Nakheel, a UAE`s property developer, has appointed Manal Shaheen in the new role of General Manager, VIP Sales…
Nakheel, a UAE`s property developer, has appointed Manal Shaheen in the new role of General Manager, VIP Sales.
Following considerable VIP and international interest in Nakheel`s wide portfolio of projects, a dedicated role has been created to provide even greater customer focus. Manal will have complete responsibility for VIP sales across all Nakheel projects and will exclusively manage all existing VIP sales accounts. She will provide clients with the benefit of a designated contact within Nakheel who can offer advice on requirements for current and future investments. As part of her duties, Manal will also manage all VIP and celebrity delegations to Nakheel.
Born in Dubai, Manal Shaheen has been a key player in two of Dubai`s biggest success stories. After graduating with a BSc in Business Administration, Manal began work as an Assistant Operations Manager at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in January 2003. After a successful spell at DWTC, she took up the position of Assistant Sales Manager at Nakheel, and was soon promoted to Sales Manager where she has played an integral role in selling some of the world`s most iconic property developments.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel, said: Manal has expertly handled VIP relations in her previous role as Sales Manager, performing the role of ambassador with great skill and attention; however, as Dubai continues its development as a world class destination for business and tourism we are seeing even greater global attention from prestigious delegations from all corners of the world, and it became clear that a new position was needed specifically to handle this interest. Manal is a highly valued member of the Nakheel team and the perfect choice to fulfil this important new position of General Manager, VIP Sales.
Manal Shaheen, General Manager, VIP Sales, said: Nakheel`s wide array of projects is propelling the vision of Dubai at a time when the Emirate is witnessing rapid all-round growth. Nakheel echoes Dubai`s ambitious rise with a passion and creativity that delivers a portfolio of projects that that will go down in history for their sheer magnitude and grandeur.
The Palm is an extraordinary project of grand proportions that has brought Nakheel and Dubai to the forefront of global prominence and as a result we are consistently attracting famous Hollywood actors, sporting superstars, and leading political figures from all over the world. There are obviously special requirements that surround any VIP sale or visit to Nakheel and it was necessary to create a new role which could provide greater focus for such occasions.
An endorsement for Dubai, and Nakheel, from a world famous figure can often act as a catalyst for even greater interest in our wonderful city; it is of vital importance that we do all we can to ensure their visit is as productive and as enjoyable as possible.
This appointment is part of a number of announcements that will be made over the coming weeks as Nakheel restructures its senior management team in order to enhance customer focus and delivery, and to prepare for the next stage of growth and profitability. Each Nakheel project will now act as an autonomous strategic business unit complete with its own management, budget and team.
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