Mahran M. M. Al Faqih

Senior Project Director

Senior Project Director with more than 20 years of leadership experience delivering large scale infrastructure, residential, hospitality, and mixed use developments across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Mahran M. M. Al Faqih - Professional Portrait

SAR 6.5B

Annual Portfolio Management

SAR 4.0B

Infrastructure Program

SAR 2.5B

Residential Development Portfolio

About Mahran

Mahran M. M. Al Faqih is a respected global development leader and executive in project delivery, portfolio management, and megaproject development. With more than two decades of experience, he has earned recognition as a trusted advisor to investors, board members, and high-level clients across the Middle East.

His career is marked by consistent delivery of large-scale projects, meticulous CAPEX control, and exceptional stakeholder management. He brings an international perspective combined with deep expertise in regional markets and development practices.

Beyond financial metrics, Mahran is known for value engineering excellence, governance frameworks, and his ability to transform complex development challenges into successful outcomes that benefit all stakeholders.

Career Milestones

ROSHN Group

Large-scale residential development portfolio management

DAMAC Properties

Mixed-use and hospitality development leadership

Arabtec Construction

Infrastructure and construction management

Earlier Engineering Roles

Foundation in civil engineering and project delivery

Executive Achievements

Portfolio Scale

  • SAR 6.5 billion annual portfolio management
  • SAR 4.0 billion infrastructure program oversight
  • SAR 2.5 billion residential development portfolio

Megaproject Development

  • Large-scale infrastructure programs
  • Villa and residential communities
  • Hospitality and mixed-use developments
  • Master planned developments

Regional Impact

  • 20+ years of leadership experience
  • Expertise across Saudi Arabia
  • Extensive UAE development experience
  • Global development perspective

Professional Experience

ROSHN Group

Led comprehensive portfolio management for large-scale residential development initiatives. Oversaw strategic planning and execution of residential communities with multi-billion SAR valuations.

  • Portfolio management across residential communities
  • Strategic planning and execution excellence
  • Stakeholder alignment and governance

DAMAC Properties

Directed development of diverse project portfolio including hospitality and mixed-use developments. Managed complex project delivery across multiple geographies and development types.

  • Hospitality project management and delivery
  • Mixed-use development coordination
  • Multi-geography project oversight

Arabtec Construction

Led infrastructure and large-scale construction programs with comprehensive project delivery expertise. Managed complex construction phases with emphasis on quality, schedule, and cost control.

  • Infrastructure program management
  • Large-scale construction delivery
  • Quality and schedule control

Earlier Engineering Roles

Built strong foundation in civil engineering and project delivery. Developed technical expertise and leadership capabilities that became cornerstone of executive career.

  • Civil engineering project experience
  • Technical and leadership development
  • Foundation for megaproject delivery

Projects & Portfolio

Projects and portfolio including infrastructure programs, villa communities, hospitality projects, and master planned developments.

Infrastructure Programs

Large-scale infrastructure initiatives spanning transportation, utilities, and public systems across Saudi Arabia and UAE. Multi-billion SAR programs with complex engineering and stakeholder requirements.

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Villa Communities

Residential villa developments with master planning expertise. Large-scale community projects with comprehensive amenities, infrastructure integration, and residential quality standards.

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Hospitality Projects

Hotel and resort developments with international standards. Projects combining luxury hospitality amenities with operational excellence and revenue optimization.

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Master Planned Developments

Large-scale mixed-use developments integrating residential, commercial, and hospitality components. Comprehensive urban planning with integrated infrastructure and sustainable practices.

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Leadership Expertise

Portfolio Management

Strategic oversight of multi-billion SAR portfolios with comprehensive risk management, investment optimization, and stakeholder value creation across diverse development sectors.

CAPEX Control

Rigorous capital expenditure management with cost optimization, budget control, and financial discipline. Expertise in value engineering without compromising quality or project outcomes.

Value Engineering

Strategic cost optimization through innovative solutions and process improvements. Balancing quality, schedule, and cost to maximize project value for all stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

Board-level communication and relationship management with investors, government entities, and development partners. Building consensus and alignment across complex organizational structures.

Governance

Establishing robust governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and oversight mechanisms. Ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance across development initiatives.

Project Delivery Excellence

End-to-end project management from conception through completion. Proven track record of on-schedule, on-budget delivery of complex megaprojects with exceptional quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Al Najah National University

Comprehensive civil engineering education providing the technical foundation for large-scale infrastructure and development leadership. Studies encompassed structural design, project management, and engineering principles that underpin megaproject delivery.

The educational foundation at Al Najah National University, combined with two decades of hands-on experience, has developed expertise in translating complex engineering requirements into successful development outcomes for the most demanding projects.

Contact for Professional Inquiries

Connect for investor relations, board consultations, and executive partnerships.

Direct Contact

PROFESSIONAL EMAIL

mahran@mahranalfaqih.com