In the fast-changing, globalized and closely-connected world today, we require leaders with a global mindset and a multi-talented work force.

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Bahrain believes that education truly makes a difference to the outcome of our future. In the fast-changing, globalized and closely-connected world today, we require leaders with a global mindset and a multi-talented work force. AmCham is an independent, non-profit, nonpolitical business association formed in 2006 to capitalize on the newly implemented Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and Bahrain. AmCham’s many programs serve to help companies access the U.S. and Bahrain markets and leverage the benefits of the FTA.

One of Bahrain’s many assets is its well-educated workforce. This attracts foreign investment and supports a diversified and growing private sector vital for the business community. AmCham endorses and actively supports education and learning in a variety of ways. One way is by highlighting the accomplishments of US Alumni in Bahrain through its annual US Alumni Reception. AmCham has partnered with Tamkeen’s Mentorship program – inviting senior US Alumni business leaders to mentor junior entrepreneurs in their career path. Learning should not stop at school – being a life-long learner is critical for success in today’s complex business landscape. To facilitate this learning, AmCham offers its members (leading professionals in Bahrain), regular knowledge sharing opportunities on current business topics with monthly luncheons featuring keynote speakers, seminars on best practices, business tours that offer in-depth behind the scenes look at industries in Bahrain, and access to resources for business development.

AmCham supports the important award-winning programs of INJAZ Bahrain through funds raised at its Charity Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner. INJAZ Bahrain is a part of Junior Achievement Worldwide, an American non-profit organization celebrating 100 years of empowering young people to own their economic success and be prepared for today’s business challenges. AmCham invites university student interns who are passionate about current affairs and aspire to be an agent of change to join its team. AmCham’s events and initiatives cover a wide range of issues, offering students great exposure and a chance to experience work life and personal development in a dynamic environment.

These young and smart individuals provide valuable support to our work. AmCham is pleased the local education sector is expanding and there are growing options for a great education in Bahrain at all levels, including:

• DePaul University which has offered an MBA through BIBF since 2002.

• American University of Bahrain (AUBH), opening in September 2019, will be the first comprehensive, purpose-built, American co-educational university in the Kingdom of Bahrain (applications are being accepted now).

• American School of Bahrain (ASB) is currently being built in north Riffa and will open in September 2020. ASB will offer a K-12 holistic and challenging American (Common Core) and international educational program (IB Diploma).

AmCham Bahrain President, Qays Zu’bi comments “Connecting business leaders to information, resources and opportunities and helping prepare the next generation of business leaders are important to AmCham’s mission.”

For more information:
www.amchambahrain.org