The Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, issued a ministerial decree appointing and approving the members of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce for its twentieth term. This step aims to inject new energy and strengthen the role of the private sector in economic development. According to the decree, the new board's term begins on 19 Rajab 1447 AH, corresponding to January 8, 2026, and will last for four years, during which time the board will lead commercial and industrial activity in one of the Kingdom's most important economic regions.
The strategic importance of the Eastern Province Chamber
The elections and appointments of the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce are of particular importance given the Eastern Province's pivotal role as the industrial and energy capital of Saudi Arabia. The Chamber plays a central role in representing the interests of business leaders and serves as an effective link between the private sector and government entities. The formation of this board comes at a time of unprecedented economic activity in the Kingdom, driven by the goals of Vision 2030. The new board is expected to contribute to enhancing local content, attracting foreign investment, and supporting the energy, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
Diversity of expertise in the new council
The new board composition reflects a remarkable diversity, combining seasoned expertise with young leadership and a strong female presence, ensuring a comprehensive approach and a wide range of ideas and visions. The board comprises a select group of national talents with extensive experience in commerce, industry, investment, and entrepreneurship, promising a dynamic role that aligns with the economic aspirations of the coming phase.
List of members of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Province Chamber (20th session)
The ministerial decision included the formation of the council from the following names:
1- Ibrahim Al-Dossari
Ibrahim Al-Dosari
2- Agharid Abduljawad
Agharid Abduljawad
3- Hamad Al-Khaldi
Hamad Al-Khaldi
4- Hamad Al-Raqeeb
Hamad Al-Raqeeb
5- Sarah Al-Muhaidib
Sarah Al-Muhaidib
6- Abdulrahman Al-Zamil
Abdulrahman Al-Zamil
7- Abdulrahman Al-Bassam
Abdulrahman Al-Bassam
8- Ali Al-Sihaiti
Ali Al-Sihaiti
9- Abdul Salam Al-Jabr
Abdul Salam Al-Jabr
10- Fahd Al-Subaie
Fahad Al-Subaie
11- Muhammad Al-Rashid
Mohammed Al-Rashed
12- Muhammad Al-Majdoui
Mohammed Al-Majdoui
Future aspirations
The business sector in the Eastern Province expects the new council to work on removing obstacles facing investors and enhancing the business environment to make it more attractive and competitive. The council is also expected to focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are a cornerstone of the national economy, as well as strengthening international partnerships and leveraging the Eastern Province's strategic geographic location as the Kingdom's gateway to the Arabian Gulf.
