Naseej develops residential, commercial, mixed-use, educational, industrial and infrastructure projects in Bahrain, focusing on affordable housing and broader market opportunities for citizens, homeowners, investors and tenants, while integrating planning, design, construction, financing facilitation and asset management across the development value chain.
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AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadeen School at DilmuniaDilmunia Island, Muharraq | 7.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 |
The largest identifiable independent resident review base is only one review, publishing 2.4/5; its direct conversion is low, but the rules require a score within one point of 6.5 when no platform reaches ten reviews, producing 5.5. The result is highly uncertain because the higher 4.7/5 directory figure has no stated review count and the positive parent testimonials and inspection evidence are not a comparable independent aggregate; the 2022 inspection also predates the completed Dilmunia campus. | Not found in sources: No published resident engineering or systems complaints | ||
Published material is strongly positive about the physical setting: a parent review called the facilities “Fantastic,” while the inspection described creative use of accommodation and outdoor areas and a well-resourced site. The 2022 inspection assessed the then-existing premises rather than the completed Dilmunia campus, so it is useful context but not a current engineering assessment of the 2023 campus. | The independent parent review said the school felt like “trial and error,” that it was “more focused on marketing than actual education,” and rated administration “Terrible.” Countervailing published parent feedback describes a “very good community,” friendly staff and excellent communication, while the inspection recorded that parents found leaders approachable and complaints were rare; these positive sources are largely school-published or based on the 2022 inspection and should not be treated as a balanced current aggregate. | ||
| Naseej PPP social housing componentMadinat Salman and Al Luwzi2,685 units | 7.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 |
The largest published review base is the place listing’s 4.0/5 from 228 reviews, which converts to 7.0/10 under the specified curve. A September 2026 report records resident concern about revised contracts, service/maintenance charges and retroactive amounts, so the final overall and living score is 6.8; no current structural rating was published. | Not found in sources: Few nearby shops in some reviews | ||
A January 2011 report said delivery was delayed by slow connections for electricity, water and sewage, and described the lack of a connection to the main sewage network as a problem. This is historical evidence outside the requested ten-year window and is not evidence of the condition as of October 13, 2026; no current published structural rating or current resident report on the fabric or systems was located. | The place listing shows 4.0/5 from 228 reviews; sampled comments include “Very good,” “Very Nice ^_^ Nice Location ..,” and “Not bad location,” alongside “Limited parking space” and “there is no supermarkets or any shops.” In September 2026, a report said residents of Salman City apartments had been asked to review contracts and service/maintenance calculations, with some cases involving retroactive amounts and monthly payments reportedly rising from BD20–40 to BD97, BD125 or about BD166; this is a current operational/financial concern, not a published amenity score. |
Naseej's flagship public-private partnership covered the design and delivery of more than 2,685 social and affordable homes with integrated infrastructure in Madinat Salman and Al Luwzi District.
The partnership provided mortgage financing, personal loans and insurance-related benefits to purchasers of Naseej properties.
The stated agreement covered social and affordable housing, with retail and commercial facilities, on two adjoining plots in Ain Al Aouda.
Bokhowa was appointed as main contractor for the Nasayim Arad Smart Project in Muharraq Governorate.
The CanalView project progress report identifies Kooheji Contractors as the project contractor.
Naseej became the first private sector company to enter into a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning, setting a new benchmark for collaboration between government and private enterprise.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) ... has partnered with Naseej to provide customers with financing to purchase their dream properties and homes.
In 2012, Naseej signed an agreement with the Government of Morocco to develop social and affordable housing units on two adjoining land plots in Ain Al Aouda.
Leading Bahraini developer Naseej has appointed Bokhowa Contracting & Trading Group as the main contractor for the construction of its Nasayim Arad ‘Smart’ Project located within the Governorate of Muharraq.
OUR PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS ... CONTRACTOR ... Kooheji Contractors ... CanalView Development Company S.P.C ... Naseej BSC
| COMPANY NUMBER | 72492 Ministry of Commerce · Bahrain |
| Bahrain | active 6 projects tracked |
| Morocco | unknown 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 5 of 6 |
| Other | 1 of 6 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 6 |
| Retail | 1 of 6 |
| Masterplan | 1 of 6 |
Shaikh Hamed holds an MSc in Engineering Management and a BSc in Systems Analysis, from George Washington University, USA.
SHAIKH HAMED MOHAMED HAMED AL KHALIFA Chairman Non-Independent & Non-Executive - Elected 2018
Shaikh Hamed is Chairman of Riffa Palms Real Estate, Deputy Chairman of the Bahrain Air Space Agency, and a Board Member of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.
Shaikh Hamed Al Khalifa is Chief Executive Officer of GFH Properties... Prior to this, he was General Director of Urban Planning at Bahrain’s Ministry of Urban Planning & Municipalities... Previously, he was Investment Manager - Real Estate, at Mumtalakat... and Project Manager... at the Bahrain Economic Development Board.
Shaikh Hamed Mohamed AlKhalifa Chairman since 2018
Shaikh Hamed Al Khalifa is Chief Executive Officer of GFH Properties, a subsidiary of GFH Financial Group. Prior to this, he was General Director of Urban Planning at Bahrain’s Ministry of Urban Planning & Municipalities... Previously, he was Investment Manager - Real Estate, at Mumtalakat... and Project Manager... at the Bahrain Economic Development Board.
Shaikh Hamed Al Khalifa is Chief Executive Officer of GFH Properties... Previously, he was Investment Manager - Real Estate, at Mumtalakat... Shaikh Hamed holds an MSc in Engineering Management and a BSc in Systems Analysis, from George Washington University, USA.
The Board Shaikh Hamed Mohamed AlKhalifa Chairman since 2018 Independent & Non-Executive
Mr. Alsayed holds an MSc in Structural Engineering from the Southern Methodist University, Texas, USA; a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas, USA; and an Advanced Diploma in Project Management from RMIT University, Australia.
Mr. Mohammed Khalil Alsayed Vice Chairman since 2024 Director since 2009 Non-Independent & Non-Executive
He is currently Chairman of Dilmunia Health Island and Olive FM Holding Company, in Bahrain.
Mr. Alsayed is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ithmaar Development Company (IDC). Prior to joining IDC, he was an Undersecretary in the Ministry of Works & Housing.
Mr. Mohammed Khalil Alsayed Vice Chairman since 2024 Director since 2009 Non-Independent & Non-Executive
One of the originators and co-founders of Naseej, Mr. Alsayed is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ithmaar Development Company (IDC). Prior to joining IDC, he was an Undersecretary in the Ministry of Works & Housing.
One of the originators and co-founders of Naseej... Mr. Alsayed is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ithmaar Development Company (IDC).
Mr. Mohammed Khalil Alsayed Vice Chairman since 2024 Director since 2009 Non-Independent & Non-Executive
The resurgence in the real estate market, demonstrated by a significant uptick in transactions in 2023, is indicative of a robust recovery and growing investor confidence.Oxford Business Group 2024https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/articles-interviews/collaborative-efforts-amin-alarrayed-ceo-naseej-on-trends-shaping-the-local-market-and-the-sectors-contribution-toward-achieving-sustainable-aims-interview/
He went on to study economics in Southern California at the US University of Redlands, and after graduating in 1996, started work at the Central Bank of Bahrain as an economic researcher.
Amin Ahmed Alarrayed | Chief Executive Officer | ... E-mail: amin.alarrayed@naseej.bh
Mr. Amin Alarrayed Chief Executive Officer
Amin Alarrayed Chief Executive Officer at Naseej
His expertise in governance is demonstrated by strategic board positions at the National Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain Car Parks Company.
He went on to study economics in Southern California at the US University of Redlands, and after graduating in 1996, started work at the Central Bank of Bahrain as an economic researcher. He joined BBK... as head of placement at Reef Real Estate Finance Company before First Bahrain came calling and the subsequent move to Edamah.
Interview: Amin Alarrayed, CEO, Naseej
The resurgence in the real estate market, demonstrated by a significant uptick in transactions in 2023, is indicative of a robust recovery and growing investor confidence.
Chief Executive Officer - Naseej B.S.C. (c) (Current) Feb 2023 - Present
With over 25 years of experience, Amin Alarrayed stands as a prominent leader in the real estate investment landscape... His previous roles include CEO of Edamah and founding CEO of First Bahrain... Chief Executive Officer - Naseej B.S.C. (c) (Current) Feb 2023 - Present
With over 25 years of experience... His previous roles include CEO of Edamah and founding CEO of First Bahrain
Mr. Amin Alarrayed Chief Executive Officer
Ayman Mohammed Buheji, MAPM Chief Development Officer leading sustainable Development & Construction Projects at Naseej.
Ayman Mohammed Buheji, MAPM Chief Development Officer leading sustainable Development & Construction Projects at Naseej.
He also serves as a Board Member of Darana Development
Prior to joining Naseej, Ayman spent a decade with Bahrain Real Estate Investment (Edamah)... Earlier in his career, he held project management and engineering positions at Abdul Rehman Al Banna Co., Manara Developments, and Tameer.
Chief Development Officer - Naseej B.S.C. (c) (Current) Oct 2023 - Present
With nearly two decades of experience in real estate development, construction management, and large-scale infrastructure projects... Prior to joining Naseej, Ayman spent a decade with Bahrain Real Estate Investment (Edamah)... Earlier in his career, he held project management and engineering positions at Abdul Rehman Al Banna Co., Manara Developments, and Tameer.
Ayman Mohammed Buheji, MAPM Chief Development Officer leading sustainable Development & Construction Projects at Naseej.
Mr. Ayman Buheji Chief Development Officer
Mr. Nasser Sharif holds an MBA from the University of Bahrain. He holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Bahrain and holds a CPA from the State of Delaware, United States.
MR. NASER SHARIF CPA Head of Finance and Risk Officer
Prior to joining Naseej, Mr. Sharif was Director of Internal Audit at Seef Properties – Bahrain, and also held several positions in Tatweer Petroleum Company, Arcapita Bank, Yokogawa Middle East and Gulf Petrochemical Industry Company (GPIC).
Mr. Nasser Sharif has over 26 years of experience in engineering, financial management, accounting and internal audit... Prior to joining Naseej, Mr. Sharif was Director of Internal Audit at Seef Properties – Bahrain, and also held several positions in Tatweer Petroleum Company, Arcapita Bank, Yokogawa Middle East and Gulf Petrochemical Industry Company (GPIC).
MR. NASER SHARIF CPA Head of Finance and Risk Officer. Mr. Nasser Sharif has over 26 years of experience in engineering, financial management, accounting and internal audit
Mr. Naser Sharif Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. Dana Rashdan Head of Risk & Compliance
Dana Rashdan | | Head of Risk & Compliance | Nov 2024
Mrs. Dana Rashdan Head of Risk & Compliance
Mrs. Dana Rashdan Head of Risk & Compliance
0 undated completions and 1 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasayim Arad Smart Villas | Muharraq, Bahrain Arad Bay | residential for sale | 171 | — | — | — | — | 2024 | December 3, 2024 | — | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Nadeen School at Dilmunia | Muharraq, Bahrain Dilmunia Island | other | — | — | 22,500 m² | — | — | — | — | — | Aug 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Basateen | Muharraq, Bahrain Busaiteen | residential for sale | 231 | — | 5,000 m² | BD 3.6m other | — | 2019 | 21 July 2019 | Oct 2021 | Oct 2021 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | estimated | completed |
| CanalView | Muharraq, Bahrain Dilmunia Island | mixed use, residential for sale, retail | 2461 | 7 floors | 13,000 m² | BD 27.5m estimated cost | — | 2017 | 30 April 2017 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | dates under review | dates under review | completed |
| Naseej PPP social housing component | Bahrain Madinat Salman and Al Luwzi | residential for sale, masterplan | 2,6851 | — | — | BD 170m investment announced | — | 2012 | Jan. 2, 2012 | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | May 2018 | −1.5 mo (−7.0 to +4.0) | estimated | completed |
| Jumana villas phase | Madinat Salman, Bahrain Madinat Salman, Island 13 | residential for sale | 1651 | — | — | US$ 450m other | — | — | — | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | dates under review | dates under review | completed |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche – Middle East |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 12, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 13, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 13, 2026 |
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