Dubai, UAE, September 21, 2008; Mina Al Fajer Real Estate LLC, developers of the AED800 million Mina Al Fajer resort in Fujairah, has announced the appointment of Hussein Fakih to the post of Chief Executive Officer.
With his extensive management experience, having occupied senior executive roles in multinational companies all over the world, Fakih is expected to lead the fast-rising property developer to even greater heights of competitiveness and profitability.
In addition to an all rounded management experienced gained through various leadership roles in different companies in the USA, Germany , Japan and the Middle East, Fakih counts relationship management, business planning and personel management as his core skills.
"Hussein will be great addition to the senior management team. He has our full support and we are confident that he will succeed, as he has done many times in the past," said Mr. Ahmad Al Dhaheri Vice President of Mina Al Fajer Real Estate LLC.
Fakih started his career in the construction industry in 1993, working in the field for six years before moving into the automotive industry with General Motors followed by Audi AG as Regional Manager in the Middle East. Prior to his appointment at Mina Al Fajer, Fakih was Director for Ali & Sons Motors Division in Abu Dhabi.
To date, Mina Al Fajer has successfully launched its exclusive, mixed use mountain resort in Fujairah. Inspired by success, the company is targeting more robust growth prospects, and is counting on Fakih's exceptional background of accomplishments to spur the company forward.
Commenting on his appointment, Fakih said: "This is an exceptional opportunity that was so hard to resist. The idea of creating truly iconic projects and leading the property boom in Fujairah as well as the rest of the region presents enormous professional and personal challenges, which I am eager to embrace. I am looking forward to growing with Mina Al Fajer and focusing my effots to bring the company to the next level."
Mr. Fakih is qualified Mechanical Engineer with a B.E. degree from the American University of Beirut and a Stratford University graduate with an MBA in Management. He is an elected member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and an Affiliate of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
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About Mina Al Fajer Resort
Offering the discerning homeowner a unique lifestyle community, Mina Al Fajer Resort is a ground breaking development situated in the picturesque emirate of Fujeirah. Located at the foot of the Hajar Mountains, the 777,025 sqft mix-use project is the brainchild of Mina Al Fajer Real Estate LLC; a leading property development firm specializing in quality projects and luxurious resorts developed to the highest International standards. With His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as chairman, the company is looking at diversifying its portfolio of leading real estate developments to the entire Middle East, across Europe and the Indian Ocean.
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