Safa Sharif A.Khaleq has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Pearl & Gemstone Testing Laboratory (Danat), effective 31 August 2026. She succeeds Nora Abdulrahman Jamsheer, according to an announcement by Danat.
The appointment brings an experienced Bahraini executive to lead the organisation as it continues supporting Bahrain’s natural pearls and gemstones sector. It also marks a leadership transition at Danat as the laboratory advances its strategic priorities.
Safa Sharif A.Khaleq brings extensive leadership experience
Before joining Danat, Safa Sharif A.Khaleq served as Chief Executive Officer of Export Bahrain from the organisation’s establishment. Earlier in her career, she spent more than a decade at Tamkeen, where she held senior leadership positions, including Investment Director and Corporate Planning Director.
Her professional background spans investment, corporate planning and export development. The announcement highlights this experience as she prepares to lead one of Bahrain’s key institutions serving the pearls and gemstones industry.
Danat focuses on International growth and partnerships
According to the announcement, Danat’s leadership transition comes as the organisation seeks to expand its international partnerships, enhance its services and strengthen Bahrain’s position as a global hub for natural pearls and gemstones.
While the announcement outlines these organisational priorities, it does not provide further details about Safa Sharif A. Khaleq’s specific responsibilities beyond her role as Chief Executive Officer. The announcement did not share any additional information about immediate initiatives or organisational changes following her appointment.
Leadership transition at Danat and future priorities
Safa Sharif A.Khaleq will officially assume the position on 31 August 2026, succeeding Nora Abdulrahman Jamsheer as Chief Executive Officer of Danat.
The announcement does not include executive comments or further details about the transition process. It also does not provide additional information about Danat’s wider leadership strategy. Based on the information released, the appointment represents a planned leadership change as the organisation continues pursuing its objectives in the natural pearls and gemstones sector while building on its existing expertise and international presence.
