The Israel-Gulf Chamber of Commerce & Innovation connects businesses, investors, and policymakers to advance trade and cooperation across the region — led by a board of directors and strategic partners committed to the promise of the Abraham Accords.
Our goals, and the work we do every day to reach them.
Our goals
Facilitating trade, business, investment, academic collaboration and cultural exchange between Israel, Jordan and the Gulf countries.
A conduit for businesses and individuals looking to connect and collaborate across the region.
Guidance, contacts and hands-on help navigating the GCC and Israeli markets.
Our activities
Highlighting potential partnerships and investment prospects for our members.
Creating platforms for networking and knowledge sharing.
Working toward a more favorable environment for trade, business and investment.
The people guiding the chamber's mission to connect businesses across Israel and the Gulf.
Honorary PresidentMinister (ret.) Ephraim Sneh
Ephraim Sneh is an Israeli politician, physician, and a retired brigadier general in the Israel Defense Forces. He was a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party between 1992 and 2008 and served in several ministerial posts.
CEOOren Helman
CEO of the Israel Gulf States Chamber of Commerce, focus on fostering strategic partnerships to expand the Abraham Accords and promote business with Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Chairman & IMEC Special EnvoyZacki T. Turkeltaub
Zacki has led the chamber's executive committee since 2/2026, building the partnerships and programs that connect member businesses across Israel and the Gulf.
Founding President Henrique Cymerman
Henrique Cymerman Benarroch is a Portuguese journalist of Spanish, Portuguese and Israeli nationality who works as a correspondent in the Middle East for SIC, La Vanguardia and Mediaset España, among others. He works in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Hebrew.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs observer Amb. Zeev Boker
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Member of the Executive Committee Doron Perez
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Member of the Executive CommitteeImad Telhami
Part of the Israel-GCC Chamber of Commerce team. Full bio coming soon.
Chambers Spokesperson Gadi Solomon
Part of the Israel-GCC Chamber of Commerce team. Full bio coming soon.
Chambers Legal AdviserAvidor Lapid
Part of the Israel-GCC Chamber of Commerce team. Full bio coming soon.
Member of the Executive Committee Lian Polak-David
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Senior Global Geostrategy AdvisorDr. Anat Hochberg-Marom
For mega-projects, renewable energy ventures, and cross-border investments, geopolitics is no longer a peripheral risk – it is a primary driver of project viability, capital security, and supply chain continuity. With over 25 years of international experience at the intersection of macroeconomics and geopolitical strategy, I advise CEOs, institutional investors, and energy boards operating in high-exposure environments. My work focuses on safeguarding critical infrastructure, securing renewable energy assets, and protecting investment portfolios amid the accelerating dynamics of U.S. - China decoupling, technology fragmentation, evolving Middle Eastern alignments.
Lead of the Audit CommitteeDavid Orren
Part of the Israel-GCC Chamber of Commerce team. Full bio coming soon.
אופק איהאופק איה
אופק איה גרה מזרחנית, מנהלת השיווק והיו מדיה של הלשכה למסחר ולחדשנות ישראל - מדינות המפרץ הערבי, פועלת לבניית שיח רב תרבותי, מכיל ומכבד, אופק עבדה עם לקוחות רבים ביניהם בינלאומיים הן באירופה והן במפרץ
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