Learn about Bahrain Businessmen’s Association
In September 2001 a group of key Bahrain businessmen met to discuss the formation of an association to be concerned with the interests of businessmen.
The Bahrain Businessmen’s Association was founded on 21st November 2001, BBMA is a private, independent, and non-profitable organization; having its head office in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. The Association seeks to dedicate the expertise of its members for supporting the private sector and its activities with the aim of developing the Bahraini economy and achieving its development goals.
BBMA explains the viewpoints, needs and interests of the various professional sectors, forming as a whole the business community in Bahrain.
Goals and Mission of BBMA
The Association seeks to create and maintain a business climate that will enable the private sector to play a harmonizing role and stimulate its members and Bahrain businesses to carry out the economic and social functions that will help serve the interests of the private sector through carrying out the following:
To explain the viewpoints, needs and interests of the various professional sectors, forming as a whole the business community in Bahrain
To represent the interests of the Bahraini private sector in dealings with government bodies and international organizations
To promote and develop trade, industry, and commerce in the Kingdom of Bahrain
To establish links with similar organizations in other countries
To organize conferences, seminars, and workshops on economic and business matters
To issue publications and reports relevant to the business community
To provide consultancy services to members on business and legal matters
Constitution of Bahrain Businessmen’s Association
Article (1) Definitons
In applying the provisions of these By-Laws, the following words and expressions have the meanings shown against each of them:
Article (2) Name and Headquarters
The Bahrain Businessmen’s Association is a private, independent, and non-profitable organization; having its head office in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Article (3) Objectives
The Association seeks to dedicate the expertise of its members for supporting the private sector and its activities with the aim of developing the Bahraini economy and achieving its development goals.
Article (4) Membership Requirements
The following conditions apply for membership:
Article (8) The Association’s Resources
The Association’s resources shall consist of the following:
