About Our Association

Dedicated to uniting merchants, industrialists, and independent professionals since December 2011.

Who We Are

The **West Traders and Industrialists Association (جمعية تجار وصناعيي الغرب)** was officially established on **December 12, 2011**. Founded to serve as the unified backbone for local commerce, industry, and free professions across the West region.

Operating across a geographical scope of **22 towns**, our association has successfully achieved numerous milestones in a short timeframe, advocating for local business interests, resolving infrastructural hurdles, and bridging gaps between the private sector and community needs.

Leadership & Governance

Led by President **Assem Al-Ayyash** and an elected administrative board committed to transparency and progress.

Geographical Reach

Comprehensive representation spanning 22 towns, connecting urban centers and rural business communities alike.

Our Core Mission

"The Association gathers everyone" — our core philosophy is unity and mutual support among traders, industrialists, and free professions.


We strive to stimulate local economic vitality, protect commercial rights, and initiate vital community development projects that improve daily life for all residents.

Key Milestones & Initiatives

Recent achievements and community actions undertaken by the association.

Infrastructure & Power

Swift response to electrical transformer failures (such as in Qabr Shmoun) and municipal utility restorations to keep local businesses running.

Charitable Dinners & Red Cross

Organizing charity events and fundraising dinners (e.g., Kampus 8 Ainab) to fully support the Lebanese Red Cross and emergency services.

Elected Administrative Board

Regular democratic assemblies and elections of new administrative boards to ensure continuous renewal of vision and active governance.