Francis Alfred, the Managing Director of Sobha Realty, one of the leading luxury real estate developers in the region, is a visionary with immense experience in the real estate industry. He led the company’s business operations across India and the UAE for two decades, before being appointed Managing Director of Sobha Realty’s Middle East operations in 2016. He was at the forefront of some of the firm’s notable achievements and has overseen the company’s global expansion and diversification strategies, propelling it into the top tier of real estate developers in the UAE. He has managed, monitored, and planned the design…
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Yousef Al-Shelash, Chairman of the Board and one of the founders of Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company, has spearheaded the company’s 28-year journey as one of the largest listed real estate companies in KSA and the region with a total of 32 billion Saudi Riyals in assets. As a pioneer in the real estate sector, Al-Shelash has been instrumental in shaping the concept of space in Saudi Arabia and beyond. For Dar Al Arkan, he has not only set a benchmark for residential, commercial, and mix-use projects in KSA but also expanded its footprint to other markets like…
With more than 15 years under his belt, Ahmed Al Suwaidi is an industry veteran who has played an instrumental role in enriching Dubai’s housing landscape and enhancing its appeal as a global destination to live and work. He is at the helm of Dubai Asset Management, the residential leasing arm of Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM), which manages a portfolio of 15 strategically located residential communities that provide ideal solutions for individuals and families as well as corporate clients. Dubai Asset Management provides a spectrum of housing, from studio apartments to luxury villas, across more than 25,000 units. Its…
Founded in 2002 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Select Group is a dynamic and diverse entity with premium real estate and property development at its core. Consisting of diverse investments in various sectors across the Middle East and Europe, its development portfolio comprises over 20 million square feet of award-winning residential, commercial, hospitality, retail and mixed-use developments, having delivered to date over 7,000 units. The Group’s flagship developments include Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, Intercontinental Dubai Marina, Studio One, 15 Northside and the most recent under development projects such as Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai, the master waterfront development Peninsula…
With more than twenty years of experience working in the GCC’s facilities management industry, Mohamad held senior positions in various local and multinational organizations. He is known for his passion towards his customers and the service quality delivered to them. Mohamad has a proven track record in implementing international best practices, improving safety standards, increasing profitability and driving efficiency. For the past 4 years, Mohamad has held the position of CEO at Deyaar Facilities Management and is also the recipient of CEO of the Year 2021 by CBN ME. At Deyaar FM our aim is to achieve sustainable growth. We…
As Chief Executive of the Middle East and Africa, Hamed is focused on advancing a culture of technical excellence and innovation with an emphasis on quality and responsiveness to client needs. His extensive industry knowledge and strong client insight ensure that AECOM delivers solutions that solve its clients’ most complex challenges. He remains engaged in the technical delivery of projects by serving as a project executive sponsor for major programs across the region. Notable high-profile projects in which Hamed is involved include: Hamad International Airport, Qatar Midfield Terminal Complex, Abu Dhabi, UAE Saudi Customs PMO The Line, NEOM, Saudi Arabia…
John Pagano is the Group Chief Executive Officer of The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind some of the world’s most ambitious development ventures, including luxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA. John is leveraging his 38 years of international experience in delivering large scale multi-billion-dollar developments covering every facet of the real estate value chain, including site acquisition, master planning, project structuring, financing, construction and asset management. The Red Sea has demonstrated significant progress over the last 12 months, with phase one now more than 50 percent complete. Work is on track to welcome the…
ALEC’s CEO, Kez Taylor, a stalwart in the construction industry, has been ranked first on CBNME Power Hour List. Kez Taylor has been CEO of ALEC for 20 years and has led ALEC’s work on some of the Gulf’s most high-profile projects, especially in the UAE. At the forefront of Kez’s vision has been the implementation of new technology and innovation. As such, ALEC has driven several initiatives to realise its vision to be the leading innovative construction group in the region. In addition to having an innovation department that drives and assists with over 100 innovative initiatives per year,…
Jerry Inzerillo is one of the hospitality industry’s most influential figures, acting as a champion for the sector and its people for more than five decades. From CEO of Forbes Travel Guide to CEO of Morgans Hotel Group, Inzerillo is now leading the transformation of the world’s most iconic tourism destination, Diriyah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In June 2018, he was appointed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the first Group CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA). The Authority will turn the historic city of Diriyah into a centre of arts, culture,…
Mohamed Alabbar is a global entrepreneur with active interests in real estate, retail, hospitality, e-commerce, technology, logistics, F&B and venture capital. Since 1997, he has been at the forefront of global real estate, leading marquee real-estate development companies such as Emaar Properties (developer of world’s tallest building) and Eagle Hills (leading emerging markets real estate developer). He has spearheaded the growth of Emaar Properties attaining unmatched track record of successfully developing iconic futuristic residential, retail, entertainment, hospitality & leisure assets transforming the lifestyles of people globally. Over the years he has developed world-class mixed used projects, including his retail businesses,…