Hesham Bucheeri has been appointed Project Lead in the Legal Committee of the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB). He announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post, stating that he will serve alongside his colleague Maha Alkhabbaz.
Bucheeri currently serves as Legal Counsel at the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB). In his announcement, he said he looks forward to contributing to the committee’s mandate and supporting efforts to advance Bahrain’s financial sector.
Hesham Bucheeri takes on Legal Committee leadership role
The appointment adds a leadership responsibility to Bucheeri’s current role at the National Bank of Bahrain. According to his announcement, he will contribute to the work of the Bahrain Association of Banks Legal Committee while continuing his responsibilities at NBB.
His LinkedIn profile shows that he has served as Project Lead at the Bahrain Association of Banks since June 2026. It also highlights more than eight years of experience in corporate and financial law, with expertise in drafting legal documentation, litigation management, regulatory compliance and legal advisory work across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Legal experience supports Banking sector committee work
Before joining the National Bank of Bahrain in 2024, Bucheeri worked as Legal Counsel at Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK). Earlier in his career, he held legal positions at Zeenat Al Mansoori & Associates and Hafudh Ali Attorneys and Legal Consultants. His experience includes advising on banking, corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
The LinkedIn announcement focuses on his appointment to the Legal Committee rather than outlining specific responsibilities. It does not include details about reporting lines, committee priorities or the scope of the Project Lead role.
Committee appointment in Bahrain’s Banking Sector
The appointment places Bucheeri in a leadership position within one of Bahrain’s banking industry committees while he continues to serve as Legal Counsel at the National Bank of Bahrain. According to his announcement, he will work alongside Maha Alkhabbaz in supporting the committee’s mandate.
The source does not specify an effective appointment date, strategic initiatives or upcoming committee projects. It also does not include executive quotes beyond Bucheeri’s LinkedIn statement or additional comments from the Bahrain Association of Banks. Based on the available information, the appointment reflects his continued involvement in Bahrain’s legal and banking community while maintaining his current responsibilities at NBB.
