Riyadh, Tuesday, December 7th: Al Tayyar Travel Group announced the appointment of Dr. Fahad Al-Jarboua as CEO of the group, to contribute in strengthening their successes and move forward in the development of the Saudi travel and tourism sector.

Dr. Nasser Al Tayyar, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of "Al Tayyar Travel Group", commented on the appointment of Dr. Fahd Bin Ibrahim Al-Jarboua saying: "We are confident that Dr. Fahad will add great value to the group, as per his qualifications and scientific expertise and will contribute to the support and development of ATG and its success".

Dr. Fahd Al-Jarboua holds a PHD from the University of Illinois USA, MBA from Denver USA and the Bachelor from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals - Saudi Arabia. He has held several positions the most recent of which was Marketing VP at the "General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities."

Dr. Jarboua is delighted to join ATG, saying: "I am pleased to be part of such a successful group and to participate in its growth in travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia, which is the largest and the most influential investment sector in the Arab world."

Dr. Jarboua hopes that his efforts and expertise contribute in supporting the group's position while praising the vision of Dr. Nasser Al-Tayyar and the efforts of the qualified staff that make ATG one of the largest companies operating in travel and tourism in the region.

ATG is always seeking to rely on Saudi human resources and attracting qualified Saudi professionals, according to its Saudization policy. The group is also keen on the rehabilitation and training of Saudi youth and to prepare them to join the labor market, through the "Al Tayyar Training Academy."

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About Al Tayyar
Al Tayyar Travel Group (a closed joint stock company), is a Riyadh-based company and one of the largest in the travel and tourism industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company was established 30 years ago and now comprises of 12 subsidiary companies under its umbrella that specialize in travel and tourism services within the Kingdom, and about 20 companies outside the Kingdom that create an integrated tourism service.

The company's activities offer more than 40 different services in all areas of travel and tourism, and has more than 300 branches in all regions of the Kingdom, including 26 exclusive offices at all airports within Saudi Arabia and 14 International offices. The group has over 2500 highly trained employees which are considered as the very best personnel in this sector.

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