Minister of Commerce appoints members of the Qurayyat Chamber (1447-1451) – Names and details
His Excellency the Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, issued a ministerial decision appointing the members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce in Al-Qurayyat Governorate for the next term, which extends for four years starting from 27 Sha’ban 1447 AH and ending in 1451 AH.
This decision comes as part of the Ministry of Commerce's ongoing efforts to enhance the performance of chambers of commerce across the Kingdom's various regions and governorates, and to ensure the representation of qualified national talent capable of driving economic development. The ministerial decree included the appointment of six members to the council, namely:
- Ibrahim bin Yusuf Muhammad al-Ajaj.
- Khaled bin Atallah Farih Al-Anzi.
- Abdullah bin Sulaiman Amshan Al-Sharari.
- Muhammad Ali Tamam Abu Talib.
- Naif bin Mujahid Atiq Al-Kuwaikibi.
- Nizar bin Khalid Manawer Al-Rashid.
The importance of the decision and the context of the new Chambers of Commerce system
This appointment is based on the new Chambers of Commerce Law, which aims to enhance the efficiency of chambers of commerce and strengthen their role as strategic partners of the public sector in achieving sustainable economic development. The law empowers the Minister of Commerce to appoint a number of members to ensure diversity of expertise and specialization within the boards of directors, thereby enriching discussions and leading to decisions that benefit the business sector.
This step is part of a comprehensive movement witnessed by the commercial sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the Ministry seeks to enable the private sector to play its expected role in achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, by improving the investment environment and removing obstacles facing investors and entrepreneurs.
The strategic importance of the Qurayyat Chamber
The Qurayyat Chamber of Commerce holds particular importance due to the strategic geographical location of Qurayyat Governorate, which serves as the northern gateway to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a vital link in land trade with neighboring countries. The governorate is also home to the Al-Haditha border crossing, the largest land crossing in the Middle East, placing significant responsibilities on the new board of directors to enhance logistics services and support import and export activities.
The newly formed council is expected to leverage these geographical and economic advantages to attract further investment to the region, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and strengthen trade partnerships that benefit the local and national economy. The new council is also expected to focus on the digital transformation of the chamber's services to streamline procedures for members and businesspeople in the region.
