DUR HOSPITALITY - Key Persons


Dr. Saleh Bin Ali Al-Hathloul

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Abdulaziz Alkadi - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Member of the Executive Management Team
Mr. Abdulaziz holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Administration from Central Michigan University in 2011, and Bachelor's degree in Marketing from King Fahad university of Petroleum and Minerals in 2007. Also, he had several of other courses. Our colleague Abdulaziz has more than 11 years of experience in HR field, his last position was Vice President - Shared Services at National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO).

Mr. Abdullah Bin Tarek Al Kasabi

Job Titles:
  • Board Member / Board Member of Dur Hospitality and CEO of RZM Investment Company
Mr. Abdullah Bin Tarek Al Kasabi holds a Master's degree in management from Megill University in Canada and a Bachelor's degree in administrative sciences from King Saud University. He is the CEO of RZM Investment Company since 2009 and the General Manager of the Adaptive Techsoft since 2012. He has experience in education, where he worked as a part-time lecturer at Al Yamamah University in 2018-2019.

Mr. Amin Albukhari - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the Executive Management Team
Mr. Amin holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from Stetson University in USA, and a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Mr. Amin received numerous trainings inside and outside Saudi Arabia on key topics including leadership, integrating governance, and risk management. Prior to his role at Dur Hospitality, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Yanbu Cement, and before that as Finance Director for Savola Group. He also held several financial management positions at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, PwC and SEDCO.

Mr. Badr bin Abdullah Al - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
Mr. Badr bin Abdullah Al- Issa holds a Master's in Business Administration from the Rice University in the United States and he is a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). He has practical experience in the analysis, financial investment and business leadership since 2001 (J.P Morgan - UK, SABIC America, Savage Design Group, HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited, Amyas Holding, and Asilah Investment Company).

Mr. Bassam Khalifeh

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Management Team
  • Vice President Projects
Eng. Bassam holds a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from Kuwait University. He received several specialized certificates and attended several training courses in the project management field. Prior to his role at Dur Hospitality, with more than 30 years of experience in construction, consultancy and project management, he held the position of Executive Director of Operation with Diamond Developers Group in Dubai, and before that, the Executive Manager of Sulaiman Alrajhi Investment Co.

Mr. Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Kassim

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chairman
Mr. Fahad Al Kassim holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management Sciences specializing in accounting, and completed the Management and Leadership Program at Oxford University. He has more than 28 years of practical experience in the financial and management consultancy, auditing, real estate activities, wholesale, retail and health fields.

Mr. Fahad Bin Abdullah Alissa

Job Titles:
  • Board Member / Board Member of Dur Hospitality and CEO at AMIAS Holding
Mr. Fahad Bin Abdullah Alissa holds a Master's degree in Business Finance from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance from Southern Methodist University in the USA. Currently, he is the CEO of AMIAS Holding since 2013 and was CIO before 2013. He was a board member at the National Medical Care Co. and at Sukoon International Co., Ltd., and an associate at Jadwa Investment. He has practical experience in auditing and analysis, as he was a member of the Audit Committee at Alinma Tokio Marine Co., an analyst at J.P. Morgan.

Mr. Faris Bin Ibrahim Al-Rashed

Job Titles:
  • Board Member / Board Member of Dur Hospitality and Founder and Chairman of Oqal Group
He has a Bachelor's degree of Computer Science from King Saud University and has received a number of advanced programs from prestigious universities and institutes. He founded and managed OQAL Angel Investors Network and NAL lnvestments company. He has practical experience in management, where he was a general manager at Riyadh Street, Dwalej Technology, Hitech Technology Company, and Future Kids. In addition, he worked as a lecturer at Buraydah Technical College from 1994 to 1996.

Mr. Hassan Ahdab

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Management Team
  • President of Hotel Operations
  • President of Hotels Operations
Mr. Hassan Ahdab is the President of Hotel Operations for Dur Hospitality. At present, he oversees operations, aligns the company's overall vision to the growth of the Hotel's portfolio across Saudi Arabia and manages 9 operating hotels and 6 hotels currently under development. Beginning his career in 1979, Hassan now possesses over 30 years of experience in hospitality and has thereby been recognized as one of the most progressive and energetic leaders in the industry. Prior to his current role, Hassan was the Vice President and Regional Director for Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Managing Director in Seychelles. Complimenting his multi-faceted skills of hotel operations management, Hassan holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics, Commerce & Accounts Management from Damascus University.

Mr. Jihad Bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Mr. Jihad Bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Hult International Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the King Saud University and has received a number of executive programs from several prestigious universities. He has practical experience in the banking and investment sector since 2003, which includes working in the Investment Management at the NCB Capital Company, along with working in the Wealth Management at the Jadwa Investment Company, and in the Treasury Management at the NCB Capital Company.

Mr. Mishary Bin Najy Al-Ibrahim

Job Titles:
  • Board Member - Representative of Public Investment Fund
Mr. Mishary Bin Najy Al-Ibrahim holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from University College Dublin. He is a Director at MENA Investments - Public Investment Fund (PIF) and has a practical experience in administration and projects management since 2006. He worked at Misk Foundation, Emkan, Naba Education Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF).

Mr. Rami Bissat

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Management Team
  • Vice President of Investment and Business Development
Mr. Rami holds a Master's Degree in Finance from ESCP Business School 2001, and a Bachelor's Degree of Arts. He has more than 23 years of experience in the Investment field.

Mr. Sultan Al-Otaibi - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Executive Management Team
Mr. Sultan holds a master degree in Hotel Management from the Emirates Academy for International Hospitality, accredited by Lausanne University. He also earned a bachelor degree in Accounting from King Saud University, as well as various certified courses in Hotel and Hospitality from Cornell Hotel, USA. He is the Chairman of the board of directors at Shada Hospitality. As well as a board member of the Saudi Hotel services Co. Prior to his role at Dur Hospitality, He ran major hotel projects and investments in the company. He is a member of the hotels committee of the chamber of commerce. Mr. Alotaibi was also a member of the joint committee on housing in the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, which has implentented the preparation of the Saudi hotel industry's regulations and requirements