Asharqia ChamberOne of the Kingdom’s leading commercial and economic institutions
The Chamber has played a broader and more influential role in economic life, not only in the Eastern Province, but throughout the Kingdom and the Arabian Gulf.
- 154,000subscribed members at the end of 2025
- More than 7 decadessince its establishment in 1372 AH (1952)
- 4 locationsDammam · Al Jubail · Khafji · Qatif
About Asharqia Chamber
Asharqia Chamber was established in 1372 AH (1952). Since its founding, it has made significant progress on many fronts: safeguarding its members’ interests and continuously improving its services for its business members; contributing to the development of the Eastern Province’s economy; and launching distinguished initiatives to serve the economy and society in the Kingdom. It has also developed administratively, organizationally and financially, remained open to developments at similar organizations around the world, adopted the latest systems and technologies in the business services environment, and safeguarded the interests of businesspeople. The Chamber has undergone numerous developments and expansions, both horizontally and vertically, earning it a prominent position among chambers of commerce and industry at the Arab and regional levels.
From the Beginning to Today
Some of the most notable indicators of this development include:
- Shawwal 1372 AH19 subscribed membersEnd of 2025154,000 subscribed members
- First headquartersAn old building consisting of one room and a hallCurrent headquartersA building considered one of the Eastern Province’s landmarks
- Geographic reachA single building serving as the headquarters in DammamTodayBranches in Al Jubail, Khafji and Qatif
Horizontally
The Chamber expanded horizontally. From its original single building, its headquarters in Dammam, it extended across the Eastern Province’s governorates, providing services to businesspeople through its branches in Al Jubail, Khafji and Qatif.
- Dammam · Headquarters
- Al Jubail
- Khafji
- Qatif
Vertically
Asharqia Chamber never stops evolving
Vertically, too, Asharqia Chamber never stops evolving. This development has taken many forms, including the establishment of specialized centers, such as:
- Training Center
- Employment Center
- Arbitration Center
- Women’s Empowerment Center
- VIP Services Center
- Investment and Studies Center
- Social Responsibility Center
- Small and Medium Enterprises Center
These and other services reflect the Chamber’s priorities and commitment to serving the nation and the region, as well as its dedication to championing specific issues that affirm its forward-looking vision.
A Broader and More Influential Role
In this way, the Chamber has played a broader and more influential role in economic life, not only in the Eastern Province, but throughout the Kingdom and the Arabian Gulf. Over more than seven decades, the Chamber’s operations have grown until it has become one of the Kingdom’s leading commercial and economic institutions.
In light of this, the Chamber’s future horizons have widened to keep pace with continued growth. It has worked, and continues to work, to keep pace with the Kingdom’s civilizational progress, influencing it and being influenced by it. The Chamber began planning for the future as the best way to provide better services in quality and more services in quantity to its members, in step with the progress and expansion of economic activity in the Eastern Province in particular and the Kingdom as a whole.
Vision
- A championfor the business sector
- A leaderin sustainable development
- Distinguishedin performance and services
Mission
Supporting and developing economic and development activity in the business sector, and serving as a platform for enhancing opportunities to connect.
Slogan
Sustainable Economic Development
Values
Credibility
We are guided in safeguarding and serving the interests of the business sector by a system of values grounded in honesty, integrity and clarity, in accordance with the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Innovation
We aim to open new horizons for performance through modern methods and technologies, drawing on the dissemination of new and accumulated knowledge among our personnel.
Responsibility
We accept and assume responsibility in all our work to support the interests of the business sector, following an approach focused on providing solutions.
Excellence
Through efficient and effective performance, we provide our clients with distinguished services that meet their aspirations, while adhering to the highest quality standards.
Impact
We believe that our work and the services we provide contribute to a thriving business environment in the Eastern Province through proactivity, commitment and determination.
Strategic Pillars
- Strategic Pillar 1
Enabling Strategic Partnerships and Influence in Economic Decision-Making
Strategic Objectives
- Enabling the work of sectoral committees and business councils
- Enabling relationships with regional and international economic entities
- Enabling the business sector’s strategic influence
- Enabling public-private partnerships
- Enabling and supporting women’s participation in the business sector
- Strategic Pillar 2
Enhancing Competitiveness in the Business Environment
Strategic Objectives
- Enhancing domestic and foreign investment
- Enhancing opportunities for connection and integration
- Enhancing the level of local content
- Enhancing the region’s comparative advantages
- Enhancing the region’s economic development
- Strategic Pillar 3
Maximizing the Region’s Economic and Social Standing
Strategic Objectives
- Maximizing the business sector’s contribution to society
- Maximizing the impact of contributions to human capital development
- Maximizing entrepreneurship and small-business performance
- Maximizing the impact of training and qualification programs on the labor market
- Maximizing the impact of media services and products
- Strategic Pillar 4
Developing Institutional Excellence
Strategic Objectives
- Developing the work environment to foster innovation and excellence
- Developing policies and services in accordance with the latest international standards
- Developing operational efficiency
- Developing digital programs and services
- Developing performance to achieve financial sustainability