Joseph Moussa*
(Electro- Mechanical Engineer), Director , Yateem Commercial Co. W.L.L.P. O. Box. 60, Manama, Bahrain,Tel: 17253177, Fax: 17250483, P. Add: Lebanon, Member: Rotary Club of Manama, Hobbies: Car Racing, Rallies, Tennis and Boating. Since 1973 in Bahrain, Earlier worked as Air Conditioning Engineer in Lebanon ( 7yrs), Managing Director- Yateem Airconditioning Dubai Branch. Present position (From 1973
Joseph Thomas*
M.A., B.Ed, Director, The Asian School, P.O.Box 1143, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 722886,Fax: 720207, D.O.B: 11/2/46, Peediakal House Marangattupilly. P.O.,Kottayam, Kerala,India.Wife-Elizabeth Joseph,Daughter-Lovy ,Son-Timmy., Member : The Indian Club,Bahrain.Hobbies: Reading, Previously worked as a College Lecturer (English) in India, and as Principal of a Public School,Nagaland, (India).
Joshua Mathew Poyanil*
Born in 1962, B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and MBA in Operations Management from India. Started his career in 1985 in the Ghubrah Power & Desalination Plant (Sogex-Oman)before joining the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (GPIC) in 1997.
K. Muralidhar*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39017666, email: manamamurali@gmail.com
He is a commerce graduate with honors and post qualification professional experience of nearly 20 years in the sectors of automobiles, consumer electronics, Appliance & real estate, construction and plastic engineering in India and the Middle East. He is presently working as Accounts Manager at Bahrain Pipes BSC (Closed). He is a chartered member and past President of the ICAB Toastmasters club. An active Toastmaster who held different leadership positions including the position of Area Governor, he is currently assisting in Division ‘K’ council of District 79 in its community activities.
K. Venkat Narayanan*
(FCA, FCMA (UK), FICWA, CISA (USA) Advisor and SAP Projects Director at Electricity & Water Authority of Bahrain. He is an experienced financial professional with sound IS management experience. He has managed multiple SAP projects and responsible for the support of SAP systems in EWA. He has in Professional Associations and delivered lectures in conferences International conference organized by ISACA (Information Systems Audit & 1).
K. Vinod Nair*
Assistant Front Desk Manager, Gulf Hotel Bahrain, P.O.Box 580, Manama, Bahrain. Tel:17713000,(D)17746338/9,(M)39294387, Fax: 17713040, email:bc@gulfhotelbahrain.com, www.gulfhotelbahrain.com
K.Bhaskaran
General Manager, Abdul Nabi Construction Est.Trading, Mechanical & Civil Construction
P.O. Box: 22011, Muharraq, Bahrain. Tel:17341211, (M)39650967, Fax:17345865
K.Kalyana Raman*
Managing Partner, Corporate Consultancy Services, P.O.Box 21937, Bahrain, Chartered Accountant, M.Com, F.C.A, AICWAI, CMA (U.K.) CIA, D.O.B. 4/7/1955, H.Add:Villa No.388, Sehlah, (M)39625870, Married, 2 children, Wife: Gayathri Devi, Janani & Harini (D), Hobbies: Reading, Listening to music,
K.P John*
(Managing Director) Sahar Restaurant.W..L.L;Umm Al Hassam
K.P John*
(Managing Director) Sahar Restaurant.W..L.L;Umm Al Hassam
K.P. Joseph*
Press Photographer,Akhbar Al Khaleej,Language: Arabic, Frequency: Daily ,Classification: Newspaper,Published by Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Press & Publishing House, P. O. Box 5300, East Riffa 941, Bahrain. Tel: 17620111, Fax: 17621566
Kakkati Narayanan
Catering Manager
Kalham Abdulla Y. Zainal
Businesswoman, Provoque Boutique
P.O.Box 2225, Bahrain, Tel:17580051, Fax:17625877,email:alrufai@batelco.com.bh
Kanika Dewan
Group President - Bramco W.L.L. P.O. Box 20260, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: 17250954 /17250981, Fax: 17272725,
Tlx:9261 Bramco BN; Kanika Dewan a 21st century business leader, was born in India, raised in the Middle East. Educated in England and the United States.
Kapil Kumar Batra*
DOB: 18 August 1970; Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Bachelor of Legislative Laws (LLB); Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com); Internal Audit Manager, Batelco
Tel: 17884493, (M)39901701, email: batrakk@yahoo.com.He prides himself to have held the flag of Indian CA community high in all the organizations he has worked till now.
Karim Mansouri *
Managing Director, Hasan Mansouri (Sole Proprietor) and M&I Construction W.L.L.,P.O. Box 5185, Manama, Tel: 17728144, email: karim@karimmansouri.com , www.hasanmansouri.com, DOB: 04 July 1958, B.S. Industrial Engineering, M.B.A. Management, BS in Management , Member :American Institute of Industrial Engineers - American Management Association - Bahrain Management Society - American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain - American College of Sports Medicine - Bahrain Society of Engineers, Hobbies:- Spear fishing, tennis, racquetball, squash, windsurfing, water skiing, private pilot, scuba diver.Married and has a daughter.
Kevin Craig CPCC, ACC, ORSC, ISMM
CEO - Craig Consultants Tel: +973-36199980 (Bahrain) Tel: +966 540674454 (KSA) email kevin craigconsultants.com
www.craigconsultants.com Kevin Craig was born and raised in Oman and is very much at home in the Middle East. From his base in Bahrain, he has worked throughout the Middle East, Asia and Europe for multi-national blue-chip companies such as Siemens and DHL.
Khaled Mohd Alkhayat*
Director, Corporate Communications, Tharawat Investment House.
Tel: 17560777, 17560789, (M): 39681000; www.tharawat.net
Khalid Abdulla AlQuod*
Chairman, Prince Event & Management, P.O. Box: 38836. (M)36006665, an Entrepreneur and Public Relations expert now having his own Events Management Company;(Prince Events Managements and events consultancy).Khalid has a Bachelor Degree in Business
Administration (B.B.A) from Arab Academy for Sciences, Technology and Maritime Transport –Egypt. Diploma in Business Computing and Business Studies from Bournemouth Computer and Technology Centre UK, a Certified Event Manager (CEM) from the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA).Founder Member of Bahrain CSR society (under establishment) and Arab Union CSR society (under establishment) and a Member of International Coach Federation, Bahrain Quality Society, Bahrain Management Society, BSTD and many more societies. He is the recipient of many Awards at the community and regionally as well with the Toastmasters Division & District level – Toastmasters of the year(2007) ,Outstanding Toastmaster Award for Division C(2008), Division Governor of the year (2009), Marketing Excellent Award from Toastmasters International (2010).
Khalid Almoayed
Chairman- Khalid Almoayed & Sons W.L.L. P.O.Box 11, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17574333, Fax: 17534533
email:info@almoayed.com www.almoayed.com Khalid Abdulrahman Almoayed is a renowned member of the Bahrain business community who has served as Managing Director at his father’s company A.K. Almoayed since 1973. Mr. Almoayed served as a member of several boards of private & public companies. He also chairs the A.K. Almoayed Group, and ACE Almoayed Consultants. He is the Honorary Chairman of the Bahrain Businessmen’s Association and the Alliance Francaise de Bahrain.
Khalid Almoayed & Sons W.L.L.(KAS) is a dynamic and diversified business group based in Bahrain and is a family-owned limited liability company. He is a member of the Shura Council and is known to have a vibrant passion for business. Mr. Almoayed has capitalised on various investments in the public and private sector to create a sizable portfolio of enterprises. Born of active pursuit and a multidisciplinary service the trade group was established and over time many associate companies, individual divisions and subsidiaries were formed.
Today the KAS Group owns brands and services that enhance the lifestyle of consumers and deliver valuable services to other business.
Khalid F. Al-Khateb
Banker - INVITA Board Director & Co-Founder P.O. Box 13113, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
(M)39662650 Blackberry: BB 20F6060B
email: kkhateb@gmail.com Co-founder of MarketingatBahrain.org, Khalid F. Al Khateb has more than 20 years of professional working experience, exposure and accumulative Business Strategy Knowledge in conventional and Islamic Banking Business Development & Marketing, As a Financial Marketing Strategist, he is also a veteran in e-Business services & oil business.
Khalid Hussain Al Maskati*
Deputy Chairman, Maskati Bros & Co. B.S.C.(C)P.O. Box 24, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel:17729911, Fax:17725454, email: maskati@batelco.com.bh, www.maskatibros.com B.A (Business Administration & Industrial Management) born on 23rd Jan 1959, in Manama Bahrain, Married, Wife:Mrs. Bernadette Mary Meade Al Maskati, Children- Hussain(S)& Rania(D), email: kmaskati@batelco.com.bh.
Khalid M.A.Rahim*
Chairman & C.E.O-Cebarco WCT,KAR Grp,WCT,& Cebarco WLL Cebarco Bahrains SP, P.O.Box 28812,Riffa, Bahrain.,Tel:17722237, Fax:17722001 email:cebarco@batelco.com.bh, Born in Bahrain (1962), Education in Bahrain & U.S.A, Married, 3 children,Nouf,Dalal, Mohammed
Khalid Mohamed Kanoo
Group Managing Director - Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo P.O. Box 45, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: 17220220, Fax: 17223444 www.kanoo.com After completing his education in USA in 1969, he started his career in family business. Besides being a Partner and Group Managing Director of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group and Deputy Chairman of Yousuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Saudi Arabia, he is also Chairman of two other companies and Director of six owned companies in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Other leadership position includes: Founder Chairman of Bahrain Family Business Association, Chairman, First Leasing Bank-Bahrain, Qatar, HASKAN, Yemen, The K Hotel - Bahrain, Deputy Chairman of Bahrain Ship Repairing Co. (BASREC)-Bahrain, Obaikan Equipment & Services W.L.L., Ex-Chairman of BCCI, Director of Bahrain Stock Exchange, Gulf Hotels Group, Oasis Capital Bank - Bahrain, Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA), EBDA Bank - Bahrain, Acacia Real Estate Limited- Bahrain, American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain, Dar Akbhar AI Khaleej Press & Publishing House News Papers, Member of the Board of the YBA Kanoo Award for Excellence & Creativity, Founder Chairman of Young Presidents’ Organization (Saudi Chapter). Mr. Kanoo has authored two books: First one titled ‘The House of Kanoo – A Century of an Arabian Family Business’ and the second book on ‘The History of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The GCC Chamber of Commerce’
Khalid Rashid Al Zayani
Honorary Chairman - Al Zayani Investments W.L.L P.O. Box 5553, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Zayani House Tel: 17530808, Fax: 17530818 email: krz@alzayani.com
www.krz.alzayani.com Secondary Education: Bahrain(1958), O Level - GSE, Peirpoint School,(1959), A Level - Frenshan Surrey (1962), BS- London University (1962/64).
Honorary Chairman:
Al Zayani Investments WLL, Zayani Motors WLL, Euro Motors WLL, First Motors WLL, Intersteel WLL, Midal Cables Ltd., Metalform WLL, Aluwheel WLL, Gulf Closures WLL, Zayani Properties WLL, Zayani Hotels Corporation, Zayani Leasing WLL, Baraka Islamic Bank, Board Member & Member of Executive Committee - Investcorp Bank E.C., Other Business & Government Founding Member, President-American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham), Founder & Co-Chairman with Arab-British Chamber of Commerce - Bahrain British Business Council, Board Member - U.S.-Bahrain Business Council. Board Member - American Bahraini Friendship Society, Board Member - Bahraini-Moroccan Business Council, Board Member - Bahraini-Qatari Joint Venture Committee, President - Bahrain Technology Transfer Society, Member - Bahrain British Business Forum, Past Positions: Board Member - International Chamber of Commerce, Bahrain National Committee www.bahchamber.com (1998-2008) Bahrain Islamic Bank, Founder & Vice Chairman & Chairman of Executive Committee (1979 – 2005) Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Co., Founding Member (1975-1999)- Bahrain Economic Development Board, Board Member- Bahrain Islamic Investments Co., Takaful International, Board Member - Bahrain Historical & Archaeological Society Founder & First Chairman (1970) - Bahrain Health & Safety Society, Founder & First Chairman (1979) - Bahrain Yacht Club, President (1979-1981) -Salmaniya Rotary Club
President (1970)- Bahrain Credit.
Khalid Shaheen Sager
Director, Awal Products, P. O. Box 741, Manama, Bahrain ,Tel:17456400, Fax: 17456444, email: awalco@batelco.com.bh D. O. B: 14/02/’56 Tel: 17694143 (R), Wife- Nahad, Children - Yasmeen, Nawaf, Talal, Member:The Rotary Club of Adliya, Hobbies: Reading
Khalifa Sanad Rashid*
Manager; Masters Degree (Mechanical Maintenance) UK
Working for J.P.T.S. Oil field Services, 21st Floor,Al Moayyed Tower,Bahrain, P.O.Box: 33443, Bahrain Tel:17566745,(M): 39445531,email : khalifa.sanad@gmail.com Previously as Supt Mechanical Maintenance Rodding, for Aluminum Bahrain since 1973, as Senior Export Sales Manager for Wheelabrator Group LTD.United Kingdom
Khalil Alsharif
Chairman, Bahrain Workshop Company WLL. P O.Box 404,Manama, Bahrain,Tel: 17253289, Fax:17263228P. Add: House. 82, Adilya Avenue, Adilya. 334 Tel: 17-727241, Married, Wife - Shuhra, Children - Dana & Ahmed, Member -The Rotary Club of Salmaniya, Hobbies: Jogging
Read MoreKhamis Al-Muqla
Founder- Gulf Marcom Group (GMG)
P.O. Box 5518, Manama, Bahrain
Tel: 17226262, Fax: 17228660.
Koshy John
Senior Manager - Administration, Al Hilal Enterprises Co., P.O.Box 20575, Sehla Road, Bahrain, Tel: (O) 17590006, Fax: 17591329, Other Divisions: Al Hilal Properties & Investments, Al Hilal Trading (Building & Industrial Materials), Al Hilal Transport & Clearing, Al Abraaj Restaurants.
Krishna Udeshi*
DOB: 27.09.1963; B.Com., FCA; Finance Director, Overseas Technical Coatings & Services Company (LLC), Saudi Arabia
Tel:+966-38590506 Ext. 111 (M)+966 555 948566 email: krishna@otcsaudi.com; kudeshi2000@yahoo.com; Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of post qualifying experience gained in the MENA region; Responsible for finance & Accounting, treasury, funds management, procurement, inventory control, HR, administration, IT and quality functions; Also well versed in acquisition assessment, due diligence and investment analysis; Prior to taking up his current assignment in August 2008, Had worked in senior financial roles in Bahrain, Kenya, Dubai, Kuwait and India. Most recently he was General Manager (F&A) for Al Manaratain Company, a leading concrete products manufacturer in Bahrain. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1987 and has over 22 years of experience in finance. A Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Life Member of Bombay Chartered Accountants Society and a Member of the Bahrain Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
He is a technology and internet buff in his spare time.
Kumar Gandhi
Managing Director, M/s. World Exchange Centre W.L.L.,P.O.Box 5036, Manama, Bahrain. Tel:17211123/17211900, Fax:17210979, (R): 17210830, email: mahatma@batelco.com.bh
Kumar P.*
Manager, Accounts Department,
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance, P.O.Box.10166, Tel: 17542222, 17542147, Fax: 17530799, (M):39862030, (R):17594172, email: kumar@bkic.com
Kunju Mohammed*
Manager, Classic Trading Centre Round About -Bab-Al-Bahrain, P.O. Box 1492, Manama,Bahrain,Tel: 17213752, Fax: 17228134 email: classicmanama@hotmail.com
Lalit Kapur
Managing Director - Lanterns Group of Companies; Lalit Kapur, a graduate in Commerce and Hotel Management & Catering from Pusa, New Delhi, arrived in Bahrain in 1979 when Bahrain was fast developing. Owned and operated restaurants and catering operations in Middle East, India and United States. Currently Managing Director of Lanterns Group of Companies that owns and runs various restaurants with business interest in Bahrain and India.
Latif Bint Abdulla Al- Khalifa
Owner, Bon Bon Chocolate P.O.Box 28817, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel:17581222, Fax: 17581333
M. E. Easo
Commercial Manager , Al - Zamil Commercial Division, Al Zamil Group of Companies, P.O.Box 285, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17253445/ 17257603/ 17262307, Fax: 17231803.
M. T. Mathews*
CEO & DIrector Almoyyed Contracting. P.O.Box 32232, Bahrain, Tel: 17400407,
(M) 39678111, Fax: 17400396, P.Add: Mannil House, T.C.11/1566, Pulladu, Kerala, Married, Daughters(3)- Anitha Mathews, Anju Mathew, & Aasa Mathew, Previously: Service Manager, In Gulf: 40 years.
M.E. Varghese*
Managing Director, Jamar Trading Co. W.L.L.P.O. Box: 32183, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17681878, Fax: 17685139, (M)39926599 Email: jammartrading@gmail.com
Madhavan Kallath*
Managing Director, Kallath & Company, Bahrain.Tel: 17560419, email:kallath@batelco.com.bh
B.Com.(Hons)LL.B, F.C.S , Former Co-ordinator(Information and Public Relations Dept), Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry, e-mail: mkallath@hotmail.com, in Bahrain since 1993, In the present position since 1995, Worked as Company Secretary in Bombay (1988-’92), D.O.B: 05-11-’49, Wife: Girija, Rahul (S), & Rashmi (D), Member - Indian Club, President - Lions Club of Bahrain.
Mahendra Bhatia*
Managing Director,Evergrow International Company P.O.Box 175, Manama, Bahrain; Tel:17212105,Fax:17212137,
(M)39444600, Email:bhatia.evergrow.gmail.com
Mahendra V. Shah*
Chief Accountant, A.M. Yateem Bros, P.O.Box 60, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17225450, Fax: 17223749, (M)39678592, Manager of Yateem Filling Station
Mahmood Al Koofi
Chief Executive Officer- Reef- Real Estate Finance Company P.O. Box 18599, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: 17558080, Fax: 17556333 email: info@reef.bh www.reef.bh Mahmood has an MBA in Business Administration (Hull University, UK), an Executive Leadership and Strategic Management Certificate (Columbia School of Business, USA), and Engineering Diploma (University de Caen, France) and advanced Management Diploma (Bahrain University).
Mahomed Akoob (AIISA), (FIRM)
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer - Hannover Retakaful B.S.C.(c) - Bahrain P.O. Box 75180, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
17th Floor, Al Zamil Tower, Government Avenue, Tel: 17214766, Fax: 17214667
(M)399 604 74email: mahomed.akoob@hannover-re.com Mahomed Akoob has worked in various short-term insurance (fire, engineering, marine aviation, accident, and miscellaneous accident) and claims departments as Manager, Company Secretary and General Manager
Extensive experience in general management, technical insurance and reinsurance underwriting, risk management and financial management having dealt with all classes of insurance and reinsurance and takaful and retakaful. Experience also includes directorships on the boards of insurance and other companies.
Manal Rashid Al Zayani*
Owner, Imagination & Flower Shop ,P.O.Box 20422, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel:17580334 Fax: 17580334/17401124
Mani Lakshmanamoorthy*
ACA, FRM, ACII, CISA, CFA Level III candidate; Manager, Arab Insurance Company; Tel: 17544362, Mobile: 39124610;
email: manilaks@gmail.com; Past Chairman of BCICAI
Manoj Bhatia*
P.O.Box 2509, Kingdom Of Bahrain. Tel.-17737077 Mobile: 36527365, Fax-17735077, E-Mail -manojb@batelco.com.bh
Bachelor of Science; Based in Bahrain is for over hundred years. First arrived to Bahrain in 1956 and done primary education at The Indian School Bahrain. Later left for India in 1960 for further studies and returned to Bahrain in 1971 to join the family business. Founder Director Falcon Trading, Bhatia Technical Services Co. W.L.L., Committee Member of Hindu Cremation Ground Bahrain., Thattai Hindu Mercantile Community Bahrain. Board Member of Industrial Committee a sub-committee with Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry., Chairman of the Board of Director Slingtek W.L.L., Chairman and Managing Director of the Board of Director Naraina Holdings Company W.L.L. Committee Coordinator of Bahrain Asian Traders Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Othman Sharif with Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Vice-Chairman of Indian Community Relief Fund Bahrain. Under the Patronage of H.E. The Ambassador of India to Bahrain.
Mansoor A. Al-Fardan
Head of Commercial Agencies, Ministry of Commerce, Directorate of Agencies & Industrial Property, P.O. Box 5479, Bahrain, Tel: 17531531, 17522929, (M)39660023
Mansoor A. Al-Fardan
Head of Commercial Agencies, Ministry of Commerce, Directorate of Agencies & Industrial Property, P.O. Box 5479, Bahrain, Tel: 17531531, 17522929, (M)39660023
Manu Joseph*
Manager Non Resident Indian Business Global Consumer Banking,Citibank, N.A. PO Box 548. Mobile: 39901466 Email: manu.joseph@citigroup.com
Martin Waduge*
P.O. Box 15560, Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain. Mobil: +97336699756, E-mail: cocospalm@gmail.com. Graduated from, Sri Lanka School of Agriculture, Kundasala, Sri Lanka. (1974), Diploma in Marketing & Business Management at the Open University of Sri Lanka, Ruhuna (1992), Graduated from Haggai institute, Hawaii-Maui, (2005). Landscape/Irrigation/Horticulture Services Coordinator, Consultant; with huge background in designing, planning, design-supervision, project financial monitoring, project-managing, coordinating, constructing,and maintaining of projects of any capacity in the Landscape sector. Specialist in Plant production Nurseries.
Marwa Al Mosawi*
Etihad Airways-Marketing Assistant; P.O.box 5177, Manama, Bahrain; Tel: 17519988, Fax: 17533988
Email:malmosawi@etihad.ae; www.etihadairways.com
Mathew Joseph*
Sales & Marketing Manager; Gulf Memrane & Coating Industries W.L.L. P.O. Box: 10266, Manama, Bahrain, (M)39407393, Tel: 17770019, Fax: 17774450/17830233, email: gmci@batelco.com.bh,www.gmcibahrain.com
Mazin Al - Shehabi
Managing Director, Mazin Computer Centre, P.O.Box 2292, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel:17244544,Fax: 17243278, (M)39604442,
email:mazin@batelco.com.bh
Meenakshi Sundaram*
Joint Secretary; (M)36741038; email: msundaramhari@yahoo.com
Meenakshi Sundaram is a professional CA with over a decade of post qualification experience in Internal Audit, Direct / Indirect taxation and Finance & Accounts.
He is an Associate Member of ICAI, a graduate Member of ICWAI with a graduation in Commerce from India. He served as a President of ICAB Toastmasters club (2009-2010) and also as a Member in the Executive Committee of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India during 2007-2008.
He started his career in internal audit with ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Ltd, India and moved on to become the Finance Head of one of its Factory in Hyderabad, India. He is presently working with Business International WLL (Xerox) as Head of Finance, Administration and HR.
Mishal Alshoala
Chairman - Al Fanar Investment Holding Co. B.S.C. (c) P.O. Box:1557, Kingdom of Bahrain,
Al Fanar Building, Estiqlal Highway, Tel: 17490090 Fax: 17490098; email: alfanar@batelco.com.bh www.alfanarinvestment.com
Graduate of Economics and Business Management from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Involved in the development of Al Fanar Investment Holding Co. B.S.C. (c) since the very beginning, and now the Executive Director. Also a member of the Board of Directors in Gulf Markets International W.L.L., Primedia International B.S.C. (c), International Technical Supplies and Services W.L.L., Elitecore Technologies Middle East W.L.L., and Chairman of Multe-Spec Systems and Services W.L.L..
Mohamed Abdul Razak Shirazi
Director - Behbehani Brothers W.L.L &
Bahrain Jewellery Centre W.L.L
P.O. Box 168, Kingdom of Bahrain
Office 101, Building 1, Govt. Avenue, Manama Town 306,
Tel: 17531502/17531550, Fax: 17536070,
Mohamed Abdulla Al Mannai*
Former Shura Council Member.
P.O. Box 295, Tel: 17533176
Fax: 17533177
Mohamed Abdulla Isa
Chief Financial Officer – INOVEST; Mohamed Abdulla Isa, CPA, MBA, DTM, had worked for Unilever – in its offices in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. His last post with the company was Regional Finance Manager for North Africa, Middle East and Turkey.
Mohamed Al Zeera
Portfolio Analyst - Corporate Banking Department-Ahli United Bank P.O. Box: 2424, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17585858, Fax: 17580586 email: info@ahliunited.com; www.ahliunited.com
Mohamed Hasan Mahmood
Assistant Manager-Fine Foods P.O. Box 302, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: 17727300, Fax: 17725353 email:mohamedhm@finefoodsbah.com www.finefoodsbah.com ; DOB- 28/10/1986 Bachelor of Managerial Economics, University of Queensland, Australia 2010. Assistant Manager- Fine Foods, Business Development Manager- Eurogulf-Iraq.
Mohamed Hussain Yateem
Director - A. M. Yateem Bros. W.L.L. P.O. Box 60, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17225450, Fax: 17223749 Mohamed Hussain Yateem graduated with a Bachelors Degree from American University in Beirut, Lebanon, and took an MBA in Economics while living in Texas.
He is the director of the family-owned A.M.Yateem Bros, as well as the Bahrain Hotels Co, (Gulf Hotel), Vice Chairman Bahrain International Golf Course Company, Ibn Khuldoon School Bahrain. Chairman of Key Information Technology (Dubai, Bahrain), Naresco Contracting and Naresco Real Estate(Dubai).He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Salmaniya and the Capital Club.
Mohamed Salahuddin
President and Managing Director - MSCEB P.O. Box 111, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Salahuddin Building, 123, Road 402, Manama 304, Tel: 17216777, Fax: 17240199
emai: headoffice@msceb.com www.msceb.com He received his education in Bahrain and United Kingdom and his involvement with Architecture and Design began at a very young age, under the influence of his father who was himself an Architect-Builder responsible for having created several of Bahrain’s earlier landmarks including the Bab Al Bahrain (Gateway of Bahrain) which is perhaps one of the most photographed tourist icons of Bahrain.
He has been the Board Member of several of Bahrain’s financial and institutional organizations and the Vice Chairman of Bahrain Businessmen’s Association(2002– 2010), Board Member of Sunni Waqf(1990 – 2009), Board Member of Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait -BBK(1989 – 2008), Board Member of Ibn Khaldoon School(1982–1992), Board Member of Intershield (2003–2010).
Corporate Member of the Bahrain-India Society, member of The Bahraini French Business Club, Bahrain Thailand Joint Business Council and a member of Salmaniya Rotary Club. He is the recipient of several prestigious honours including Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Award for outstanding contribution to the National Trade & Economy in 2001.
Mohammed A. Rahman Bucheerei
Former Chief Executive Officer - Ithmaar Bank P.O. Box 2820, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Seef Tower, Level 14, Tel: 17584000, Fax: 17584017 email: info@ithmaarbank.com
www. ithmaarbank.com. Was the General Manager of the Private Offices of HRH Prince Mohammed Al Faisal Al Saud, Saudi Arabia, and before that he was Executive Vice President of Shamil Bank of Bahrain.
Member:Board of the Islamic Investment Company of the Gulf (Bahamas) Limited, Faisal Private Bank (Switzerland), Overland Capital Group(USA), Solidarity Group (Bahrain), Ithmaar Development Company and Naseej. Mr. Bucheerei has 40 years extensive and diversified experience in accounting, commercial and offshore banking.
Mohammed Abbas Isa Mahdi*
Senior Specialist for PR, Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planing,DOB -11/08/1981, Bahraini, Married, P. Address: Villa 2014, Road 2731, Sar 527, (M)39216151, (T)17790980,email: misa@mun.gov.bh Graduated in Public Relations and information from the University of Bahrain (1999-2004) & Diploma in Computer (2000-2001).Started his career as a trainee at “Platinum International†& Basma travel agency.(2002), at the Bahraini parliament in the Public Relations and Information Section(2003), as editor in Alwasat newspaper on part time. At current position since 9/4/2005. Special skills include Journalism, ability to conduct Research and Study, Well versed in Arabic & English. Hobbies are reading, playing football & writing.
Mohammed Jassim Ali Bin Ali*
Media Specialist, Public & International Relations Directorate, Electricity & Water Authority,P.O.Box 2, Bahrain. Tel:17546744,Fax:17541182, (M)39411955/36052992 Email:mohammed.albinali@ewa.gov.bh
Mohammed Khalil Alsayed
CEO - Ithmaar Development Company - Kingdom of Bahrain P.O.Box 2870, Manama,Kingdom of Bahrain.Tel: 17584633, Fax: 17583772 Mohammed Khalil Alsayed is also the Chairman of Olive VFM Holding Company B.S.C, a facility management company, and Chairman of COEPP (Committee of Organizing Engineering Professional Practice). Since June 2009 he also sits on the Board of Naseej BSC (c), an integrated infrastructure and real estate development company that will service the entire value chain of the real estate and construction industry.
Mr. Alsayed was the President of the Bahrain Society of Engineers, an elected position he held for two consecutive terms(2004–2007). He was an Undersecretary in the erstwhile Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH) of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Mohammed Mahmood Jaffar
Managing Director - Asia Jewellers; P.O. Box 861, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: 17535344/17534444, Fax: 17535311
www.asiajewellers.com 30 years old Mohammed obtained Bachelors in Finance from George Washigton University (Washigton DC) in 2005 and worked as trainee with Al Ahli Bank Bahrain in the corporate department for a brief perod and joined the family business in the same year. Mohammed’s late father Mahmood Ebrahim Jaffar started Asia Jewellers. He also started Phoenocia Decor and he has ventured into real estate and other business to increase the hospitality Industry in Bahrain.
Mohammed Moizuddin Khan*
General Manager, (M)39156472; Oscar Travel & Tours, P.O. BOX - 5624 Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain
Gudaibiya Off Tel:17714500 / Fax-17710512 Sitra Off Tel:17731732 / Fax-17730310, Manama Off Tel:17250200 / Fax-17272929
Mohammed Zainalabedin
General Manager - Zain-Bahrain.
P.O.Box 266, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
email: mohammed.zain@bh.zain.com
www.zain.com
Mohan A.Devaiah*
Biomedical Engineer, Medical Equipment Directorate, Ministry of Health since 1980, Tel:(O)17285319,(R)17256842, (M)39082664. email:amohan@health.gov.bh & mohandevaiah@yahoo.co.in. Specialized in fire control equipment, battlefront sighting instrument, biomedical equipments. Served as Electrical & Mechanical Engineer in Indian Army- (Jun 1967 - Nov 1979 ). Married, wife-Susheela Mohan, (sister-in charge, Accident & Emergency Department, Salmaniya Medical Centre, Bahrain). Children:- Seema, Yuga, Vedha, Krishi, Former President, Kannada Sangha, Bahrain (1995-97)& (1999-2001), Former Membership Secretary-Co-ordination Committee of Indian Association, Bahrain (1995-1996).
Mohan Josiah*
B.Sc. Engg., M.I.E,(Chartered Engineer- Civil), P.O. Box 138, Bahrain, Tel. 39649083, Current Positions: Head of Property Projects & Services, Gulf Air, Bahrain., President, The Indian Club, very active in
Mohan Pillai*
General Manager, Regent Palace Hotel. PO box 11717, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17716888/17717420 ; Fax: 17715445. (M)39818730/36780741
Mohan V. V.*
B.Sc, General Manager, Trass International Construction, Tel: 17786432, (M): 39608559,
Fax: 17786326, P.O.Box 32314, Isa Town, Bahrain, Past President of Toastmasters’ Club, Assistant General Secretary, Indian Club,In Bahrain for the past 21 years. Actively involved in various cultural and social organisations.
Mohanned K. Al-Anni*
General Director- Financial & Administrative Affairs, Al Haekma International School.
Graduate from Bentley University, Massachusetts, USA in Economics & Finance (1992-1995) and Business & Administration, University of Bahrain (1990-1992).
A result oriented professional with over 2 decades of proven success in Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Statutory Compliance with various entities in Bahrain & abroad. Extensive experience in conceptualizing and implementing financial procedures, working capital management, profit monitoring & building internal financial controls. A Pro-active decision maker with excellent entrepreneurial skills gained through driving organisational growth for conducting strategic planning and execution for realising organisational goals. A keen communicator with honed problem solving and analytical abilities.
Moh’d Al-asfoor*
Founder, M.A. Ventures, P.O Box 5643, Media Village Bahrain,Tel:17594459, Fax:17593844
www.ma-ventures.net
Mohd Hassan Al Gilldary*
Head of Public Relation Section; Tel: 17399765 Fax: 17532049; Email:gilldary@gdnpr.gov.bh; General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence, Ministry of the Interior
Mona Yousuf Almoayyed
Managing Director - Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons B.S.C. (c) P.O. Box 143, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: 17227766, Fax: 17227787
email: mona@almoayyed.com.bh; www.almoayyed.com; Mona Yousuf Almoayyed hails from one of Bahrain’s most established entrepreneural families. She is indirectly responsible for a staff of 2000 and approximately 300 brands ranging from luxury goods and home electronics to heavy equipment, medical technologies and concrete. The first woman to be elected to the Board of a publicly traded company in Bahrain - Bahrain Maritime and Mercantile International with reported revenues reaching BD80m - she further solidified her credentials as a professional pioneer by becoming the first woman to be elected to the Board of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) the following year. It was here that she helped establish and Chaired the Businesswomen’s Committee, later becoming Vice President of a similar committee for the regionally focussed Federation of GCC Chambers, for which she was somewhat prepared by her existing membership of the Arab League’s Committee for Arab Women’s Affairs.
Mrs. Vani Krishnan*
D/o freedom fighter T. H. Krishna Iyer from Trichur, Kerala, w/o Dr E. Krishnan, ENT Surgeon, American Mission Hospital, Mother of Vaishnav Krishnan, doing MDPHD in NeuroScience in US, Former President, Indian Ladies Association, Bahrain. Founder Member of ‘’HELPLINE’’, a listening and counselling service for the persons in distress, Vice Chairperson and Women’s Forum Convenor of World Malayalee Council Bahrain Province, Leading Social Worker dedicated to Community Service and Social Welfare. Tel:17691309, Fax: 17692359, (M) 39873357 email:ekrish@batelco.com.bh
Mrs.Rana Al Sairafi*
Manager- Trainer & Counsellor, Be-Free Center Manama, Bahrain , P. O. Box 18562,
Manama, Bahrain, (M)36691145, email:rana@befreecenter.org , D.O.B.07-04-1972 born in Bahrain, B.Sc(Computer Science & Accounting) specialized in International Information Technology, Tel: 17693039, (M)39240149 email:olane100@hotmail.com, (M)39240149, Fax:17737858, email:rana@ iit.com,email:O1anet00@hotmail.com,
provide counseling for abused children, adults abused in childhood, and parent-teen relationship, provide online help and counseling for more than 500 cases, through www.be-free.info. Prepare and deliver weekly Radio Shows about Parenting and protecting children from abuse. (more than 70 shows so far), Conducted several researches and studies in the field of child dispensing, child protection, relation between parents and teens. Trained thousands of children ages(4-8) on essential protection skills, such as good secret & bad secret, trusting their feelings...etc, Trained teens and pre-teens on having healthy relationships, critical thinking, making smart decisions, positive thinking, and dealing with their emotions., Trained more than 7000 Parents on many topics such as:Protecting children from Abuse,Daughter-mother relationship.
Ms.Masuma Ahmedi*
Partner / Photographer, 3D Photography & Wedding Services, Tashan, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel:17400228, (M)39235953, Education: Isa Town Girls Commercial High School. Professional experience 2006 - 2008 Self-employed, Photographer 2005: Glamour Shot Studio Reyadh, KSA, Photographer/ Photo Editor: 2002 - 2004, Future Studio-Hoora, Bahrain. Supervisor, 1997 - 2001-Hawra Studio-Hamad Town, Bahrain, Photographer, Additional professional activities: 2003. Layalina Magazine-Bahrain Part Time Photographer, 2002-Al A’ahad Newspaper; Bahrain-Part Time Photographer; Hobbies:-Reading, Swimming, Traveling. Volunteer experience, Teaching diabetic kids basics of photography during a trip to Howar Islands which was organised by Bahrain Diabetic Society.
Ms.Meera Ravi*
Editor, Salaam Bahrain, (M) 36684021, email: salaam.bahrain@gmail.com, Graduate - English Literature - Ethiraj College-Chennai and Diploma in Mass Communications from the Sophia Bhabha Polytechnic Mumbai. Co-author with K.R.N. Swamy, of “The Peacock Thrones of the Worldâ€, a historical reference anthology published in 1995 and sold world-wide and the more recent “The Mughal Peacock Throneâ€. Served as Secretary and President of the Indian Fine Arts Society, and conducted several cultural shows in Bahrain and for the charitable Indian Ladies Association, being its active member. In 1997, Chairperson of a sub-committee that brought out a special souvenir to mark 50 years of Indian independence with messages from world-famous Indian personalities. One of the founder members and currently President of the famous Indian cultural group “Soorya†Bahrain chapter. Hobbies: Reading, Cultural Activities
Mudit Mathur*
Head of NRI Business. BBK
A professional with over 22.5 years of domestic and overseas experience in Investments, Mutual funds, Retail Banking, Business Development, and Customer Relationship Management in Financial Industry. Previously Country Head with UTI International, Bahrain. A prolific orator and an effective presenter, loves music and singing. Tel: 17210368 /17210684,(M): 39988304,email:mudit.mathur@bbkonline.com
Murtaza Habib Jaffar*
B.E.(Civil), Higher National Diploma in Architecture (London). Owner -Awal Engineering Consultancy, P. O. Box 20746, Manama, Bahrain,Tel:17713774, Fax:17712374,email:murtazaj@batelco.com.bh, D.O.B: 28/03/’47. License holder to practise Architecture and Engineering disciplines for Organising Professional Practice (Bahrain) Class ‘A’., P.Add: 78, Shakib Garden, Jannusan Avenue, Jannusan 502, Married, Children - Ali, Hussain &, Dalal, Member: Chartered Institute of Building (A.I.O.B), Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), U.K., Institute of Civil Engineers (Bahrain Chapter), Bahrain Society of Engineers (since 1972), Committee of Engineering Offices
Mustafa Al-Gassab*
Managing Director, Al Gassab Construction & Trading Est.
P. O. Box 5855 Manama, Bahrain. Tel:17232275 /17271437, Fax:17252716 Bachelor of Business Administration, D. O. B: 11/10/’61, S/O Sayed Hashim Al Gassab, (M):39669917, Fax:17252716, Associated with all the activities of the Company since its inception .
N. K. Mathew*
B.A., General Manager, Nabeena Trading International, P. O. Box 15578, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17254130/17732489,
Fax: 17735206, (M): 39407932, Tel: 091-473-25015, Worked 4 years in Bangalore, 2 years in Bombay, in Bahrain since 1980, as Sales manager, with P. Haridas & Sons, as Financial Consultant, Eagle Star International, as Sales & Marketing Manager, Yaquby International, Marketing Manager with Y.H. Enterprises, U.A.E.
Nabeel Al Samahiji*
Public Relations Supervisor, Ministry of Transportation, P.O.Box 10325, Manama, Kingdom of BahrainTel:17523409, Fax: 17531599, (M) 39665646, email:nabeels@batelco.com.bh
Nabeel Almoayyed *
Managing Director, Almoayyed International –Xerox P. O. Box 585, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17727275, Fax:17725726, D. O. B: 05/11/’51, email:nabeel@almoayedgroup.com, P. Add: Villa 8, Nabeel Garden, 203 Sh. Salman Highway, Zinj 358, Bahrain, Tel:(R)17240044, Married, Children - Ahmed, Nawaf, Bader, Ghazi (S) and Maryam (D), Hobbies: Running, Reading, & Travelling
Nabeel Salem Al - Sherooqi*
(Diploma in Executive Management) Sr. Protocol Specialist, Council of Representatives Bahrain. P.O.Box 54040, Manama, Bahrain. Formerly Public Relations Officer, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait Bahrain (10yrs), (M)39440909, D.O.B: 19/07/’62, email: onlinead@batelco.com.bh Officer - Retail Banking (7yrs), Computer Operator (4 yrs), Married, Children- Salim, Shurooq, & Mohammed, Member: Al Ahli Sports Club. Hobbies: Sports, Fishing.
Nader M. Ibrahim*
Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking, Bahrain Islamic Bank. P.O.Box 5240, Manama, Bahrain. Tel: 17515155, Fax: 17919155
email:nader.ibrahim@bisbonline.com
Naeema Faisal Al-Doseri
Former Head of Group - Human Capital- Admin & Corporate Communication - Eskan Bank
Naeema Faisal Al-Doseri took her Ph.D. in Human Resources Management from the University of Leicester, UK in 1990-1996. During 1985-90, she obtained B.Sc. in Management from the University of Bahrain.
Naima Abdulla Matter*
Senior Manager,ACM International P.O.Box 210515, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17530510, Fax: 17530520
Nancy Dinah Elly Joseph Khedouri
Managing Director - J.E.Khedouri & Sons
P.O. Box 37, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17255345, Fax: 17245306.
Nasser Mohammed Al Arayedh
Chairman- Al Arayedh Group Holding W.L.L P.O. Box 15554, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17272575/17270333
Fax: 17272565 email: nasser@alarayedhgroup.com;www.alarayedhgroup.com Nasser Al Arayedh holds BA in Business Adminstration, United Kingdom. Honorary Govt. Position, Member of the Capital Governorate Council representing the people.
Navneet Kampani
Head of Consumer Banking - Citibank P.O. Box 548, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17588352, Fax: 17588504 email: navneet.kampani@citi.com
www.citibank.com/bahrain, In 2005, after working in India for 12 years in different capacities in renowned Banks & Asset Management Company, Navneet Kampani moved to Bahrain to become Citibank’s Head of Wealth Management. Last July, he took on the new role of Head of Consumer Banking, Citibank, Bahrain. He has thoroughly enjoyed every moment of his tenure in Bahrain both professionally and on a personal level.
Neiljit Guha*
DOB: 4th November 1963; Chartered Accountant; Group Finance Manager, Ahmadi Industries – PEPSI Bahrain
Tel: 17265422, Mobile: 39050084; email: neiljit@hotmail.com
Nilesh Bhatia*
DOB: 09/04/1966; C.A., C.P.A.; Finance Manager, Sale for Distribution & Communication Company Ltd. (Sale-Co)
Tel: 17728322, (M) 33115154; email: Bhatia_nilesh@hotmail.com; Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of senior level accounting, auditing and management experience in large multinationals both in India & the Middle East primarily in the telecom industry, now heading finance of a leading distribution Company dealing in products of a major Telecom operator in Bahrain.
Nitin Mahajan*
Treasurer; (M)39784087; email: nitinmahajanca@rediffmail.com
Nitin Mahajan, Member of the Chapter, is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and a Bachelor of Commerce, with several years of industry experience. He is currently working with E.K. Kanoo group as Internal Auditor and had prior stints at India Bulls and Bajaj Auto Finance; DOB: 21 July 1980; Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 2004, Certified Internal Auditor, USA, since 2007; B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University; Internal Auditor, Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo ;Tel: 17264588, (M)39784087; email:nitinmahajanca@rediffmail.com
nitin.m@ekkanoo.com.bh; Has been in Bahrain for past three and half years. Currently working with Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo Group (Automobile Dealers) as Internal Auditor.
In past, worked in Financial Services Industry for 2 years with companies like IndiaBulls Credit Services as Manager – Internal Audit & Bajaj Auto Finance Limited as Regional Internal Auditor for Northern India. He is a part of the Executive Committee of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for year 2009-2010.
Regular follower of Art of Living society and actively involved in social activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organized Food camp for labour, Blood donation camp, Beach clean activity at Zallaq beach.
O.A. Jacob*
Manager, Liqui Moly. Alzain Auto Supplies Est. W.L.L.,P.O.Box 3222, Sh. Hamad Road, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17256055, Fax:17261335, email: automart@batelco.com.bh www.automartbahrain.com
O.C. Alexander*
District Manager Zurich International Life Ltd.(Formerly Eagle Star International Life),P.O. Box: 10032, Manama, M.Sc., Management, Member, Institute of Professional Sales (MMIPS). Joined as a consultant (1988), won several accolades such as Centurion Club member, Business fellow etc. Participated in regional conventions and International conventions. In the year 1992, promoted as District Manager and had been running a very successful team consisting of 10-15 consultants and instrumental in developing a good team of very successful consultants at the Middle East level.
