Dubai Chambers announces leadership change

Dubai Chambers announces leadership change

Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President, International Relations – Dubai Chambers, takes on interim role as Acting President & CEO

Published: Fri 5 Aug 2022, 9:49 PM

The Dubai Chambers announced a leadership change, with Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, moving on after 16 years of exceptional service to the organisation. He will continue to support Dubai Chambers for the next three months.

Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice-President, International Relations – Dubai Chambers, has been appointed to the role of President & CEO in an acting capacity.

Announcing the move, Abdul-Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, chairman, said Buamim has played an instrumental role in the transformational growth and evolution of the entity, and in positioning Dubai as a strategic hub for global trade and commerce.

“In a remarkable career at Dubai Chambers, Buamim not only accomplished several milestones that catalysed business growth but also sparked innovation across the organisation. We thank him for elevating the profile of Dubai Chambers, resulting in Dubai transforming into an important hub for business.”

“Buamim’s sterling accomplishments have played a fundamental role in the onward journey of the Dubai Chambers as we focus on delivering our leadership’s vision to strengthen international trade, boost local business, and accelerate the transition to the digital economy. We