At QATARI DIAR, we look to capture the hearts and imaginations of people through our unique developments. As a sustainable development company, we create landmark projects around the world on a grand scale that are always developed with local traditions and cultures in mind.
Qatar and Oman have always maintained a robust relationship of brotherhood for several decades. These ties have strengthened over the years through continuous support for each other in various areas to include but not limited to Political, Economic and Cultural sectors.
In 2014, the Qatari Government decided to promote investment in the tourism sector of Oman and therefore entered into an agreement with the Omani Ministry of Tourism to develop ‘Ras Al Hadd’ project. This led to the establishment of Qatari Diar Ras Al Hadd Development Company (QDRH) – a joint venture between Qatari Diar (QD) and Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran).
Located on the East coast of the country facing the Arabian sea, the area of Ras Al Hadd is blessed with a beautiful and natural geographical landscape. The decision to develop this land into a potential touristic destination aligns with the country’s national priorities as mentioned in the Oman Vision 2040. As part of this project, QDRH will develop and provide a five-star hotel, cluster of branded villas and wildlife research center along with all necessary supporting facilities and infrastructure. This joint effort involving real estate and investment opportunities would reinforce the relationship between both countries while also mutually benefitting and serving common interests.
Qatari Diar takes full pride in being a part of this extensive plan that contributes to the overall development of the nation. Although Ras Al Hadd project is the basis of establishment of QDRH and the Company’s first project in Oman, it certainly will not be the last as we will continue to explore opportunities and engage in more development projects throughout the majestic lands of the Sultanate.
With a Master’s in Business Administration and over 16 years’ experience in Real Estate and Tourism, Salah Al Ghazali has a proven record of success in Investment, Strategy and Business Planning across various levels of management.
Salah’s current job profile as Vice President-Development Partnerships & Investor Relations at Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (OMRAN), the executive arm of the government of Oman for the development of the tourism sector, provides him with wide exposure to the investments in various tourism and hospitality projects across Oman along with intelligence of major players in tourism , the prospective investment opportunities in this sector and high-level engagement with various stakeholders in the international hospitality business arena.
Before joining OMRAN, Al Ghazali was instrumental in successfully setting up, Majan Development Company SAOC (MDC) US$ 65 million, one of the first Islamic compliant Real Estate Companies in Oman -at a time when the Islamic compliant concept was not yet supported in the business domain. Working with MDC for 2 years allowed him to advance his expertise in Real Estate investments and deal with major international investors and players in the GCC market. His first major achievement as Business Development Manager at MDC was an investment transaction of US$15 million which yielded a 60% return.
Salah has built accumulative experience in investment after successful 8 years at The Public Authority for Investment Promotion & Export Development (Ithraa), which enabled him to create a strong professional network and cultivate excellent working relations with high ranking decision makers in the Government and other key companies in the private sector. The domain he focused primarily on was promoting FDI in the Real Estate & Tourism sector. During this stint, he led the investment strategy development team to identify opportunity sectors and potential projects in the Sultanate, in addition to successfully setting up partnerships between a number of international investors and local companies.
In addition to his active role at OMRAN, Salah is the acting Managing Director of Yiti Tourism Development Company SAOC, and Investment Manager in Iskan International Projects FZC a Ras Al Khaima based Real Estate Fund, both in which OMRAN has a stake. He also represents OMRAN as a Board Member & Audit Committee Member, in several Joint Ventures under OMRAN Group.
In 2016, Salah Graduated from the National CEO Program, an initiative being organised Under the patronage of the Diwan of Royal Court, aiming to develop the next generation of private sector Omani leaders and CEOs.
Dr. Abdulla Al Sayed a highly motivated and result oriented professional brings more than 30 years’ experience in providing strategic leadership for companies by working with relevant stakeholders, senior management and teams to achieve vision, mission and establish values along with plans and policies. Proven capability of leading, motivating and developing staff and ability to work across diverse teams with multicultural background in intra country programs. Proficiency in indicating of core business values and transforming them into measurable goals and KPI’s for Organizational growth.
He is specifically recognized for proactively leading all real estate activities with a focus on organizational and operational objectives. His skills are supported with strong background in site development, construction management, contracts negotiations, acquisitions, due diligence, and other administrative services.
He currently holds a position of Chief Development & Project Delivery Officer - Asia & Africa Region with Qatari Diar, the Real estate investment Company.
Responsible for optimizing global portfolios and reshaping strategic developments, Dr Abdulla established himself as an organized and a leader with exceptional skills; able to plan and oversee multiple projects, program from conception to successful delivery.
With regards to his educational background, he holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PHD) in Engineering Management from the College of Engineering University of Qatar.
Prior to Joining Qatari Diar, Dr Abdulla was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) under the Operations department at Qatar University.
Eng. Youssif Al-Musleh is the Chief Development and Asset Management Officer - Qatar, at Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company. Eng. Al-Musleh has 25 years of professional experience in management, design, construction of capital investment projects, and development of large multi asset classes. His experience extends over a wide range of projects including buildings & infrastructure, oil & gas, power plants, facilities and utilities, operations and management of real estate development.
He joined Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company in May 2018, and responsible for the real estate Development, including the Business Development, Asset Management, City Management, and Operations.
Prior to joining Qatari Diar, he was the Competition Venues Executive Director at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. He was responsible for the execution and delivery of a project portfolio of stadiums and training sites required to host FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022ë . He assumed various roles and responsibilities at Qatar Petroleum prior to joining the Supreme Committee (SC).
Eng. Al Musleh has received his Executive MBA degree from HEC Paris for Higher Education and Research and earned his BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington – U.S.A.
Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Tayeb is currently working as Chief of Investments at the Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company in which he manages a portfolio of 35 billion USD. Mr. Ahmed Tayeb started his career with the Qatari Special Forces - Ministry of Interior in the Communications and Operations Department for seven years.
After that he joined the Ras Gas Company for six years, worked on a number of its projects, then joined the Amiri Diwan to work on projects for two years, and before joining Qatari Diar Company he worked for two years in the Project Management Office of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy.
Prior to that Mr. Ahmed Tayeb managed the family's business. He is also a chairman and member of several boards of directors of a group of companies inside the country. Mr. Ahmed holds a Master degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado Denver in the United States
Before joining OMRAN, Al Ghazali was instrumental in successfully setting up, Majan Development Company SAOC (MDC) US$ 65 million, one of the first Islamic compliant Real Estate Companies in Oman -at a time when the Islamic compliant concept was not yet supported in the business domain. Working with MDC for 2 years allowed him to advance his expertise in Real Estate investments and deal with major international investors and players in the GCC market. His first major achievement as Business Development Manager at MDC was an investment transaction of US$15 million which yielded a 60% return.