Al Areen Holding, a prominent real estate development company in Bahrain, has appointed Noor Abdulla AlKooheji as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
With over 13 years of experience in finance and investment strategies, AlKooheji has a strong track record in financial planning and strategy development, along with extensive expertise in asset management and investment portfolios. She specializes in managing investment portfolios and creating innovative strategies to enhance the financial performance of companies, according to a statement from Al Areen Holding.
Her joining the team will enhance the company’s capabilities in achieving its long-term financial and investment goals, reflecting the company’s commitment to promoting sustainable growth and achieving financial excellence, it stated.
Before joining Al Areen Holding, AlKooheji held several key positions, the latest being as Director at Infracorp for over four years. She also held the position of Senior Manager at GFH Financial Group.
Lauding the appointment, CEO Dr Ahlam Zainal said, "We are pleased to announce the appointment of AlKooheji as Chief Financial Officer, and her joining of the company’s executive management team. We are confident that her professional expertise will advance Al Areen Holding Company".
AlKooheji began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Dubai, before advancing to PwC Bahrain, where she further honed her expertise in audit, financial, and investment strategies, said the Bahraini developer in a statement.
AlKooheji holds a Master’s degree with distinction in Business Administration from DePaul University and obtained the chartered accountant qualification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
She also has a bachelor’s degree in commerce, specialising in Economics, from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, it stated.
In her new role, AlKooheji said: "I am honoured to join Al Areen Holding Company as Chief Financial Officer managing the company’s financial strategies. I anticipate effective contribution with Al Areen Holding team by working towards further growth and excellence, boosting the company’s leading position in the real estate sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain".
Al Areen Holding Company, a key player in Bahrain's real estate sector, is overseeing the master plan for the Al Areen Project, a premier upscale destination for living, hospitality, entertainment, and business. The project spans around 2 million sq m, with 1.5 million sq m of built-up space, and is designed to accommodate approximately 25,000 people.