Khaldoun Al Tabari

Khaldoun Al Tabari
خلدون الطبري
Born (1950-01-01) January 1, 1950
Jerusalem
Other namesKhaldoun Tabari
Alma materUniversity of Colorado
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1972–present

Khaldoun Al Tabari (Arabic: خلدون الطبري, romanized: Khaldoun Al Tabari, born January 1, 1950) is a Jordanian businessman and investor known for his contributions to the construction and engineering sectors in the Middle East.[1][2] As of 2022, he is a director of the Ramallah Friends High School in Palestine.[3]

Early life and education

Khaldoun Al Tabari was born on 1 January 1950, in Jerusalem.[4] He was educated at the Ramallah Friends High School.[5] He later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1973.[5]

Career

After completing his studies, Al Tabari returned to the Middle East and joined his family’s business, Ranya Trading & Contracting, in the United Arab Emirates, where he managed operations in sectors including electro-mechanical engineering, construction materials, and pharmaceuticals until 1980.[5][6] He then worked in the United Kingdom as executive director of Multiworld International, overseeing the export of electrical materials and consumer products, followed by a stint in Saudi Arabia with International Marketing & Development Company (INMA).[5]

In the mid-1980s, Al Tabari founded TEST Electro-Mechanical Contracting in Saudi Arabia and later TEST Contracting in Dubai.[5] In 1998, he acquired a controlling stake in Drake & Scull International (DSI), where he became vice chairman and CEO.[5] He later acquired all outstanding shares of its UK parent and rebranded the company as Emcor Engineering.[5]

Under Al Tabari’s leadership, DSI expanded operations across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and South Asia.[7] Landmark projects during his tenure included the Emirates Golf Club, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel in Doha, and the State Audit Bureau in Kuwait.[5] In 2008, he led the company's initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market.[7]

Al Tabari stepped down from DSI in 2016, sold his shares, and formally resigned from his board position in 2017.[8] He later established a diversified investment entity with operations spanning the MENA, GCC, Europe, and United States.[9]

Ventures and affiliations

Al Tabari has been involved in multiple sectors including real estate, automotive, and licensing. He established a Thrifty Car Rental franchise in Jordan and secured a licensing agreement with Beverly Hills Polo Club for clothing in the Middle East.[5]

He has also held numerous board and leadership roles, including:

  • Chairman of EMCOR Facilities Services Group
  • Board member of DEPA (public shareholding company)
  • Board member of Energy Central (Bahrain)
  • Director roles in Zimmam, Carbon Holdings Limited, Walltech, and Arab Chemicals and Manufacturing Company (Jordan).[5][6]
  • Founder and chairman of Khaldoun Tabari Foundation

Awards and recognition

Al Tabari received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the construction and engineering sectors in the Gulf region, presented at the CEO Middle East Awards in 2010.[10][11][12] He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 CW Awards.[13] In addition, he has been recognized in the CW Power 100 list by Arabian Business.[6] He was ranked number 70 in the magazine’s list of the 500 most powerful Arabs.[14]

Philanthropy

Al Tabari is a member of the Honorary Board at the Ramallah Friends High School in Palestine.[4] His biography on the All4Palestine project highlights his support for various philanthropic and community-oriented initiatives.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Market Mover". MEP Middle East. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  2. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Khaldoun Tabari". Gulf Business. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  3. ^ "Khaldoun Rashid Al Tabari - Marketscreener Profile". Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  4. ^ a b "Honorary Board Members". Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Khaldoun Rashid Tabari: Serial entrepreneur at helm of DSI". The National. 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  6. ^ a b c "CW Power 100-17.Khaldoun.Tabari". Arabian Business. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  7. ^ a b "Yes, Icon". The Business Year. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  8. ^ "Khaldoun Tabari & Daughter Zeina, Acquitted from all charges by the Supreme courts in Jordan". Ammon News. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  9. ^ "Khaldoun Tabari Company Affiliations - Decypha". Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  10. ^ "Khaldoun Tabari gathers Lifetime Achievement Award". Construction Week. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  11. ^ "Khaldoun Tabari Scoops Lifetime Achievement Award". Arabian Business. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  12. ^ "DSI's Khaldoun Tabari Wins Honorary Award". Construction Week. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  13. ^ "CW Awards: DSI's Tabari wins Lifetime Achievement - Construction Week Online". 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  14. ^ "Most powerful Arabs in the world". www.arabianbusiness.com. 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  15. ^ "Khaldoun Al Tabari - All4Palestine Profile". Retrieved 2025-05-19.
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