About Khaldoun tabari
Khaldoun Tabari is a distinguished entrepreneur and investor, renowned for his contributions to the Middle Eastern real estate and construction sectors. After earning a B.S. in Business Management and Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1973, Tabari joined the family business, Ranya Trading & Contracting, in the UAE, which engaged in diverse industries such as electro-mechanical engineering, construction materials, and pharmaceuticals.
Life Of Khaldoun Tabari
1950
Born in Jerusalem, Palestine
Attended Ramallah Friends School
Attended Ramallah Friends School
1969
Studied at the University of Colorado, Boulder earning a
Bachelor’s in Business Management and Engineering
1973
Joined Ranya Trading & Contracting, UAE
(Sectors: electro-mechanical engineering, construction materials, pharmaceuticals)
1979
Moved to London as Executive Director at Multiworld International (Exporting electrical materials and consumer products)
1982
– Relocated to Saudi Arabia as
Executive Director at INMA (International Marketing & Development Company)
– Founded TEST Electro-Mechanical Contracting
– Founded TEST Electro-Mechanical Contracting
1987
In late 1987, Khaldoun founded TEST Contracting in Dubai, UAE, a fully owned subsidiary, evolving his ventures into significant real estate development and engineering projects that have sculpted the Middle East skyline.
1991
Established Drake and Scull Group in Dubai, UAE.
2000's
– Led projects in luxury hotels, residential and commercial developments across GCC
– Emcor Facilities Services Group – Chairman from 2006 and resigned 2018
– Vision Investments & Holdings – Chairman from 2017 to 2018
– Established Thrifty Rent-A-Car franchise in Jordan
– Licensed Beverly Hills Polo Club brand in the Middle East
– EPA – board member from 2017 to 2018
– Middle East Tanking Solutions (METS) – board member 2017 to 2018
– Energy Central Bahrain – board member 2007 to 2020
– Carbon Holdings – board member 2014 to 2019
– Emcor Facilities Services Group – Chairman from 2006 and resigned 2018
– Vision Investments & Holdings – Chairman from 2017 to 2018
– Established Thrifty Rent-A-Car franchise in Jordan
– Licensed Beverly Hills Polo Club brand in the Middle East
– EPA – board member from 2017 to 2018
– Middle East Tanking Solutions (METS) – board member 2017 to 2018
– Energy Central Bahrain – board member 2007 to 2020
– Carbon Holdings – board member 2014 to 2019
2008
DSI PJSC IPO on DFM Exchange.
2016 - 2017
Stepped down from role at DSI PJSC & resigned from seat as vice chairman of the board.
2021
Listed on CW power list by Arabian Business
2024
Established and chairs the Khaldoun Tabari Foundation, tackling humanitarian causes for war-exposed countries.