Al Areen Holding names Ahlam Zainal Chief Executive Officer

TDT | Manama                      

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com   

Al Areen Holding Company , a subsidiary of GFH Financial Group engaged in the development of the Al Areen desert project, yesterday named Ahlam Zainal as CEO of Al Areen Holding.

Zainal has more than 16 years of experience in the real estate investment and development sector, during which time she has held several senior positions at leading Bahraini real estate companies including Infracorp, Amlak Company, Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah) and Ithmaar Development Company.

As CEO, she will oversee the development of a new strategy for the project as a whole, including structuring strategic partnerships with leading developers to complete the various components that comprise the Al Areen desert project.

Al Areen masterplan extends over an area of approximately two million square meters near Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve in the southern region of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The masterplan includes the Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park and Al Areen Palace and Spa by Accor, which will be operated under the Raffles brand belonging to Accor, the world’s leading hospitality group.

Commenting, CEO and Board Member of GFH Financial Group, Hisham Alrayes, said that Zainal has “proven expertise in urban design and real estate development will support the Company in effectively delivering on its vision for the development of Al Areen desert project.”

He further stressed that Zainal’s appointment is also a reflection of our Group’s commitment towards promoting women in leadership positions.

Zainal holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo and a master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard Ahlam Zainal University.