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Alwane Bahrain Society Announces Amal Janahi as New Board Chairperson
Manama, 1 December 2025 - Alwane Bahrain Society has announced the formation of its new Board of Directors for the 2025 to 2027 term, with the election of Mrs. Amal Janahi as Chairperson, succeeding Mr. Ammar Awachi.
The newly formed Board includes Mrs. Amal Janahi alongside Mrs. Aliya bin Rajab, Mr. Murtadha Al Mutawa, Mr. Nader Al Ansari, Mrs. Iman Omar, Dr. Jihan Imam and Mrs. Yasmin Mufeed. The new board brings together a diverse group of members whose combined expertise will support the Society’s arts-focused and administrative objectives.
The Board of Directors convened its first organizational meeting, during which members reviewed the Society’s strategic vision for the coming period. The discussions focused on launching innovative arts-focused programmes and initiatives, expanding the Society’s membership base, strengthening partnerships with local and international cultural institutions and establishing a timeline for implementing major upcoming events and exhibitions.
The newly appointed Board conveyed its sincere appreciation to Mr. Ammar Awachi for his dedicated service and influential leadership since the Society’s establishment fifteen years ago. The Board also commended his meaningful contributions to Bahrain’s cultural landscape and extended its best wishes for continued success in his future endeavours.
On this occasion, Mr. Ammar Awachi affirmed that Alwane Bahrain is entering an important new phase under capable and confident leadership and praised the depth of expertise represented within the new Board, led by Mrs. Amal Janahi, and expressed full confidence in its ability to advance the Society’s mission and contribute meaningfully to the cultural and creative landscape of the Kingdom.
For her part, Mrs. Amal Janahi expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in her by the Society’s members and noted that the coming stage will require a collective effort and a strong spirit of teamwork to serve the art movement in Bahrain, and stated: “The Board is committed to building upon the achievements of the previous administration led by Mr. Ammar Awachi and to working diligently in support of the Society’s goals. The Board will also focus on enriching the cultural landscape locally and regionally through the adoption of creative projects that reflect the artistic diversity found within the Kingdom.”
