Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) ( ar, الكويت غرفة التجارة والصناعة) is a non-government institution representing business establishments in
Kuwait
Kuwait (; ar, الكويت ', or ), officially the State of Kuwait ( ar, دولة الكويت '), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to Iraq–Ku ...
. The Chamber acts on the behalf of, represents and lobbies for the interests of businesspersons and industrialists in Kuwait.
History
The establishment of a Chamber of Commerce was first mooted in 1952. Three years later in 1955 the Chamber was established and in 1959, the election of the Chamber’s firs
Board of Directorstook place.
KCCI is a truly democratic organisation. The members of the Board of Directors are all elected and its leading figures are known for their contribution to industry and business. The KCCI growth kept in line with the country’s growth.
About KCCI
KCCI is a non-profit, self-financed private institution. Currently the registered members exceeds 79000 and represents the general assembly. The general assembly elects 24 members for the Board of Directors for a period of 4 years, half of whom are elected every two years.
Subscriptions and authentication fees are the main resources of income. The President and the Board Members are considered volunteers for public services. The Chamber is a consultative entity in all economic affairs.
KCCI
Kuwait. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Branches
There are nine branches
Main Branch, Kuwait City
Ministries Complex, Kuwait City
Liberation Tower, Kuwait City
Khaitan
Jleeb Al Shuyoukh
Jaber Al Ali
Jahara
# Al Sadeeq
# Eshbelia
See also
* Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Qatar Chamber ( ar, غرفة قطر) was founded in 1963 as the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( ar, غرفة تجارة وصناعة قطر) to promote and protect the interests of companies in the agricultural, industrial and commerc ...
* Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) was established in 1984 and incorporated under the Companies Act VII of 1913 on 26 August 1984 as a Limited Company by Guarantee. Its registered office is in Islamabad and its jurisdiction sp ...
* London Chamber of Commerce & Industry
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is London’s key hub for the business community, we support members’ businesses through a range of services, advocate on behalf of London’s business community in the most important forums of pol ...
* List of company registers
This is a list of official business registers around the world.
There are many types of official business registers, usually maintained for various purposes by a state authority, such as a government agency, or a court of law. In some cases, ...
References
External links
Official website
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Economy of Kuwait
Chambers of commerce
1955 establishments in Kuwait