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Khadija Oubala has joined Mediterranean Investments Holding (MIH) plc as Non-Executive Director, the Malta-based company announced on Wednesday (today).

The appointment, effective from 9th April 2024, sees her replace Faisal JS Alessa, who has ended his term as Director.

Khadija Oubala / Sultan Group
New MIH Non-Executive Director Khadija Oubala / The Sultan Group

Ms Oubala has over 20 years of experience in retail, real estate, investments, and strategy, and proved to be instrumental in the transformation and expansion of The Sultan Group as CEO.

She also held impactful roles at Kuwait’s National Real Estate Company (NREC) as Vice President of Strategy and Investments, at Arcapita Bank as Principal, and at Assiya Investments as Portfolio Manager.

Ms Oubala has a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from MIT, as well as a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s (NYU) Stern School of Business. A Fulbright scholar and MIT Memorial Fellowship recipient, she is also a distinguished member of the Young Presidents Organisation, bringing a wealth of experience and insight to MIH’s Board of Directors.

MIH was set up in 2005 to develop and operate real estate in North Africa. Each of CPHCL and NREC, whether directly or indirectly, hold 50 per cent of the company’s share capital. Of the 50 per cent owned by NREC, 10 per cent is held by its subsidiary, Libya Projects General Trading and Contracting Company.

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