The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) has recently announced the establishment of a new chapter in Saudi Arabia, aimed at strengthening the business continuity and resilience sector in the region.
Comprising a dedicated committee, the BCI Saudi Arabia Chapter includes the following individuals:
- Atiq Bajwa – Leader
- Mohamed Abuelqroush – Vice-Leader
- David Bollaert – Committee Member
- Darrshan Manukulasooriya – Committee Member
- Asma Alsobhi – Committee Member
- Ibrahim Alhamdan – Committee Member
- Faisal Almuhana – Committee Member
- Turki Tammar – Committee Member
- Najla Albaz – Committee Member
- Sultan Shukri – Committee Member
- Abdulrahman Ali Aldahsh – Committee Member
“I am thrilled to take the helm of the newly minted BCI Saudi Arabia Chapter. It’s a timely initiative that aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to bolster the resilience of national infrastructure and its supply chains,” expressed Atiq Bajwa, the Chapter’s Leader.
“It’s an honor to play a pivotal role in forming the BCI Chapter for Saudi Arabia,” stated Mohamed Abuelqroush, the Vice-Leader. He emphasized that this milestone would unite industry professionals and stakeholders to elevate the standards of business continuity in the region.
The Chapter is committed to promoting best practices, filling gaps in local business continuity measures, and providing networking opportunities for knowledge exchange and professional development, all crucial for enhancing preparedness against disruptions.
Key Objectives of the Saudi Arabia Chapter:
Awareness:
- Boosting the understanding of business continuity and resilience among the country’s businesses.
- Informing entities about the risks they may encounter and the importance of preemptive strategies.
- Training young Saudi members in the Chapter to advance their professional skills and lead various activities in the region and the industry.
Community Engagement:
- Working with local communities to promote resilience at a fundamental level.
- Equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools to implement continuity plans.
- Establishing alliances with other BCI Chapters and global resilience organizations to share resources and knowledge.
Thought Leadership:
- Publishing insightful articles, white papers, and thought leadership pieces on multiple platforms to share expert opinions and perspectives on business continuity and resilience.
- Convening regional conferences and forums to debate on current and future sector challenges.
- Creating networking opportunities for professionals to share best practices and experiences.
- Utilizing BCI’s resources such as templates, guidelines, and reports.
- Supporting research to better understand emerging threats and develop effective countermeasures.
- Encouraging innovation in tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve business resilience.
- Collaborating with academic and research institutions as well as industry experts for knowledge exchange and innovation.
Further details about the BCI Saudi Arabia Chapter will be made available soon, but for those interested in joining or seeking more information, please stay tuned for updates.