MANAMA: Seef Properties chief executive Ahmed Yusuf has been listed by Cityscape Intelligence amongst the 20 most influential individuals in the real estate industry across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2020.
Mr Yusuf is the first to represent Bahrain in the list.
Members of the list were selected for their “great impact on the sector’s sustainability as they implemented innovative solutions enabling their companies to withstand the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic”.
Seef Properties chairman Essa Najibi said: “We congratulate Ahmed Yusuf for being listed amongst the 20 most influential individuals in real estate across the region, an achievement that he soundly deserves, considering his long experience in the field and his significant contributions in making Seef Properties one of the best performing real estate development companies in the kingdom.”
Mr Yusuf has more than 26 years of real estate and project management experience.
Overseeing Seef Properties’ growth, the CEO has ensured that the company manages a vast portfolio of assets across the kingdom, further cementing it as a brand backed by a diverse and innovative business and real estate portfolio.
Mr Yusuf stated: “This notable achievement is due to the efforts of all staff members of Seef Properties. The honour is also a reflection of the company’s competencies and teamwork, which are the catalytic force for our success.”
The CEO has played a key role in the development of the Al Liwan project – a 122,000sqm mixed-use development that includes 117 residential units as well as shopping and entertainment destinations.