federation of Saudi Chambers.
Regional Director of Human Resources in the Central Region - Al-Majal Group Four Company.
Director of Human Resources Department - Federation of Saudi Chambers.
Member of the Board of Directors of the "Saudi Barcode Centre".
Member of the Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Commerce ICC.
Member of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Global Compact.
Member of the Executive Leadership Committee of the Federation of Gulf Chambers.
Member of the Executive Committee for Improving Business Performance in the Private Sector (Tayseer).

Representative of United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri has over two decades of experience in the fields of education and business.
He has founded and managed numerous successful economic projects in various sectors such as education, information technology, tourism, and real estate investment.
He has contributed to the development of government strategies in key sectors such as education, tourism, sports, and international exhibitions.
He holds the position of Chairman of the Board at Namaa Holding Company.
He is the Managing Director of Bin Harmal Group.
Chairman of the Board at Liwa Education and Magna Investment.
He is a member of the boards of several listed companies, including Chairman of the Board of National International Holding Company and a member of the Board of Amanat Holdings.
He serves as the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He is a member of the Economic Cooperation Committee between the public and private sectors in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the American University in Washington, D.C.
He obtained a Ph.D. in Management from Durham University in the United Kingdom.

Representative of State of Qatar 

Bachelor of Business Administration 2012.
Master of Business Administration 2014 AD.
Joined Qatar Chamber on February 1, 1999 and held several senior administrative and executive positions until he was appointed as the Chamber's general manager to date.
He holds many high positions, including Member of the Board of Directors of the House of Exchange Business, Member of the Board of Directors of the Arab-German Joint Chamber, Member of the Board of Directors of the Arab-British Joint Chamber, Member of the Executive Leadership Committee of the Chambers of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
He has many achievements at the level of work in the Chamber, most notably the establishment of the Exhibitions Department and the organization of the Made in Qatar exhibition.
Has extensive experience in managing dealings with various organizations and institutions concerned with business and economic and commercial activities.
Holds many training certificates in administrative leadership and management skills.
Participated in many conferences, exhibitions, courses, programs and workshops for senior executives inside and outside Qatar.

Representative of Sultanate of Oman 

He currently serves as the First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the term 2022–2026.
He earned the trust of male and female business owners in Muscat Governorate to represent them on the Chamber’s Board of Directors for five consecutive terms from 2014 to 2026.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Onwan Services Company.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Onwan United Company.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ink International Company.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Kawthar Fund.
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Khalidiyah Tourism Resort.
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Majan University College.
Advisor to the Board of Directors of Majan University College.
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Social Investment Center.
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Labour Organization.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Arab Labour Organization.
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Makarem Services and Catering Company.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
Member of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking.

Among his most notable previous positions and memberships:

Vice Chairman of the Founding Committee of the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre.
Member of the Executive Committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Chairman of the “Najah” Program Committee.
Chairman of the Human Resources Committee and the Procurement Committee at the Chamber.
Chairman of the Health Sector Committee and Chairman of the Services Committee at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Member of the Investment Committee and the Business Environment Steering Committee.
Member of the Health Insurance Implementation Committee.
Member of the Omani-Egyptian Joint Committee.
Member of the Omani-Jordanian Joint Committee.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Arab-Belgian Chamber of Commerce.
Member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee at Majan University College.