Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston – Texas, USA.
Throughout his career, he has held several leadership positions in the Kingdom, most notably serving as Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain from January 2005 to February 2024. He was also a member of the Economic Development Board and the Board of Directors of the National Oil and Gas Authority, in addition to chairing the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF).
In 2022, he was awarded the Best Central Bank Governor in the Middle East, and in 2023, he received the Order of Bahrain (First Class).
H.E SHAIKH DAIJ SALMAN DAIJ ALKHALIFA
Deputy Chairman of the Board Since April 2024
Government Representative as an Employer
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Government Representative as an Employer.
President of the Civil Service Bureau since October 2023.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Public Administration since October 2023.
Member of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies since September 2024.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (International Business) from the American University in Washington and a Diploma in Executive Leadership (Gulf Executive Program) from the University of Virginia.
He was awarded "Personality of the Year" at the Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards in 2010 and the Seatrade Maritime Industry Award at the Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards in 2015.
With over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, he has expertise in economics, trade, and management.
MRS. NAWAL EBRAHIM ALKHATER
Board Member Since April 2024
Government Representative as an Employer
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Government Representative as an Employer.
Undersecretary at the Ministry of Education.
Board Member of the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS).
Board Member of the Arab Planning Institute.
Executive Board Member of the Education Bureau for the Gulf States.
Board Member of the Regional Center for Educational Planning.
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Teachers College.
Member of the National Strategic Committee for Digital Economy.
Member of the ICT Governance Committee.
Holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from Open University Malaysia (2010).
Postgraduate Diploma in English Language and Literature from University of Bahrain (2005).
Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from University of Bahrain (1991).
MR. KHALID MOHAMED NAJIBI
Board Member Since November 2019
Representative of Private Sector Employers
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since November 2019 – Representative of Private Sector Employers.
First Vice Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Chairman of Asset Management Company.
Chairman of Bahrain Marina Development Company.
Vice Chairman of Ahli United Bank (Bahrain).
Board Member of Kuwait Finance House PLC (United Kingdom).
Founding Member and Managing Director of Najibi Investment Company B.S.C. (Closed).
Co-Chairman of Market Group W.L.L.
Board Member of the King Fahd Causeway Authority.
Board Member of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Finance from Schiller International University, United Kingdom (1990).
Has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 1993, accredited by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), USA.
With 33 years of experience in investments, real estate development, and Islamic banking.
He was awarded the First-Class National Labour Medal.
MR. AAREF AHMED HEJRES
Board Member Since November 2019
Representative of Private Sector Employers
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since November 2019 – Representative of Private Sector Employers.
Chairman of the Bahrain Real Estate Development Association.
Treasurer of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Chairman of Emaar Engineering Company since 2016.
Board Member of the Sunni Endowments Directorate and Chairman of the Investment and Real Estate Committee.
Member of the Bahrain Society of Engineers.
With over 34 years of experience in engineering consultancy, project management, and real estate development.
MRS. SAWSAN ABULHASAN MOHAMMED
Board Member Since April 2024
Representative of Private Sector Employers
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Private Sector Employers.
Board Member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Board Member of Benefit Company.
Board Member of Gulf Aluminum Rolling Mill Company (GARMCO).
Board Member of Oman-Bahrain Investment Company.
Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Bahrain (1999).
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Bahrain (1990).
With 32 years of experience in the financial and commercial sectors.
MRS. DEENA AHMED AL FAYEZ
Board Member since November 2019
Representative of Government Sector
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since November 2019 – Representative of Government Sector Employees.
General Coordinator for the Affairs of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives since 2023.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Applied Science University (2014).
Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Bahrain (1996).
She was awarded the First-Class National Labour Medal in 2018.
MRS.DONIA FAISAL SARHAN
Board Member Since April 2024
Representative of Government Sector
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Government Sector Employees.
Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Information at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.
Board Member of Silah Gulf since 2022.
Member of the Government Services Development Committee since 2024.
Holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management from Bond University, Australia.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with a specialization in E-Commerce and Internet Technology from Bond University, Australia.
She was awarded the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit in 2021.
She was awarded the First-Class National Labour Medal in 2024.
MR. AHMED HASAN HUMAIDAN
Board Member Since April 2024
Government Representative as an Employer
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Government Sector Employees.
Director of the Central Internal Audit Directorate at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Aix-Marseille University,.
Bachelor’s degree in Financial and Banking Sciences from the University of Bahrain.
Professional certifications including Certified Public Accountant (ACCA), Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA).
International Diploma in Compliance (ICA-IDC).
With 17 years of experience in finance, auditing, and compliance.
MR. ALI JAAFAR Al RAQRAQ
Board Member Since April 2024
Representative of Private Sector Employers
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Private Sector Employees.
Member of the General Secretariat of the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions.
Geographic Marketing Manager at Batelco.
Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Holds professional certifications including Certified Professional in Human Resources and Compensation (CPHRC), USA (2020).
International Diploma in Management and Leadership, UK (2010).
Academic qualifications including Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering, Jordan (2005).
International Communications Certificate, USA (2001).
Associate Diploma in Electrical Engineering, University of Bahrain (1999).
MR. YAQOOB YUSUF MOHAMED
Board Member Since April 2024
Representative of Private Sector Employers
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Private Sector Employees.
Chairman of the Executive Council at the Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federation.
Employee at Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC).
Member of the Internal Audit Committee at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority.
Head of the Workers’ Side in the Coordination Committee between the Ministry of Labour and Social Development and the Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federation.
Head of the Workers’ Side in the Coordination Committee between the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federation.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Master degree in Buisness management.
MR. ABDULLA HASAN ABDULLA MASHAKHEEL
Board Member Since April 2024
Representative of Private Sector Employers
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Private Sector Employees.
President of the Asry Labour Union.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in General Commerce from Pune University, India (2008).
Diploma in A/C Refrigeration from Bahrain Training Institute (2001).
Dr. KHALED MOHAMED TAQI
Board Member Since April 2024
Representative of Experts in Financial and Insurance Affairs
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Experts in Financial and Insurance Affairs.
Board of Trustees Member and Chairman of the Audit Committee at the University of Bahrain since May 2024.
Board Member and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Yateem Group since September 2023.
Board Member and Chairman of the Audit Committee at the American University of Bahrain since 2019.
Former General Manager of Eskan Bank.
Holds a Master’s degree in Economic Development from the University of East Anglia, UK (1986).
PhD in Economics from the University of Exeter, UK (1991).
Recipient of the National Labour Medal (2019) and multiple awards in banking and finance.
Dr. ABDULLA SALAH SULTAN
Board Member Since April 2024
Representative of Experts in Financial and Insurance Affairs
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since April 2024 – Representative of Experts in Financial and Insurance Affairs.
Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (GIG Bahrain).
Chartered Insurer and Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII), UK.
Holds professional certifications in Risk Management and Evaluation (ARM and CCM).
Holds a PhD and Master’s degrees from the Swiss School of Business.
Master’s degree in Business Administration from Strathclyde University.
Master’s degree in Finance from Cass Business School.
An active Board Member in several institutions, including Takaful International Company, United Insurance Company, Compensation Fund for Vehicle Accident Victims, Gulf Assist, Advisory Committee of Bahrain Polytechnic, Egyptian Takaful Insurance Company (Property & Liability).
Vice Chairman of the Bahrain Insurance Association.
Over 15 years of experience in the insurance and risk management sector.
Maryam Al Ansari
Board Member Since February 2025
Government Representative as an Employer
Member of the Board of Directors for the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) since February 2025 – Government Representative as an Employer.
Undersecretary for National Economy at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy since December 2024.
Member of the Tender Board.
Board Member of the University of Bahrain.
Board Member of Bahrain Agricultural Development Company.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from McGill University, Canada.
She was awarded the Order of Efficiency (2017).
She was awarded the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit.
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