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About us

Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society was established in 2000. It 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, which is align with the Bahrain Vision 2030.
For further information, please visit the website: www.bahrainbusinesswomen.com

There are 10 important pillars in BBS.

1. Vice President: 3. Social Committee:
The Vice President operates similarly to one in The Social Committee is the dynamo of the
a business, with one major exception: meetings. society. Its’ mission is to articulate the value
The VP helps and supports the BBS President and objectives of the society in addition of being
.To help draft bylaws and lead meetings when the the financial pillar. The mainstream income for
president is unavailable. If the President leaves, financial support. It plans fun related activities,
the VP will likely be considered to take over the themed and appealing events allowing
role of President, but, if not, she’ll help with finding members to enjoy and interact with each other.
a new President and transitioning from one leader To collaborate with the Board to identify events
to the next. Outside of those meetings, the VP will that could meet member needs, and develop a
step in and assume the President’s duties if she’s marketing plan to advertise events.
unavailable, while also helping with transitions Headed by Vicky Mouwad
when a board member needs to be replaced. Founder & CEO, Clin D’Oeil
Headed by Khulood Rashid Al Qattan
General Manager, Prime Advisory WLL. 4. Entrepreneurship Committee:
The Entrepreneurship committee will serve all
2. Treasurer: entrepreneurs from various parties; communicate
The Treasurer has a watchdog role over all aspects with relevant officials and dialogue with them
of financial management, working closely with on common issues. It organizes workshops
other members of the Management Committee and participation in specialized exhibitions and
to safeguard the organisation’s finances. It is conferences.
important to note that although the Treasurer Headed by Huda Janahi
ensures that these responsibilities are met, much Founder & CEO, Global Cargo Services
of the work may be delegated to a finance sub-
committee and paid staff or volunteers. 5.Follow up & Coordination Committee:
In summary, the Treasurer is responsible for: To advise and to coordinate BBS’s activities
• General financial oversight related to government and policy. It functions
• Funding, fundraising and sales as a steering committee. Its main objectives
• Financial planning and budgeting are to support and to assist Bahrain’s policy
• Financial reporting and regulatory framework conditions for its’
• Banking, book keeping and record keeping members, and to promote fair competition
• Control of fixed assets and stock within Bahrain’s various markets. In pursuing
Headed by Fatema Abdul Khaliq Dilawer these aims, the committee would meet with
Managing Director, Nissan Construction & investment members of the local government, parliament,
and administration.
Headed by Fawzia Al Khaja
Managing Director,
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