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CEO's Message
As a pioneer in the Middle East region in various business sectors, Jabal Al Khaleej has a reputation in the market for its innovation with different kinds of products. Jabal Al Khaleej is a quality and customer oriented company with a global vision and reach. We have adopted a corporate structure that allows us to be a more competitive business and market players. The on-going economic and social changes have required all our employees to work together and find innovative solutions to improve their perfomance and position the company for success despite whatever market situation we encounter.
I would like to take this initiative to extend my gratitude to our much valued customers many of which have been our partners and customers for many years as they are confident in our products and services. Because of them we are inspired to continue to provide excellent service.
We believe that behind our success is the combination of both our amazing team and loyal customers and will continue to drive us towards our future endeavors and triump.
Asem Abdul Kareem Azab
Founder & CEO
Jabal Al Khaleej Group
Board of Directors
Mr. Asem Abdul Kareem Azab
Founder and CEO
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Asem founded Jabal Al Khaleej in 1997, with a clear vision and mission for the company. He is a great leader and is highly respected by his team. A good communicator, a wise decision maker and a positive motivation to his team.
Mr. Gheith Azab
Executive Director
Boasting a MSc. Degree in Investment & Risk Finance from University of Westminster in London UK, and BSc. in Finance from American University in Dubai, Gheith has years of experience in the financial market across the world. He currently manages the technical aspect of the business here at Jabal Al Khaleej.
Mr. Irfan Ahmed
Managing Director
Irfan has over 12 years experience in the financial and corporate banking industry across UAE and holding a Masters Degree in Business Administration from a US University.
Having not only successfully implemented company policies but also developing strategic plans from high level to tactical level management.
Furthermore, he is also fully responsible for developing the company's annual budgeting and to ensure to build and maintain an effective and successful management team in the group.
With his valuable experience, Irfan is accountable for running the entire operations at Jabal Al Khaleej Group.
Key Management
Eng. Ahmad Rahhal
Plant Manager
Having over 25 years of experience in the field including international companies such as Pepsi Cola, Ahmad manages and oversees the production line at the factory as the plant manager at Jabal Al Khaleej. He is also very competent in all areas of the maintenance processes as well as the health and safety regulations of a manufacturing plant.
Mr. Imtiyaz Dhanse
Quality Control Manager
A veteran in the industry, Imtiyaz holds over 15 years of experience that is a major contribution to Jabal Al Khaleej. He is very familiar with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 & ISO 22000, GMP, GLP GCP, SOP. He is qualified to manage cross functional activities encompassing finished products QA/ in process QA / quality of the bought-out-items and proficient in coordinating with the vendors, enhancing their process of operations; thereby achieving the required quality level in the supplies.
Mr. Raju Nanu
Supply Chain Manager
With a Bachelor Degree in Commerce from Kerala University, India, Raju has 24 years of experience in the industry including National Refreshments Company LLC. Here at Jabal Al Khaleej, he plans, coordinates and monitors the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers all the way through to customers.
Ms. Rica Tolentino
HR & Admin
Holding a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from University of Rizal System, Philippines, Rica provides essential administrative support to the executives and department managers and performs full range of human resource work.