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DUBAI OFFICE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

+ 971 4 453 8835

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KSA OFFICE

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

+966 (0)54 247 2426

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EGYPT OFFICE

Cairo, Egypt

+ 20 1100755607

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EGYPT OFFICE

Mirage Misr
Unit 3-1, Building No. 1-2/2A, Mivida Business Park
Fifth Settlement, New Cairo – Cairo
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KSA OFFICE

3722 Anas Bin Malik Road
Office 7, 3rd Floor
Al Malqa, Riyadh 13524
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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DUBAI OFFICE

Mirage Leisure and Development
Emaar Business Park,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Mohamed Eid

Chief Executive Officer

Mohamed is a seasoned leader with a distinguished track record in delivering high-profile developments across commercial, retail, residential and mixed-use sectors. With extensive expertise in strategic planning, project execution and stakeholder management, Mohamed excels in navigating complex negotiations with landowners, local authorities, contractors and joint venture partners. His ability to seamlessly coordinate architects, legal teams, consultants and technical advisors ensures the successful realisation of ambitious projects. A dynamic and results-driven executive, Mohamed fosters trust-based relationships through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. His strategic vision, leadership and commitment to performance excellence empower multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding outcomes in fast-paced, complex environments.

Andreas Schoppe

Executive Director of PM/DM

Andreas is a BSc (Building Management) graduate with over 32 years of project, construction and development management experience, 17 years of which is in the UAE. Having worked on several large-scale and iconic hospitality, mixed use, and residential projects, he has gained diverse experience in all facets of project and development management, from project inception, through the design stages, project implementation to final delivery in Africa, the Far East, and the Middle East. Andreas joined Mirage in April 2005 and has during this time led several projects to successful completion having worked with a diverse base of Clients, contractors, and consultants. Andreas is responsible for a portfolio of projects and oversees the performance of various project leaders within Mirage.

Nasser Aboulela

Executive Director of Design Studio

With more than 35 years of global experience across the US, Japan, Russia and the Middle East, Nasser brings a unique blend of design leadership and strategic development expertise. His experience includes complex, high-profile projects in hospitality, master planning and entertainment, delivered through both private sector and government-led initiatives.

Imad Mroueh

Executive Director of Site Supervision

Imad Mroueh is the Executive Director of Site Supervision at Mirage, bringing over 35 years of international experience in design, construction and project management. A registered Professional Engineer in the US and a member of the Lebanese Order of Engineers, Imad has led complex developments across the US, the Middle East, and North Africa. Holding a Master’s in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin, Imad is recognised for his collaborative leadership and strategic oversight, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence and delivery across Mirage’s projects.

Michael jankovich

Executive Director – Development & Project Management & Country Manager for KSA

Mike, an NHD Quantity Surveying graduate, has had over 33 years of construction industry experience in Africa and the Middle East since 1997. He specialises in project management, particularly hospitality projects. He has led major hospitality, mixed-use, and residential developments. Mike is highly respected for his expertise in cost and project management from inception to delivery. Currently, he manages a portfolio of projects and serves as Mirage’s KSA Country Manager.

Barbara Morzone

Director of Interior Design

With 25 years of experience in interior design, Barbara brings a strategic approach to creating functional and high-impact spaces. With a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a Master’s in Interior and Furniture Design from the Polytechnic University of Milan, she has led prestigious hospitality and high-end residential projects across Italy, China, Jordan and the UAE, gaining a deep understanding of diverse cultural aesthetics and market expectations. Her leadership is rooted in a detail-driven methodology that balances creativity, precision and operational efficiency, while leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary design team.

Riccardo Rabbiolo

Director of Architecture

With almost 30 years of global expertise in design studios, prestigious architectural firms, and roles with developers and main contractors, I gained the cognitive adaptability needed to thrive in diverse cultural and disciplinary settings. My strong foundation in conceptual design has been instrumental in developing projects that have won competitions, such as the Shenzhen Bao An Tower and the Vanke Meilin HQ Tower in China. My experience encompasses designing major airport terminals, including London Heathrow Terminal 5 and New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport T3, as well as commercial and mixed-use developments. The projects in my portfolio have consistently been of medium to large scale. Over the years, growing responsibilities have shifted my focus towards managing daily operational functions, encompassing internal affairs and business development, as well as maintaining all external communications, including client presentations

Tamer Sallam

Director of Structures

Tamer, a trained structural engineer with over 25 years of experience, has spent the last 21 years in the UAE, working for prominent international consultancy firms. He has played a key role in the structural design and delivery of various large-scale projects in the Middle East, spanning tall buildings, long-span structures, airports as well as commercial, residential hotels and leisure buildings. Joining Mirage in 2022, he now spearheads structures & ground engineering initiatives.

Raihan Saghir

Director of Lead Design Consultancy

Raihan is a highly accomplished Project Management Leader with over 19 years of expertise delivering large-scale developments across the Middle East, with a strong focus on the pre-contract phase. His portfolio spans residential, hospitality, commercial and mixed-use projects, demonstrating his ability to strategically plan, coordinate and execute complex initiatives with precision and efficiency. As Lead Consultancy Director at Mirage, he steers project strategy, design coordination and delivery planning, ensuring seamless progression from concept to contract award.
Beyond his technical expertise, Raihan also mentors young professionals and champions continuous improvement across teams and processes.

Annapurni Prakasam

Commercial Director

Annapurni is a Commercial Director with over 20 years of experience in Project Management, Commercial Management, Project Controls and Operational Governance across a wide range of multidisciplinary built environment projects in the Middle East. She possesses a proven track record in both hands-on project delivery and the establishment of robust project controls frameworks. Her expertise has been instrumental in advancing strategic business objectives while ensuring alignment with overall project goals.

David Thompson

Director of Planning

David is a seasoned professional with expertise in civil engineering, interior design, project management and business administration. With over 23 years of experience spanning the Middle East, Africa and the UK, he has been pivotal in planning, monitoring and delivering multi-billion-dollar projects across various stages, from financing to dispute resolution. Currently serving as Director of Planning at Mirage, David works closely with senior leadership to achieve business objectives and consistently deliver value to Clients.

Nasser Hatem

Director of MEP

A seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in mechanical systems across landmark developments in the region, Nasser brings a robust combination of technical rigour and strategic foresight to the role. He brings a wealth of experience in the design, execution and strategic oversight of major MEP packages in the region, including a significant contribution towards the completion of the largest outdoor cooling system certified with a Guinness World Record, a testament to his capability in delivering complex, high-performance engineering solutions at scale. Nasser held senior responsibilities at United Development Company in Qatar, where he oversaw complex MEP scopes for transformative projects such as Gewan Island and the Corinthia Hotels development. His expertise spans infrastructure planning, commissioning, and value engineering, all key disciplines that underpin efficient, future-ready project delivery.

Laila Halabi

Associate Director of Landscape

Laila Halabi leads Mirage’s landscape team as Associate Director, bringing a decade of experience across hospitality, residential and private palace projects in the Middle East. With a cultivated understanding of context, materiality and planting design, her leadership is defined by precision and collaboration that bridge design intent with delivery. Laila believes that well-considered landscapes have the power to shape experience crafted with care, rooted in purpose and designed to evolve gracefully over time.

Mostafa Soliman

Director of Infrastructure

With more than 22 years of strategic, technical and commercial experience in master planning, infrastructure design and project delivery across the MENA region, Mostafa heads Mirage’s Infrastructure Department. He brings deep expertise in managing complex, large-scale developments, with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and navigating authority approvals for major infrastructure programmes.

Manav Jain

Director for Quantity Surveying & Cost Consultancy

Manav brings a strategic and analytical approach to Quantity Surveying, cost consultancy, and commercial management, backed by over 16 years of international experience delivering complex developments across the Middle East and beyond. Having held leadership roles at AMANA Group, ASGC Construction, and DAMAC Properties, he has led quantity surveying, commercial, and contractual strategies for high-value developments across the UAE, USA, and the Maldives. His expertise spans value engineering, enterprise controls, benchmarking, and project delivery optimization. Recognized for his industry contribution, Manav was awarded the “40 Under 40 Business Elite Award for the MENA Region” and actively contributes to the profession as a RICS Assessment Panel Chair and Committee Member for AIQS (UAE Branch – International Chapter).

Frederic Giot

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer at Mirage, Frederic Giot brings over 20 years of international experience in finance leadership, transformation and M&A across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Before joining Mirage, he served as CFO at various organisations, leading major acquisitions, strengthening governance and driving digital finance initiatives. His expertise spans financial strategy capital optimisation and operational efficiency, with a focus on building agile, high-performing teams that support business scalability and sustainable growth.

Frederic holds an Executive MBA from ESSEC & Mannheim Business School and is recognised for his collaborative, results-driven leadership approach.

Hisham Darwish

Director of Human Resources

With over three decades of experience in HR and commercial operations across the Middle East and Africa, Hisham brings a proven track record of transformative leadership. His tenure at IBM and Merck was distinguished by award-winning Emiratisation programmes, the successful deployment of AI-enabled HR systems and deep expertise in post-merger integration. At Mirage, he will be instrumental in advancing our people’s strategy and fostering a culture anchored in inclusion, agility and high performance.