Najib Faris
Head of Investment Attraction & Management at Aqaba Development Corporation- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Arabic Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Rawan Saqqa
Najib is a wonderful leader, manager and mentor. Not only that, but he is a visionary and always thinks outside of the box, going above and beyond what is expected of him. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him at Bee’ah and learnt a lot from his knowledge and experiences. He would be an excellent asset to any organisation, and would be a positive attribute to the team, as well as the industry as a whole.
Harvey Doane
I had the pleasure of working with Najib at Nova Scotia Business Inc. His high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and outgoing personality, served him well at NSBI and would be an asset to most organizations. I also knew Najib as the owner and operator of a small business in Nova Scotia. He approached this business with drive, determination, and a great vision which was well executed.
Rawan Saqqa
Najib is a wonderful leader, manager and mentor. Not only that, but he is a visionary and always thinks outside of the box, going above and beyond what is expected of him. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him at Bee’ah and learnt a lot from his knowledge and experiences. He would be an excellent asset to any organisation, and would be a positive attribute to the team, as well as the industry as a whole.
Harvey Doane
I had the pleasure of working with Najib at Nova Scotia Business Inc. His high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and outgoing personality, served him well at NSBI and would be an asset to most organizations. I also knew Najib as the owner and operator of a small business in Nova Scotia. He approached this business with drive, determination, and a great vision which was well executed.
Rawan Saqqa
Najib is a wonderful leader, manager and mentor. Not only that, but he is a visionary and always thinks outside of the box, going above and beyond what is expected of him. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him at Bee’ah and learnt a lot from his knowledge and experiences. He would be an excellent asset to any organisation, and would be a positive attribute to the team, as well as the industry as a whole.
Harvey Doane
I had the pleasure of working with Najib at Nova Scotia Business Inc. His high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and outgoing personality, served him well at NSBI and would be an asset to most organizations. I also knew Najib as the owner and operator of a small business in Nova Scotia. He approached this business with drive, determination, and a great vision which was well executed.
Rawan Saqqa
Najib is a wonderful leader, manager and mentor. Not only that, but he is a visionary and always thinks outside of the box, going above and beyond what is expected of him. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him at Bee’ah and learnt a lot from his knowledge and experiences. He would be an excellent asset to any organisation, and would be a positive attribute to the team, as well as the industry as a whole.
Harvey Doane
I had the pleasure of working with Najib at Nova Scotia Business Inc. His high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and outgoing personality, served him well at NSBI and would be an asset to most organizations. I also knew Najib as the owner and operator of a small business in Nova Scotia. He approached this business with drive, determination, and a great vision which was well executed.
Credentials
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International IKO Certified Kitesurf Instructor
IKOAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Environmentalist
Chartered Institute of Waste Management - UK (CIWM)Apr, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Realtor
Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Apr, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Aqaba Development Corporation
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Jordan
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Investment Attraction & Management
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Apr 2022 - Present
Investment promotion, attraction and acceleration. Marketing and communications. Business and product development. Stakeholder engagement and investment management. Investment promotion, attraction and acceleration. Marketing and communications. Business and product development. Stakeholder engagement and investment management.
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Mabata Inc.
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Jordan
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Food and Beverage Services
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Founding Partner
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Nov 2018 - Present
(F&B, FMCG, Hospitality & Food Services)Mabata, was established in 2018 based in NS, Canada, as a restaurant and ecommerce retail business focused on food, beverage, and personal health products. Mabata- Glocal Eatery is an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant. Mabata also owns and operates a micro Agri-Tech sustainable venture. (F&B, FMCG, Hospitality & Food Services)Mabata, was established in 2018 based in NS, Canada, as a restaurant and ecommerce retail business focused on food, beverage, and personal health products. Mabata- Glocal Eatery is an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant. Mabata also owns and operates a micro Agri-Tech sustainable venture.
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Invest Nova Scotia
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Advisor - Global Business Partnerships (Export Development)
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2019
(Global Partnerships & Export Facilitation) Nova Scotia Business Inc. was founded in 2001 as the private-sector led business and export development agency of Nova Scotia. NSBI aims to build a strong, thriving and globally competitive Nova Scotia through attracting global investment and working with companies to become more successful exporters. (Global Partnerships & Export Facilitation) Nova Scotia Business Inc. was founded in 2001 as the private-sector led business and export development agency of Nova Scotia. NSBI aims to build a strong, thriving and globally competitive Nova Scotia through attracting global investment and working with companies to become more successful exporters.
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Government of Nova Scotia
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of International Marketing, Investment Attraction & Stakeholder Engagement
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
(Destination Marketing & Investment Attraction)The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration works with the Federal Government of Canada to promote Nova Scotia as a destination for investment and immigration. The Office of immigration also works with private, public, academic and non-governmental organizations to attract, integrate and retain newcomers to the province. (Destination Marketing & Investment Attraction)The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration works with the Federal Government of Canada to promote Nova Scotia as a destination for investment and immigration. The Office of immigration also works with private, public, academic and non-governmental organizations to attract, integrate and retain newcomers to the province.
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Sharjah Asset Management Holding LLC
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United Arab Emirates
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Investment Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
(Asset Management, Leasing, Marketing & Joint Ventures Development) Sharjah Asset Management Holding (SAMH) was established in 2008, as the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah. SAMH handles a global investment portfolio that spans across banking, transportation, retail and industrial sectors. The company also facilitates strategic government partnerships and joint ventures as a conduit for driving economic growth. (Asset Management, Leasing, Marketing & Joint Ventures Development) Sharjah Asset Management Holding (SAMH) was established in 2008, as the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah. SAMH handles a global investment portfolio that spans across banking, transportation, retail and industrial sectors. The company also facilitates strategic government partnerships and joint ventures as a conduit for driving economic growth.
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Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA)
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United Arab Emirates
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board of Directors
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
MESIA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with over 120 local, regional and international members including solar power manufacturers, renewable energy technologies and engineering companies. MESIA aims to promote sustainable development of solar energy, organize networking opportunities, set industry standards, and certify products. MESIA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with over 120 local, regional and international members including solar power manufacturers, renewable energy technologies and engineering companies. MESIA aims to promote sustainable development of solar energy, organize networking opportunities, set industry standards, and certify products.
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BEEAH Group
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United Arab Emirates
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Environmental Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Vice President of Marketing & Business Development (Chief Commercial Officer)
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2015
(Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Green Marketing & Branding, Sales & New Business Development) Bee’ah, the Middle East’s fastest growing and award winning environmental management company, was founded in 2007, to create a sustainable future in the Middle East. Since its inception, Bee’ah has pushed the boundaries of environmental innovation to become a force for change in the region. More than 6,000 employees, united in the pursuit of an environmentally sustainable future, deliver environmental management practices, systematic waste management, renewable energy projects, as well as community engagement and education initiatives in six cities across four countries.
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Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Consultant - Public Affairs & Communications
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Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Via Porter Novelli / BBDO Consulting & Advisory Contract. The role involved the amalgamation of unified government communication, development of brand and comms strategy and mentorship of in-house teams. Via Porter Novelli / BBDO Consulting & Advisory Contract. The role involved the amalgamation of unified government communication, development of brand and comms strategy and mentorship of in-house teams.
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Leo Burnett
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Relations & Communication Manager
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Dec 2006 - Aug 2008
Development, management and launch of leading brands in Jordan and the Middle East including; Abdali, The Boulevard, Taj Mall, Nokia, Booze & Co., CNN Middle East, and others. Development, management and launch of leading brands in Jordan and the Middle East including; Abdali, The Boulevard, Taj Mall, Nokia, Booze & Co., CNN Middle East, and others.
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Community Development Group - CDG
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Palestine, State of
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Community Development and Urban Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager - Donor Agencies Funded Development Projects
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Jan 2005 - Mar 2007
Project management for a number of consulting and research projects in Jordan including; The MICE development study for Aqaba, Cruise Ship Satisfaction and Development study for Aqaba, Introduction and Implementation of Scorecard Systems at the Ministry of Planning, amongst others Project management for a number of consulting and research projects in Jordan including; The MICE development study for Aqaba, Cruise Ship Satisfaction and Development study for Aqaba, Introduction and Implementation of Scorecard Systems at the Ministry of Planning, amongst others
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Marketing & Business Development Manager
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Dec 2003 - Nov 2006
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Education
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Middlesex University
Masters, Strategic Marketing & Communication - Sustainable Stakeholder Engagement & Behavior Change Marketing -
The George Washington University - School of Business
EMP, PMP in Event & Conventions Management - Graduate Degree -
American University of Beirut
BBA, Management & Marketing -
Amman National School
High School Diploma, Sciences