Saraya, the fastest growing company in the region

Arabian Property Magazine, part of ITP Publishing Group, based its judgement on the organizational system, management and marketing of the real estate companies in the Arab region.

'We thank Arabian Property for this prestigious award, and regard it highly. Our expansion strategies will soon unfold further destinations and services that will add further dimensions to our operations worldwide. We place our customers at the core of our operation, and will continue to regard their welfare as our own. Saraya shall continue to chart its way towards further achievements and recognition'

said Ali Kolaghassi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Saraya Holdings.

The highly regarded Arabian Property Awards this year bore 23 categories of awards. The award winners were chosen by the senior editors and directors of ITP Publishing Group in their bid to recognize and celebrate successes in the region's real estate and property sector.

Saraya was invited to attend the celebration in honor of receiving the award and to earmark it as a model in the region. On behalf of Mr. Kolaghassi, Mr. Omar Agha, Managing Director of Saraya Development Group, the development management arm of Saraya Holdings accepted the award during the ceremony.

From his end, Mr. Anil Bhoyrul, Editorial Director of ITP Executive Publishing stated: 'When it came to this category we looked at over 30 companies that have made great progress in the past 12 months. But it was clear to us that, given the outstanding work that Saraya has done, there could be only one winner.'

With a limited number of employees not exceeding a few dozen; the launch of Saraya was announced in 2005, during the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea in Jordan. Simultaneously Saraya's first landmark destination, Saraya Aqaba, was revealed.

Today, three years later, with around 300 employees and a vision of becoming a global leader in luxury, travel, tourism and lifestyle, Saraya has claimed to its name six destinations that provide a variety of facilities and amenities, including luxurious residential units, premium hotels operated by the best in their fields, retail space, entertainment, leisure and sport facilities, conference centers and offices, as well as several other facilities, in five countries across the globe, stretching from the Middle East to Russia and
Kazakhstan, as well as launching travel and tourism services to complement these destinations commencing with Saraya Aviation and Saraya Realty.

Saraya will continue to develop luxurious destinations and to introduce elite services, granting its customers a fully fledged travel and tourism experience.

Saraya will extend its services to include transportation in the sky, on the road and in the sea in addition to entertainment and holiday services. This unique synergy that Saraya has created between the travel and tourism industry and the real estate industry will result in materializing an integrated and holistic world of luxury and an effortless escape for all its customers around the globe.