The Bahrain Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global network of influential business leaders, currently comprises 37 Bahraini entrepreneurs whose companies and institutions collectively represent an investment volume of approximately $120 million, it was revealed on Sunday. 

 

Fareed Bader, President of EO Bahrain said these enterprises contribute to the national economy by creating around 3,900 employment opportunities across diverse sectors.

 

He was speaking at a gathering hosted by the EO Bahrain Chapter to mark the formation of its new Board of Directors, which was attended by the organisation’s members along with a distinguished group of partners and supporters from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

 

“The newly elected Board of Directors will work to expand the organisation’s membership to 50 entrepreneurs. Our objective is to attract individuals with distinguished entrepreneurial achievements, whose expertise and vision will strengthen the organization’s growth and extend tangible benefits to all members,” said Bader in his address.

 

Halel Engineer, a member of the Board of Directors, presented a detailed overview of the organisation’s forthcoming activities, programmes, and events scheduled for the year ahead. These initiatives are intended to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Bahrain, foster strategic partnerships, and highlight outstanding entrepreneurial experiences at the local, regional, and international levels. Other board members also outlined their plans and programmes for the coming period, emphasising strategies to advance innovation and sustainable growth.

 

The EO Bahrain Chapter Board of Directors is composed of 15 accomplished entrepreneurs representing diverse sectors of the economy. The board is chaired by Fareed Bader and includes Bob Thaker, Mohamed Al Aali, Halel Engineer, Mohanned Al Aani, Ahmed Shah, Nabeel Radhi, Hemant Bhatia, Faisal Juma, Mohammed Almuharraqi,  Mashael Fairooz, Safa Sharif, Mohamed Alsaeed, Saad Asghar Ali, and Cristina Toledo, Board Chapter Manager.

 

EO is a global network of more than 18,000 influential business leaders, encompassing 220 chapters in over 75 countries. Founded in 1987, EO serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth by providing a platform that enables members to learn, share knowledge, and expand their ventures. - TradeArabia News Service