26 July 2016
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: ZonesCorp has appointed H.E. Saeed Eissa Al Khyeli as Director General.

Al Khyeli, who formerly served as ZonesCorp Acting Chief Executive Officer, brings to the role an in-depth knowledge of economic laws and regulations.  As Acting CEO, Al Khyeli managed and oversaw the setting of the company's objectives and operational plans, monitoring its Key Performance Indicators, and also developed the company's policies and financial regulations. H.E. Al Khyeli is also a Board member of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi.

H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Zonescorp Chairman commented: "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Saeed Eissa Al Khyeli as the Director General of ZonesCorp and I am confident that he will contribute to the success of the organization and to achieving our vision of being the preferred regional destination of choice for industrial investments by 2020.  I also look forward to working with him on realizing the company's goals of developing and managing diversified and sustainable industrial zones in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi".

H.E. Al Khyeli commented "I am proud of the confidence given by our wise leadership and our Chairman and Board of Directors, and I am fully prepared to carry out my responsibilities to achieve the company's vision and goals. Since 2002, I have been fortunate enough to oversee the various activities of the company and I am looking forward to working with the team to exceed our leadership's expectations".

Al Khyeli joined the company in 2002 and has worked in a number of roles.  Prior to taking on the Acting CEO role, Al Khyeli served as Financial and Administration Executive Director at ZonesCorp.

In 1999, Al Khyeli commenced his professional journey at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, where he served as Head of the Finance Department, supervising the financial and brokerage policies, regulations and frameworks.

Al Khyeli was awarded an Appreciation and Excellence Certificate from ZoneCorp in recognition of his efforts in developing the company's organizational structure and its performance management system. He has also received a number of certificates of appreciation from different local entities.

Al Khyeli holds a Master's in Business Administration with honors, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting, both from the United Arab Emirates University.

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About The Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp)
Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones was established by Law No. (3) in 2004  to contribute in growth and economic diversification in Abu Dhabi, by planning, developing, operating and promoting the specialized economic zones and labour cities in line with the economic vision of Abu Dhabi and its five year economic plan.

Higher Corporation is the largest developer of industrial zones in the emirate, where it developed five industrial zones with a total area of ​​nearly 50 kilometres, provides the ideal environment for local and international industrial companies; it has developed more than 500 industrial projects within the Corporation's zones in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. All projects within the Higher Corporation zones have on top of various investment advantages, a ready for development territory and a world class serviced infrastructures which have been designed according to designated economic activities and supported by transport and logistics services networks. The Corporation also offers support and assistance to investors within its zones through a service centre and its accumulated expertise throughout all the phases of any project such as planning, developing and up to the operating phase.

In addition to the economic zones, the Higher Corporation, in partnership with the private sector, developed 27 world class labours cities aiming to provide decent accommodation for the industrial and construction workers; these cities commensurate with the cultural, industrial and economic development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with a capacity of 360 thousand workers scattered in different areas within Abu Dhabi; with future plans to increase its capacity to more than 500 thousand workers.

For more information, please contact:
The Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp)
Samer Al Haira
Mobile: +971 56 6877 933
Email: samer.alhaira@zonescorp.com

Salem M. Maamari
The Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp)
Mobile: +971 56 6666 501
Email: salem.maamari@zonescorp.com

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