Al Nahla Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Faisal Ahmed Bukhari as Group Chief Human Resources Officer.

Mr. Bukhari joins Al Nahla Group with leadership experience in human resources spanning manufacturing, real estate development, and both public and private institutions. Most recently, he served as Chief Human Capital Officer and Executive Director for Public Investment Fund projects, where he played a central role in shaping and executing human capital strategies for one of the region’s most prominent investment organizations.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bukhari has built a strong record in establishing HR functions from the ground up, leading large-scale transformation programs, and creating high-performing work environments where people strategies are closely aligned with business growth. His expertise spans leadership development, talent management, succession planning, and the design of total rewards systems – complemented by governance experience through board nomination and remuneration committees.

Mr. Bukhari holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago. He is an IMD-certified Executive Coach and a chartered member of the CIPD.

Al Nahla Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Eng. Sami bin Abdulaziz Al Makhdoub as Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Cluster (Al Ameen Real Estate Company), marking a strategic step in line with the Group’s ongoing efforts to reinforce institutional infrastructure and enhance executive performance within one of its most vital sectors.

Eng. Al Makhdoub brings with him a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in both the public and private sectors, with a strong footprint in leading and managing landmark development projects in Makkah and Madinah. He has served as CEO of major real estate companies including Knowledge Economic City, Thakher Development Company, Maad International, Mothmerat Holding Group, and Bayt Al-Ijabah Real Estate Development Co. He also played a foundational role in establishing and managing key real estate and consulting firms such as Sanam Real Estate Company, Dor Development, and James Cubitt & Partners. He also served as Deputy Governor of the State Properties General Authority, contributing to national-level efforts to regulate and develop public real estate assets.

In addition, Eng. Al Makhdoub has served on the boards of several prominent national organizations, including the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), the Water Transmission and Technologies Company (WTTCO), and the Real Estate Registration Company, affiliated with the Public Investment Fund (PIF). He also served as a consultant for Al Manakha Urban Development Company and previously chaired the Real Estate Committee at the Madinah Chamber of Commerce. The total built-up area of the real estate projects he has led or overseen exceeds five million square meters, comprising mixed-use developments. His earlier tenure at Bank Albilad provided him with specialized experience in real estate and financial investment management. Academically, he holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering with honors from King Saud University, in addition to completing advanced executive programs at Harvard University and Rice University, with international work experience in the United States, Norway, Sweden, and Italy.

On this occasion, Eng. Sami Al Makhdoub commented: “I am pleased to join Al Nahla Group and to contribute to this new phase, which builds upon years of work in restructuring and strategic planning. What has been achieved so far provides a solid foundation for the next stage of growth and value realization. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues in the Real Estate Cluster to sustain this momentum and deliver long-term institutional value.”

For his part, H.E. Ihsan Bafakih, Executive Vice Chairman of Al Nahla Group, stated: “The appointment of Eng. Sami Al Makhdoub brings exceptional strength to our real estate sector. His rich experience in leading large-scale projects and transforming opportunities into institutional investment models is well aligned with our vision. We are confident this new phase will bring measurable progress and further elevate the Real Estate Cluster’s position within the national landscape.”

We welcome Eng. Sami to Al Nahla Group and extend our best wishes to him and the entire cluster team for success in this promising new chapter of transformation and achievement.