American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain

This organization shall be known as the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain, hereinafter referred to as the “Bahrain AmCham.” Bahrain AmCham shall have independent legal personality on its incorporation and shall act to undertake its objectives taking in consideration the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the relevant consents and licenses.
 

 
OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Bahrain AmCham are:

·To promote the development of trade, commerce and investment between the United States and Bahrain.

·To be a direct liaison with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and other chambers of commerce and business organizations, and to express the views of the local American business community to public and private interests in the United States.

·To provide a forum in which American business executives in Bahrain and Bahraini business executives with American interests may identify, discuss and pursue common interests and opportunities regarding their activities.

·To work with individuals and organizations in Bahrain on matters of mutual interest relevant to promoting trade and commerce activities in both countries to the mutual benefit of its members.  The Bahrain AmCham may do all lawful things, which may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the foregoing objectives including but limited to setting up an office, the right to purchase and lease properties and sue and be sued.  The Bahrain AmCham shall not attempt to restrict or in any manner interfere with any lawful activity undertaken by any member in Bahrain. The Bahrain AmCham shall not engage in any political activity in Bahrain or allow its funds and/or facilities to be used for political purposes in Bahrain or abroad.

Vision

The vision of the Bahrain American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) is to become a leading impact player in the policy-making arenas of both, the US and Bahrain Governments. Endorsing and recommending solutions to trade and investment issues that protect benefit and enhance the legitimate common economic interests of its member companies and the respective nations of Bahrain and the US.