Bahrain Family Leisure Company Appoints New Chairman Following Truffle Reverse Merger

Bahrain Family Leisure Company B.S.C. (BFLC) (Bahrain Bourse: FAMILY) a public shareholding company listed on Bahrain Bourse, announced the appointment of its new Chairman and Board of Directors.
The new Board will be chaired by Mohamed Nedham Khonji. The Board also comprises Vice Chairman Mahmood Mohammed Ali and Non-Executive Directors, Khaled Mohamed AlHammadi, Wissam Hussein, and Faisal Hassan AlJalahma, together with Independent Directors Farooq Mohamed AlKhaja, and Ayman Moussa Abdelghany Gadallah. The Board is appointed for a three-year term in accordance with the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law and the Company’s Articles of Association.
The appointments follow the completion of the share-swap reverse merger between BFLC and Truffle Hospitality Holding W.L.L., the hospitality and entertainment subsidiary of Dividend Gate Capital W.L.L. (DGC), pursuant to which DGC became the majority shareholder of the Company.
The Board extended its appreciation to the outgoing Directors, recognising their dedicated service and valued contributions throughout their tenure.
The new Board will oversee the next phase of the Company’s growth, building on its position as one of Bahrain’s largest listed hospitality and entertainment groups and supporting the continued expansion of its portfolio across Bahrain and the wider GCC.
Commenting on the appointment, Mohamed Nedham Khonji, Chairman of BFLC and Founder and Managing Director of DGC, said: “The appointment of the new Board marks an important milestone for BFLC as we begin the next phase of our journey following the merger with Truffle. We are focused on strengthening the Company’s governance framework and creating sustainable long-term value for our shareholders. We look forward to working closely with management to build on the strong foundation that has already been established.”
The Company’s portfolio comprises more than 20 brands, spanning fast-casual and upper-casual dining, café concepts and a central kitchen. These operations are supported by SoleCorp, the Group’s centralised operating platform, which manages finance, human resources, procurement and logistics to drive operational efficiency and scalable growth.