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Tatweer announces Khalid Al Malik as new CEO

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 28 - 2007 at 12:24
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Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, today named Khalid Al Malik as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Saeed Al Muntafiq who has taken over as Chairman of the Board of Tatweer.

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  • Khalid Al Malik.
    Khalid Al Malik.
In his earlier role with Tatweer as Senior Vice President, Knowledge and Industry, Al Malik played a vital role in the development of Dubai Industrial City and Moutamarat.

Tatweer, launched in December 2005, currently manages a portfolio of nine market-leading companies within diverse economic sectors, comprising energy and healthcare, tourism and entertainment, and industry and knowledge.

Saeed Al Muntafiq said:

"The appointment of Khalid Al Malik comes at a time when Tatweer is rapidly expanding its diverse portfolio of companies across six economic sectors. I am confident his experience and commitment will reflect positively on the progress on the company, and further drive our expansion plans to create a major business hub out of Dubai and the region."


Al Malik said: "I am truly looking forward to this opportunity to lead Tatweer to higher levels of success. I realize this opportunity comes with a great deal of responsibility to further contribute to the development of Dubai, its projects, and future prosperity."

With ambitious expansion plans in the pipeline, Tatweer's tourism and entertainment division consists of Dubailand, Global Village, Bawadi, Mizin and the recently launched golf resort, "The Tiger Woods Dubai". The other successful companies under the Tatweer umbrella are Dubai Industrial City, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Energy, Dubai Mercantile Exchange (commodities trading) and Moutamarat (knowledge).

Commenting on Tatweer's rapid and successful growth, Al Muntafiq added: "Managing one the most ambitious projects amongst Dubai Holding entities underscores our standing as one of Dubai's most successful corporations.

"In the future, we will ensure that each of the companies continue to incorporate high global standards and reflect consistent ethical values, as well as generating robust commercial returns."

While sustaining best business practices, Tatweer is committed to developing qualified nationals who can assume leadership roles in the future and providing consistent training to all of its employees. Tatweer's dedicated Emiratisation programme has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of nationals within the organisation.
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About Tatweer

Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.

Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.

A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.

Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.

For further information, please contact:

Tarek Sakik
Senior Account Manager
JIWIN
The Public Relations arm of Dubai Press Club
Tel:+9714 361 3593
Fax:+9714 388 8001

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