Milestones
2019
22,000 graduate from One Million Arab Coders initiative
22,000 graduate from One Million Arab Coders initiative
2018
Gulf Business Award 2018 received for ‘Real Estate Business Leader of the year’
Gulf Business Award 2018 received for ‘Real Estate Business Leader of the year’
National Treasure 2018 Award received for ‘CEO of the Year’
National Treasure 2018 Award received for ‘CEO of the Year’
Named ‘Real Estate Legend’ at the Arabian Business Real Estate Awards 2018
Named ‘Real Estate Legend’ at the Arabian Business Real Estate Awards 2018
2017
Foundation established aimed at providing free software training for one million Arabs
Foundation established aimed at providing free software training for one million Arabs
Recognised by the Dubai Land Department, with Real Estate Tycoon Award
Recognised by the Dubai Land Department, with Real Estate Tycoon Award
DAMAC ranked first on Forbes Global 2000 List of Growth Champions
DAMAC ranked first on Forbes Global 2000 List of Growth Champions
Recognised by CEO Middle East Magazine with Top Property CEO Award
Recognised by CEO Middle East Magazine with Top Property CEO Award
Ranked ‘6th most influential person in Dubai’ by Hotelier Middle East
Ranked '6th most influential person in Dubai’ by Hotelier Middle East
Hussain Sajwani topped the list of real estate CEOs in the Top CEO Awards 2017
Hussain Sajwani topped the list of real estate CEOs in the Top CEO Awards 2017
Received Arab Eagle Award for Wise Management
Received Arab Eagle Award for Wise Management
Launched Trump International Golf Club Dubai, the first in the Middle East
Launched Trump International Golf Club Dubai, the first in the Middle East
2016
21 projects launched worth AED 17 billion (USD 4.6 billion) in 2016 through his property development company
21 projects launched worth AED 17 billion (USD 4.6 billion) in 2016 through his property development company
2015
DAMAC listed on the Dubai Financial Market
DAMAC listed on the Dubai Financial Market
2014
Successful entry to the Saudi Arabian property market in collaboration with Versace Home
Successful entry to the Saudi Arabian property market in collaboration with Versace Home
2013
Gulf Business Industry Award received for ‘Real Estate CEO of the Year’
Gulf Business Industry Award received for ‘Real Estate CEO of the Year’
CEO Middle East Award received for ‘Property CEO of the Year’
CEO Middle East Award received for ‘Property CEO of the Year’
2011
New venture, DAMAC Hotels & Resorts, launched to create a multi-property hospitality brand
New venture, DAMAC Hotels & Resorts, launched to create a multi-property hospitality brand
2010
Long-term property partnership entered into with Versace
Long-term property partnership entered into with Versace
2006
First tower property in the UAE delivered at Dubai Marina
First tower property in the UAE delivered at Dubai Marina
2005
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Company KSCC established, a listed company with a paid up capital of USD 50 million, to focus on the emerging economies of Kuwait and Iraq
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Company KSCC established, a listed company with a paid up capital of USD 50 million, to focus on the emerging economies of Kuwait and Iraq
2003
40% stake in the Bahrain-based, public-listed Al Ahlia Insurance Company acquired
40% stake in the Bahrain-based, public-listed Al Ahlia Insurance Company acquired
2002
DAMAC Properties established, which has grown to be one of the largest property development companies in the Middle East
DAMAC Properties established, which has grown to be one of the largest property development companies in the Middle East
1998
Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co aquired, the first and only tile manufacturer in Oman
Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co aquired, the first and only tile manufacturer in Oman
1997
Al Jazeira Services established, listed on the Muscat Securities Market with a capitalisation of over USD 110 million
Al Jazeira Services established, listed on the Muscat Securities Market with a capitalisation of over USD 110 million
1992
DAMAC Invest established, the flagship investment arm of the holding company
DAMAC Invest established, the flagship investment arm of the holding company
1990
Hotels built to accommodate the growing influx of people coming to the emirate to do business and trade
Hotels built to accommodate the growing influx of people coming to the emirate to do business and trade
1982
Start of career as a Contracts Manager in GASCO, a subsidiary of ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)
Start of career as a Contracts Manager in GASCO, a subsidiary of ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)
Own catering venture started (Dariah Management Services Company)
Own catering venture started (Dariah Management Services Company)
1981
Graduated in Industrial Engineering & Economics from the University of Washington
Graduated in Industrial Engineering & Economics from the University of Washington
