“I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Maher Al Shaer to Diyar Al Muharraq, in his role as CEO. He brings to Diyar Al Muharraq a proven record as a corporate leader with an impressive background of performance. His extensive top level exposure and experience in the real estate development and shopping centre industry will be an asset to the company, and will help him drive forward our vision. My congratulations and good wishes to him in his new task,” the newly promoted Managing Director and board member, Aaref Hejres, said.
Dr. Al Shaer takes charge from Hejres, who has been the driving force of Diyar Al Muharraq for over a decade. Under his dynamic leadership the company has grown from strength to strength, becoming a recognized name globally for its unique master-plan and vision, its uncompromising commitment to schedules and quality and strong organizational and infrastructural foundations and CSR programs, while enjoying a deep public engagement and confidence. He will continue to hold a leadership role in the Diyar Al Muharraq story, lending his experience and expertise in his new capacity of Managing Director and Board Member.
“Diyar Al Muharraq is an industry icon and I am very excited about the prospect of working with a great team to take forward the company to its next stage of growth. Diyar Al Muharraq has under the farsighted stewardship of Aaref Hejres, moved from a dream to a reality, setting new standards and raising the bar of excellence at every front. It will be my sincere effort to follow the path he has set, to seize the opportunity given to me, and the competitive challenges with the right momentum and attention,” the newly appointed CEO Al Shaer, said.
Dr. Maher is the past President, and remains on the Board, of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centers. He is also an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.