Member of Parliament Saad Rafic Hariri, Head of the Future Bloc in the Lebanese Parliament and Chairman of Saraya Holdings Ltd., accompanied by Sheikh Ayman Hariri, visited on Wednesday 11th June, 2007, Saraya Company Headquarters, located in the Jordanian capital, Amman. MP Hariri was received by Mr. Ali Kolaghassi, CEO and Vice Chairman of Saraya Holdings, in addition to Saraya management and employees.
Mr. Kolaghassi briefed MP Hariri during the visit on the latest developments and the progress on ground of Saraya's flagship project, Saraya Aqaba, located at the heart of Aqaba city, as well as other Saraya's projects. Whereas, MP Hariri greeted all employees and thanked them for their continuous efforts and dedication towards making Saraya the regional pioneer in the Real Estate, Travel and Tourism sectors.
Saraya Holdings limited, established in 2005, is a real estate development company investing in the MENA region. Saraya’s vision is manifested in turning untapped natural, rich and unique locations into luxurious touristic resorts destinations, as well as providing a series of value added services that caters for customers various demands and needs. Saraya seeks to support the economic growth of the countries it invests in by developing projects that maximize shareholders’ value and contribute to local communities' sustainable development.
Through its investment subsidiaries, Saraya has invested in Saraya Aqaba project, currently being developed in Jordan. While three other projects - Saraya Islands in Ras Al Khaimah-U.A.E, Saraya Dead Sea in Jordan and Saraya Bandar Jissah located near Muscat in Oman - are at various stages of development.
Through strategic partnerships with public and private sectors, Saraya provides all facilities and services that a modern city offers; including premium hotels, retail, entertainment, leisure and sport facilities, superb residential units while preserving the natural environment and local cultures.
In addition, Saraya Holdings and the Arab Bank have jointly established Saraya MENA Fund in the amount of 250 million dollars and have announced its first investment in the region, in the “Saraya Islands” project in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Additionally, Saraya Holdings announced in May 2007 at EBACE ‘the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition’ in Switzerland, "Saraya Private Aviation", a Private Jet Charter Operation, designed at servicing Saraya's ever growing stakeholders, creating an exclusive option of executive flights; and introducing a new, unique, and luxurious aircraft service for corporations, customers, special travelers and businessmen.
Saraya Private Aviation's fleet will grant short and long distance trips, taking off and landing from any Saraya destination as well as any other destination in the world, and will commence operations in June 2008.
