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Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment and Development Company has appointed Abdullah bin Hamad al Attiyah as its new chief executive. Attiyah has been serving as the acting CEO of Qatar Primary Materials Company (KPMC) since May. At KPMC, he has also been serving as the vice-chairman since January 2018.
Before that, Attiyah had been the assistant president at the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) since January 2017.
The appointment of Attiyah reflects Qatari Diar's efforts to attract the finest national talents and expertise to join the executive management team in order to cater the demands of its huge business growth, the company said in a statement on Monday.
"It translates to our strategic objectives for future expansions locally and abroad, at a time when the country is growing rapidly and moving fast towards achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 goals."
Reacting to the announcement, Attiyah said appreciates the board's decision and confidence in him, terming the position as a prestigious one.
Attiyah holds a 2008 MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham, UK, and a 2006 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cardiff University, UK.
Attiyah has an extensive and vast work experience, which includes his working as the director of the Technical Office at Ashghal from August 2015 to December 2016.
He has also served as the Acting Programme Management Office Executive Director at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy between February 2014 and July 2015.
