With 22 years’ experience, Kareem’s expertise covers malls, retail, F&B, consulting, corporate governance, development, and strategic planning. As the Chief Retail Officer at Meraas for nearly 10 years, Kareem managed 16 mixed use and retail developments and 45 retail & Dining outlets. Prior to joining Meraas, Kareem served as Principal of the Middle East Region within the Enterprise Risk Services Practice at Deloitte & Touche Middle East, as well as Ernst & Young, and Arthur Anderson in the UAE.

As a Seasoned Chief Executive, he has a demonstrated history of working in strategic planning, concept development, value creation and asset management in the real estate industry. Skilled in mixed used developments, Malls, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Shopping Centers and Retail. Strong innovative professional with a Bsc Finance & Banking.