Author: Kasun Illankoon

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Arada,the fast-growing UAE-based master developer, which has launched four projects in Sharjah and Dubai with a total value of AED37 billion since it was founded in 2017. Under Alkhoshaibi’s stewardship, Arada’s performance over the last 12 months has been execptional. The company posted a 186% rise in the total value of sales during the first half of 2023 to AED4.26billion, with the number of homes sold rising by 23% to 1,617. The company has made significant progress at Sharjah’s largest ever mixed-use project, Aljada, where it has now completed 6,700 homes…

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Ziad El Chaar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, having joined the Group in May 2017. Ziad leads all the operations and businesses of the Group in different countries. With over 20 years of experience in real estate development and investment, with full management responsibility for revenue growth and profitability, and 10 years’ experience and responsibility in corporate governance, board affairs and regulatory compliance, Ziad has a proven track record of achievement. Prior to joining the Group, Ziad was the CEO -Ventures and Business Development at Emaar Properties PJSC, CEO at Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company…

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Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, Senior Executive Vice Chairman of MAG,is one the youngest developers in the region, whose leadership and management skills are unifying the corporate direction and strategy of MAG, and propelling it to new heights. His real estate portfolio is valued in excess of AED 15 billion today. Talal’s ambition for MAG is founded on his aspiration to transform the UAE’s real estate market and economy with a new wave of investors from inside and outside the country — a feat he has achieved by attracting customers with developments that carefully meet their needs and convert their dreams…

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Farhad Azizi, a seasoned executive with over a decade of management experience in diverse industries such as banking, construction, oil & gas, and hospitality, holds the role of Chief Executive Officer at Azizi Developments, a prominent Dubai-based private property developer. This company boasts an extensive portfolio of contemporary luxury residential and commercial properties situated in highly desirable locations across the emirate. Farhad Azizi is the driving force behind the company’s strategy, guidance, and management, responsible for its overall operation. His expertise in business strategy and real estate has yielded a remarkable track record in project implementation and substantial growth for…

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Jeddah Central Development Company, established in 2019, is the master developer of “Jeddah Central”, a destination spanning over 5.7 million square meters. It aims to be the vibrant heart of the city and a model for destinations that enrich and support the national economy and enhance the quality of life in Jeddah and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jeddah Central will take advantage of its unique geographical location on the Red Sea coast and its proximity to the cities of Mecca and Medina, which are visited by millions of visitors, including Umrah performers, and Hajj pilgrims from around the world…

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NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a New Future might look like. It is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this New Future. It will be a destination and a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation. NEOM will include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and…

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John Pagano is not just a leader but a trailblazer. Since joining Red Sea Global (RSG) in January 2018, he has successfully ensured that The Red Sea destination became the first of Saudi Arabia’s original giga projects to open its doors to guests. The destination now boasts an operational airport, hotels that are taking bookings, and a robust infrastructure – all built on the pillars of sustainability and effective management. He has been instrumental in steering RSG’s mission toward responsible development and regenerative tourism, making sure that these principles are not just talked about, but are deeply ingrained in every…

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Founded in 1996, Airolink has evolved and grown from its roots as an Ireland based construction company. We specialise in residential, commercial and industrial projects with a strong proven track record in executing challenging Projects. The UAE operations commenced in 2008 as a NATO-approved military contractor and after a successful list of Projects, Airolink began on its journey into commercial construction in UAE. Design and Build Schools soon evolved to be a specialty and Airolink was the “contractor of choice” for several prestigious projects. Working through a pipeline of projects later in the commercial and residential space in UAE, Airolink…

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The Arab Contractors (AC) is one of the leading construction companies in the Middle East and Africa. Their employees work in collaboration with our customers, partners, and suppliers in more than 29 countries. Their experience is widely diversified and covers a wide spectrum of the construction industry and its ancillary services including: Public buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, airports, housing, water & sewage projects, wastewater treatment plants, power stations, dams, hospitals, sports buildings, restoration of monuments, irrigation, producing ready-mix concrete, shipbuilding, electromechanical projects, engineering consultancy, manufacturing and assembly of steel structures. Eng. Ahmed El Assar joined the Arab Contractors Company in…

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Since the establishment of El Seif Engineering Contracting in 1975, we have maintained our commitment to the highest standards of quality in delivery through our world class people and processes. We are a people-based business and foster a problem-solving culture with clear values and strong leadership. El Seif’s long established knowledge of the construction landscape and supply chain in KSA coupled with our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation by our most treasured asset – El Seif people has earned El Seif a reputation for getting the job done ‘right’ no matter how complex, no matter how large. Our customers…

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