*Original Article appeared on Entrepreneur Middle East En Route To The Expo, a new video series launched by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Entrepreneur Middle East, is aiming to showcase how the business community in the UAE is getting itself ready for Expo 2020 Dubai, which is set to run from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. In this edition of En Route To The Expo, we spoke with Aamer Sheikh, President and General Manager at PepsiCo MENA and Pakistan, who noted that his enterprise’s role as the Official Beverage and Snack Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai will see it use the power…
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Back to Powerlist Akshara Global Real Estate Development, a family owned company, has in a short span of time covered enormous ground, thereby establishing its place as a leading real estate developer in Dubai. Sundeep Tolani, CEO and Founder of Akshara Global, has over three decades of entrepreneurial experience in the Middle East and Africa Region, and has built a multinational company spanning three continents. Hi diverse background has been instrumental in helping him view the real estate industry in Dubai on a global scale The company is one of the fastest growing entities in the realty sector…
Back to Powerlist In April 2019, Jubail Island Investment Company announced the launch of its AED 5bn Jubail Island project. Sprawled across 4,000 hectares of mangrove forests and coastal estuaries with more than 30 km of waterfront, Jubail Island will be home to 6 distinct village communities, with deliberately bespoke, breathtakingly picturesque residential areas and community facilities. At the time of the launch, Mounir Haidar, Managing Director of JIIC, said: “Jubail Island will cater to families, wellness, wildlife and nature enthusiasts, including water sports activities as well as offering a unique quality of life for homeowners and visitors…
Back to Powerlist Mansour bin Madi possess more than 30 years of leadership and practical experience in the financial sector, during which he worked on strategizing , planning and launching various financial and funding products and solutions as well as leading major digital projects on both local and international levels. He has held many positions, the last of which was his assignment as the GM of the Real Estate Development Fund. During his period Mr. bin Madi has led the Real Estate Development Fund to significant achievements that contributed to realizing the goals of the Saudi housing program, where by…
Back to Powerlist Sridhar has been at the helm of Galfar since March 2012 and is leading the firm in executing projects to the highest standards of safety and quality. Sridhar completed his master’s in mechanical engineering from PSG College of Technology (Coimbatore, India), followed by an MBA in business administration and management from the University of Bedfordshire (Luton, England). Under his leadership, Galfar has grown to be a reliable EPC contractor and has the expertise to undertake engineering, procurement and construction projects that involves civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines. Sridhar says: “Galfar has established itself as a reputed…
Back to Powerlist As CEO of Seven Tides, Bin Sulayem has taken overall responsibility for the company’s luxurious portfolio of residential, commercial and resort properties. This currently includes: Anantara The Palm Dubai Residences, a luxurious residential property forming part of the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort; Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel, The Residences at Ibn Battuta Gate and The Offices at Ibn Battuta Gate; Oceana Residences on Palm Jumeirah; Discovery Gardens, a modern residential community located in Jebel Ali; the flagship DUKES London and DUKES The Palm, A Royal Hideaway Hotel; as well as Dubai Heights Academy, a 1,845-capacity…
Back to Powerlist Amin Alarrayed is a prominent leader in the real estate industry with over 20 years of experience in banking, real estate investment and real estate development. Alarrayed joined Edamah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in July 2018, to strengthen the investment environment in the real estate sector in charge of the implementing Edamah’s strategic objectives, maximising operational performance and the management a diversified portfolio of real estate assets on a local level; striving to contribute to the transformation the Kingdom’s diverse and dynamic property sector.
Back to Powerlist Osman joined DeSimone in 2004 and has headed the firm’s Abu Dhabi office since 2011. Osman has 24 years of extensive industry experience. His expertise features designing stadiums, long span roofs and high-rise structures in New York and around the world. During his time at DeSimone, Osman has worked on several large-scale projects. His experience includes Project Manager for the Regent Emirates Pearl Hotel (a 55-story twisting hotel tower), Project Manager for the Al Hilal Bank Tower (one million square feet tower Class A office building) on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Khalifa Mosque.…
Back to Powerlist Tareq has nearly 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry with domestic and international assignments for oil and gas projects. Prior to McDermott’s combination with CB&I in 2018, he was CB&I’s Group Vice President, Engineering and Construction International. Prior to joining CB&I in 2000, he worked with KBR for two years and Consolidated Contractors Company for seven years. Tareq has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Tufts University and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia. He also attended management and leadership programs at Rice University and…
Back to Powerlist Sami works with the Board to set the strategy of the Group and takes ultimate responsibility for the operational and financial performance of Petrofac. He is also integrally involved with the Group’s direction on sustainability and health and safety. On January 1st 2021, Sami was appointed as Group CEO at Petrofac International. Sami has more than 30 years’ international experience in both oilfield and upstream E&P companies. Prior to joining Petrofac Sami held leadership roles with Schlumberger, BG Group, and Shell.