United Arab Emirates – Boeing has announced the appointment of Fahad Al Mheiri as Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, effective January 2026.

• Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri will be responsible for driving Boeing’s strategic engagement with government and enterprise stakeholders and strengthening partnerships in priority Middle East and North Africa markets.

• He succeeds Kuljit Ghata-Aura, who has transitioned into a new executive role within Boeing.

• Boeing confirmed that its Saudi Arabia operations will continue to be managed separately, under Country Vice President Asaad Aljomoai.

• Al Mheiri joins Boeing from Raytheon Emirates, where he served as Managing Director, bringing extensive executive leadership experience across aerospace, defence, and advanced technology sectors.

• The appointment aligns with Boeing’s long-term regional strategy to support national aerospace growth initiatives, including fleet modernisation, defence aviation, industrial participation, and workforce development.

• Boeing currently employs more than 700 staff across the Middle East and North Africa, serving over 30 commercial airline customers and 12 armed forces in the region.

• The company maintains a significant regional industrial footprint, sourcing materials and components from strategic partners including Strata and EPI in the UAE.

Statement

• “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.

Source: Boeing