Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is a non-government
institution representing business establishments in Kuwait.
The Chamber acts on the behalf of, represents and lobbies
for the interests of businesspersons and industrialists
in Kuwait.
The establishment of a Chamber of Commerce was first mooted
in 1952. Three years later, the Chamber was established
and, in 1959, the election of the Chambers first Board
of Directors took place.
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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 Chamber is a repository of information on commerce and industry
and it distributes information and statistics for the benefit
of all concerned and provides the government with reports, information
and ideas relevant to commercial and industrial issues. The Chamber
also releases a periodical bulletin with relevant information
on commerce and industry.
To provide effective and high quality training to young and qualified
Kuwaitis, it has established the Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Sager Training
Centre. The Chamber of Commerce was awarded the ISO 0991 Certificate
in 1998 for excellence in all of its activities.
The Chamber takes part in all the GCC meetings and seminars,
visits members of the European Unions Gulf branches and
participates in the board of directors meeting of the GCC.
At international level, the Chamber participates in international
economic conferences and seminars, contributes to meetings and
activities of the International Chambers of Commerce in Paris
(France), the Islamic Chamber of Commerce in Karachi (Pakistan)
and the International Labour Organisation.
Since its establishment in 1959 until 1998, the number of members
of the Chamber rose from 481 to 19,000 and more.
For more information, contact www.kcci.org.kw
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