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EXCLUSIVE: Senior Nakheel management depart after Group CEO’s resignation

Departures come after Group CEO Naaman Atallah stepped down

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Arabian Business understands that three senior executives have recently departed. Image: REUTERS

A number of senior management executives have left Nakheel, following the resignation of Group CEO Naaman Attalah.

Arabian Business understands that three senior executives have recently departed. The executives worked across a variety of the company’s functions including commercial, assets, and legal.

Last week, Arabian Business revealed that Naaman Atallah has resigned from his position at Nakheel.

Nakheel CEO Naaman Atallah resigns following merger
The Group CEO of Nakheel and Meydan resigned after completing a megamerger with Dubai Holding

It is understood that he made the decision to step down as the Group CEO of Nakheel and Meydan after the integration with Dubai Holding.

The merger was first announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai in March. The decision was aimed at sustaining and advancing growth through a unified and integrated vision according to state news agency WAM.

Atallah was first appointed as Nakheel’s Group CEO in November 2020, and has led the firm through a massive expansion plan, including the redevelopment of the luxurious Palm Jebel Ali project. He is widely credited with transforming the developer with the successful launch of several major projects including Nakheel Mall.

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