Fahad Al Mheiri, Boeing vice president for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa/Image: Boeing Middle East
Boeing has announced the appointment of Fahad Al Mheiri as vice president for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, effective January. Al Mheiri joins the aerospace major from Raytheon Emirates, where he most recently served as Managing Director, bringing extensive executive leadership experience and deep regional expertise to the role.
Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri succeeds Kuljit Ghata-Aura, who has transitioned into a new executive position within Boeing. In his new role, Al Mheiri will focus on advancing Boeing’s strategic priorities and strengthening partnerships across the region, in alignment with national strategies aimed at developing and expanding the aerospace sector. Boeing’s operations in Saudi Arabia will continue to be overseen separately by Asaad Aljomoai, President of Boeing Saudi Arabia.
“Fahad’s extensive aerospace experience and his strong relationships in the region will enable us to continue to build on our 80-year legacy across the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, one of the world’s most thriving aerospace markets,” said Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global. “We thank Kuljit for his contributions to the company and are pleased to welcome Fahad to the Boeing team as we continue to invest in the region and deliver to our customers.”
Boeing currently employs more than 700 people across the Middle East and North Africa and serves over 30 commercial customers alongside 12 armed forces in the region. The company also sources materials and components from key strategic partners across MENA, including UAE-based firms Strata and EPI.
An Emirati national, Al Mheiri holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and has built a distinguished career spanning the energy, space, and defence sectors. His experience in managing complex operations and driving growth is expected to further strengthen Boeing’s collaboration with regional stakeholders and support the company’s continued investment in local infrastructure, research, and innovation.
