CEO/ President
Syed having an experience of over a decade manages to provide leadership to the Board of Directors of the Company. Under his leadership Thuraya has seen exponential growth. He sets clear behavior standards for directors and ensures adherence to them by providing feedback, encouraging appropriate behaviors and dealing with misconduct in a strict, but constructive manner. He is a strong networker, team player with a charismatic personality. He knows what the mission of the board is, how to stay focused on it and how to measure progress. As a leader of the Board, he gets the best from every Board member by ‘conducting the orchestra’ rather than playing the loudest tune. He creates synergy and ensures his team is contributing as much as they can as an individual. Syed has completed business over $50 million in hospitality services and is uniquely capable to accommodate and resolve any challenges that can be faced in a project.
Managing Director (MD)
An Emirati bi-lingual Businesswoman with an ambitious, creative, hardworking and achievement oriented person who enjoys taking the lead and producing excellent results working along with the Team.
She likes to always be challenged with situations and tasks, which lead to constant growth and development.
She takes pleasure in taking initiative at the workplace and always looks for opportunities to enhance and Shape-up things for the betterment. She is full of positive spirit and fast learner who seeks continues development for work and personal growth. She has continues hunger to handle more responsibilities and new challenges. She inspires and influences people positively to bring out the best in them.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Fawad oversees all project management services for Thuraya and is the connection between client, project and company. He has been a key member of Thuraya for 8 years and is instrumental to successful project timeline and budget requirements. Fawad is an implementer and problem solver and provides a high level of professional service to our valued client base.
Procurement Consultant – OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipments)
As one of the most experienced hospitality development and project planning staff, Rabia brings an understanding of markets, methodologies and business practices to the team. With training and background in Hotel Projects & Operations, Interiors & Procurement, Rabia is able to discuss projects from an owner’s perspective. She has a vast knowledge of FF&E products and installation. She has achieved many recommendations from Clients for her hard work, dedication and projects completion on time.
Project Manager – FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)
Ali has now worked with Thuraya for over 5 years and has 10 years of field experience in the industry. He manages the department of FF&E from initial shop drawings to the installation of loose and fixed furniture, works with both on and offshore manufacturers. He has proven to be one of the most exceptional leaders that devise the most efficient strategies to ensure the standards of the operators are satisfied while not compromising the interest of the owner. He is truly devoted to each and every project he undertakes and has outstanding time management abilities. He’s a thorough professional that enjoys analyzing markets, collaborating with clients and delivering value-based solutions.
Project Manager – FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)
As the most experienced hospitality development and project planning staff, Arshiya brings an understanding of markets, methodologies and business practices to the team. With training and background in architecture, interiors, and real estate development, Arshiya is able to program the projects from an owner’s perspective from quantity surveys and budgeting of fixed and loose furniture to the execution of the whole project. Failure is not a word we associate with her and at Thuraya we are proud on her target of perfect delivery every time. Her vast knowledge of FFE leads the project to meet the standards of all the assets within the given time period.
Project Manager OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment)
As one of the most dynamic hospitality professional, Kamran brings understanding of markets, methodologies and business practices to the entire team of OS&E department. He has a staggering 7 years of experience in OS&E with 2 years in Oman and the rest in the U.A.E, his expertise are remarkable. Kamran has his eye on the best of OSE products around the globe, as he is an indispensible asset to the team. His meticulous methodologies and impeccable efforts throughout the project have embarked its way to success.
Project Manager OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment)
Khalid is self-driven and known personality in Procurement Industry, having done many OS&E 5 Star Hotel Projects in Middle East. He has associated with almost every hotel operator in the Middle Eastern industry. These clients include some of the most expensive properties worldwide. He has proven himself time and again as a helping hand to client in meeting their needs in the most efficient manner while ensuring the best standards of products.
Project Manager – Pre -openings
Omar is a highly accomplished professional with over 8 years of International Corporate experience in business development, contracts & procurement, outsourcing suppliers and service vendors, project planning & execution and management of pre-opening projects. He has long-standing relationship with manufacturers, suppliers and other partners that enhance all aspects of the procurement process. Deeply accomplished and results-driven with an extraordinary record of success driving high-value revenue and profit gains, large-scale cost savings and improved organizational productivity and performance. He has tremendous experience in managing challenging projects. He is a highly skilled negotiator and has achieved high amount of savings for the client without compromising on quality.
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Abdul Sami has been the organization’s Chief Finance Officer since the establishment of Thuraya itself and has always been a key supportive aspect in the procurement facility. He has a great hold on trusted financial software, his vigilance and foresightedness has always enabled the organization to have more options in operating projects and executing all the needful required.
HR & Admin Manager
Sana is a passionate, enthusiastic, agile, hardworking and self-motivated Human Resources Professional with vast experience in handling HR functions, can maintain composure in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment with proven track record. Her experience in training and development and customized corporate training solution has helped the company growth to the highest ratio in recent years. Sana is specialized in Training & Coaching, Talent Management & Assessments, Compensation and Benefits, Administration, Recruitment, Morale Building Program and Event Management, General HR Policies and Employee Relations
Projects Manager (Interior/ Fit-out Contracts)
Sarfraz is a highly motivated professional and ambitious individual demonstrating excellent technical, commercial and contractual knowledge, with sound organizational and people-management skills. He works at managerial level with strong commercial awareness and a project delivery perfectionist. This coupled with full financial control and risk management ensures project success and stakeholder profits are ring fenced from day one and profits are increased where possible in a safe and controlled environment at all times. He has successfully managed construction, refurbishment and fit out contracts since last 8 years.
Interior Designer
Yusra is a very talented, self-driven and confident Interior Designer with an excellent ability to move a project from conceptual stage through development to final presentation in an efficient and pragmatic manner. She is certainly more than able to deliver and provide apt, innovative and creative designs for a variety of briefs; particularly hospitality design. This young lady carries proficient interpersonal skills that allow her to work effectively with people at all levels.
Manager Procurement – (FFE)
Meraj having experience of years in this industry has highly networking capabilities and works against the clock. He has excellent negotiation skills to get the best value from a supplier while still maintaining a positive business relationship. He initiates, plans, executes, and monitors the project through to completion. He uses solid problem solving and decision making skills, just to get the job done on time.
Manager Procurement – (OSE)
One of the most talented industry’s professional making his mark achieving star performances in various projects both locally and international. With years of experience in OS&E purchasing, he has successfully completed projects in UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. He’s responsible for budgeting, purchasing, expediting, and overseeing deliveries while keeping clients as informed as possible. He manages relationships between suppliers, clients, and other parties involved to ensure smooth execution of each project.
In-charge Logistics & Warehouse
Atif runs our full-service FF&E & OS&E logistics, complete finishes and installation division. This division addresses the Hotel industry’s need for coordination of impact and critical project vendors and services to meet smooth transition from construction turnover to property management. Atif plays a key role in making sure the project is delivered within time successfully and all the asset registration takes place before we sign off with the client.