Kanoo Real Estate Appoints Mohamed Al Kooheji as New Divisional CEO

Kanoo Real Estate, a fully owned business division of Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo), has announced the appointment of Mr. Mohamed AbdulElah Al Kooheji as Division Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Al Kooheji, will now spearhead Kanoo Real Estate efforts to maintain, upgrade and expand its diverse portfolio in the GCC.
Mr. Al Kooheji brings to Kanoo Real Estate more than 13 years of experience in real estate portfolio management and property development having worked in several reputable real estate companies in Bahrain. Most recently, he served as CEO of AMLAK, the Social Insurance Organisation Property Development Company.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Faisal Khalid Kanoo, President of Kanoo Real Estate, said, “We are glad to welcome Mr. Al Kooheji to our team. Kanoo Real Estate portfolio is spread across the GCC and requires an experienced real estate executive such as Mr. Al Kooheji to manage the size and diversity of the portfolio and to start implementing innovative growth strategies.”
Mr. Al Kooheji added, “I’m very delighted to join Kanoo Real Estate and work directly with the Kanoo Family and the Executive Committee of Kanoo Real Estate to enhance the offerings of their property portfolio. YBA Kanoo is one of the oldest and largest family businesses in the region and is an experienced real-estate company; it is an honor to apply my experience in managing and growing the real estate portfolio.”
Kanoo Real Estate is one of the main pillars of the YBA Kanoo Group, managing a portfolio that includes residential, commercial, and industrial real estate across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The division is responsible for project development, project management, asset management, and facilities management.
Background Information
The Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo
Building on a heritage that dates back more than a century, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (YBA Kanoo) is one of the largest family-owned multinationals in the Middle East with an extensive portfolio of complementary businesses and strategic partnerships. With a physical presence across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia, and a 4,000-strong workforce, YBA Kanoo covers a broad range of sectors. Its divisions include Shipping, Logistics, Travel, Industrial & Energy (machinery, oil & gas, power & industrial projects), Kanoo Capital and Real Estate.