About Kamal Bin Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed
Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Retal Urban Development Company effective April 13, 2026, assuming leadership of the Riyadh-based real estate developer succeeding Abdullah bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Braikan. He possesses extensive and long-standing experience in leading vital sectors, having previously held the position of Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications for a period of eleven years.
Ahmed served as President of the Electricity and Water Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain, holding the rank of Minister, from June 2022 until February 2026, pursuant to a Royal Decree. He has also served as Minister for Cabinet Affairs, and has chaired and served as Board of Directors Member in several public entities and companies in Kingdom of Bahrain, including Bahrain Economic Development Board, Mumtalakat Holding Company, Gulf Air Group, Bahrain Airport Company, and Edamah Real Estate Company.
Education
He holds a Master's degree in International Project Management from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Bahrain.
Career History
- President, Electricity and Water Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain (June 2022 – February 2026)
- Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kingdom of Bahrain (11-year tenure)
- Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Kingdom of Bahrain
- Chief Operating Officer, Bahrain Economic Development Board (8 years)
- Project Engineer, Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (1994 – 2004)
What Kamal bin Ahmed could bring to Retal Urban Development Company
Drawing on his background, Kamal bin Ahmed brings a distinctive blend of government infrastructure expertise and corporate governance experience to Retal. His leadership of Bahrain's electricity, water, and transportation sectors—spanning critical infrastructure policy and regulation—positions him to guide large-scale urban development initiatives and stakeholder engagement. His experience overseeing petrochemical and aviation enterprises, combined with board roles across development boards and holding companies, suggests capability in navigating complex multi-stakeholder projects and strategic planning crucial for a Saudi real estate developer. His engineering background and project management credentials from a leading UK institution provide technical credibility in the real estate domain.
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