Faris Saeed

Faris Saeed is a prominent figure in sustainable real estate development, serving as Founder and Chairman of SEE Holding, a global benchmark for sustainable operations across multiple sectors. Of Jordanian Palestinian descent, Saeed holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Yarmouk University, completed between 1983 to 1988. Based in the United Arab Emirates, he is recognized for integrating environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles into large-scale development projects.

Saeed is also the Founder and Chairman of Diamond Developers since June 2003, and has been serving as Chairman and CEO at SEE Holding since June 2019. His most recognized achievement is founding The Sustainable City in Dubai, which was created following the 2008 financial crisis when Saeed and his partner Wassim Adlouni shifted their focus towards sustainability. Diamond Developers specializes in master planning and designing live-work-thrive, future-ready, and scalable cities under The Sustainable City brand. Diamond Developers operates under the SEE Solutions arm of SEE Holding.

The Sustainable City – Dubai has delivered significant environmental and economic outcomes, achieving a remarkable 78% reduction in carbon emissions and diverting 89% of waste away from landfills. The development has garnered global recognition and interest from various countries eager to replicate its model. In 2024, Faris Saeed was listed on Forbes' list of the Middle East's Sustainability Leaders for his significant contributions to sustainable energy. Beyond real estate, Saeed is actively involved in philanthropy through his work with the SEE Institute, which focuses on sustainability education, research, and business incubation. He also serves as the Chairman of the Investment Board and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation.

Career History

• Founder and Chairman, Diamond Developers (since June 2003)
• Chairman and CEO, SEE Holding (since June 2019)
• Founder, The Sustainable City in Dubai
• Founder and Chairman of the board of directors of the SEE Institute

What Faris Saeed could bring to SEE Holding: With three decades of real estate development expertise and proven success scaling The Sustainable City model globally, Saeed brings established operational mastery in executing net-zero emission infrastructure at massive scale. His combination of engineering rigor, financial acumen in proving sustainable development profitability, and demonstrated ability to secure international partnerships and government collaborations positions SEE Holding to accelerate its vision of creating sustainable cities worldwide while attracting institutional capital and expanding geographically into new markets.

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