Ever since, the Chamber has been active, competent and dynamic in the Holy City of Jerusalem. During the years of occupation, the Chamber of Commerce has been almost isolated from the rest of the business world. In spite of that, it rendered lot of services to the residents of Jerusalem through its administrative activities. The Palestinian people in general and the residents of the annexed city o
f East Jerusalem in particular, have faced severe hardships as a result of the occupation, suppression, collective punishments, closure and demolition of houses. The Chamber of Commerce was founded as a result of the 1936 General Strike against the detachment of the Chamber of Commerce which was a British administration. It became the first national organization, under the Chairmanship of H.E Ahmad Hilmi Pasha, the man who had initiated the establishment of the first Palestinian National Movement. He was a prominent politician and thereafter became president of the General Government of Palestine. At present, the Chamber is not only looking forward to offering its members the best services, but is also aiming at strengthening its relation with its General Assembly, comprising both the tradesmen and the industrialists. This intention will hopefully enable trade and economy in the city to once again flourish, and as a result blood will flow again in the veins of Jerusalem while recovering healthily and spiritually for a better future
