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NRECKuwait City, Kuwait · founded 1973 · 6 active markets
PUBLIC LISTED

NREC develops and manages residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real-estate assets across MENA for shareholders, partners, businesses, residents, shoppers, and communities. Its model combines development, investment, asset management, and ownership of regional real-estate and infrastructure platforms for regional markets.

Years in business
53
founded 1973
Portfolio value
KWD 562 million fair value of investments
as the company states it
Projects last researched October 12, 2026
Every figure on this card was read out of a document.

Overview

Investor tear sheet

a summary of the tabs that follow · no rating of our own

Company dossier

Legal name
National Real Estate Company K.P.S.C.1
Headquarters
Al Shuhada Street1, Kuwait City1, Kuwait
Founded
19731
Entity type
PUBLIC LISTED1
Business model
offplan for sale1, commercial1, mixed use1, masterplan1
Markets
6 markets listed
What they build
no project types recorded
Full dossier in About →

Delivery record

0 date-assessed of 0 projects
Unverified by developer

AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.

Completed projects from 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15, with sufficient delivery-date evidence. Date assessment and developer profile verification do not mean an independent audit of every source. Original source links and available snippets are provided. May not represent the developer’s full portfolio. 1 undated and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are excluded. Delivery exceptions are listed separately under Projects.
Completed projects assessed
0
within the rolling ten-year window
Median delay
—
the middle of no scored projects
Average delay
—
the same projects, pulled by the worst
Average time to deliver
—
no delivered projects with a dated start — needs 3
Worst slip
—
0
early or less than 6 months late
6 to 12 months late
0
yellow rows below
Over 12 months late
0
red rows below

Against other developers

Not enough info yet.
Projects and timelines in Track Record →

Awards & recognition

All awards →

Risks & source coverage

  • LEGAL Judgment dated May 13, 2026; published May 14, 2026 On May 13, 2026, Kuwait’s Court of Cassation upheld a judgment requiring NREC to pay the Ministry of Finance KD 6,597,527.942 concerning revenues from Souq Al Watiya after expiry of the contract and handover of the market; NREC stated that it had already provisioned the full amount, so it expected no current financial impact.
  • PROJECT CANCELLED Eviction reported March 8, 2023; appellate judgment reported September 10, 2024 NREC was forcibly evicted from the Souq Sharq waterfront project in March 2023 after the Ministry of Finance ordered handover, and NREC reported that the eviction would stop project revenue and cost an estimated KD 5 million; in September 2024, an appellate judgment rejected NREC’s claim seeking recognition of a 20-year contractual extension, subject to its stated intention to appeal.
  • LEGAL Judgment reported March 23, 2016 On March 22, 2016, Kuwait’s Court of Cassation upheld the government’s termination of NREC’s contract to manage the Free Trade Zone and rejected NREC’s challenge; the report said the termination had originally followed alleged violations in the management contract, while the government’s separate compensation claim was also rejected.
  • 5 more in Risk & Sources
Record status
active
Company sources
124 source entries across 124 fields
Projects tracked
1 · 0 completed in assessment
All flags and sources →

Track Record

Delivery record

0 date-assessed of 0 projects
Unverified by developer

AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.

Completed projects from 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15, with sufficient delivery-date evidence. Date assessment and developer profile verification do not mean an independent audit of every source. Original source links and available snippets are provided. May not represent the developer’s full portfolio. 1 undated and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are excluded. Delivery exceptions are listed separately under Projects.
Completed projects assessed
0
within the rolling ten-year window
Median delay
—
the middle of no scored projects
Average delay
—
the same projects, pulled by the worst
Average time to deliver
—
no delivered projects with a dated start — needs 3
Worst slip
—
0
early or less than 6 months late
6 to 12 months late
0
yellow rows below
Over 12 months late
0
red rows below

Against other developers

Not enough info yet.

Construction start to handover

0 of 0 projects dated · 0 places
Based on covered projects with documented construction or launch dates and available handover dates. Timelines vary by project and may not represent the developer’s full portfolio.
Construction start, or the launchTarget completion (window)Completion or handover, as reportedCurrently statedLaunch year only, no date publishedEarly or ≤6 mo lateOver 6–12 mo lateOver 12 mo lateStalled
No dated projects to plot.
Click a row in the chart to open a project, or a table row below to see its sources. The chart runs wider than the page where the record spans many years — scroll it sideways to follow a project to its handover. Every date we have is drawn. A hollow marker is only a launch year, not a date anyone published. No dates published means we looked and found none; dates not yet checked means we have not looked yet. Handing over is not finished — rows say which. A delay is shown when one source gives the promised date and another gives the real one, however rough: "2019" still counts, and the row shows how wide that is. Projects missing one of the two dates, or with sources that disagree, are left out of the figures. 1 dated statement is held back: a broker listing with no date on it, or a page with no year, cannot fix a date.

About

Company dossier

Legal name
National Real Estate Company K.P.S.C.
Headquarters
Al Shuhada Street, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Sharq · 13087
Founded
1973
Entity type
PUBLIC LISTED
Revenue
KWD 3.5 million
year ended December 31, 2025
Business model
offplan for sale, commercial, mixed use, masterplan

Partners

8 partners
Agility
joint venture

Agility partnered with UPAC and NREC through Al Farwaniya Property Developments to develop Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi.

United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC)
joint venture

UPAC partnered with Agility and NREC through Al Farwaniya Property Developments to develop Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi.

Al Farwaniya Property Developments
partner

The development company is the partnership vehicle for Agility, UPAC, and NREC on Reem Mall.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
funder

ADCB was one of the regional and international banks providing the Reem Mall senior credit facility.

Gulf Bank Kuwait
funder

Gulf Bank Kuwait was one of the banks providing the Reem Mall senior credit facility.

Noor Bank
funder

Noor Bank was one of the banks providing the Reem Mall senior credit facility.

Standard Chartered Bank
funder

Standard Chartered Bank was one of the banks providing the Reem Mall senior credit facility.

Itinera Ghantoot
contractor

This UAE-Italy joint venture was appointed lead contractor for the Reem Mall project.

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Agility, UPAC, and NREC invest $1.2 billion in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The project is being developed by Al Farwaniya Property Developments, a partnership between Agility, Agility affiliate United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC), and National Real Estate Company (NREC).
value seen: Agility
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/agility-upac-and-nrec-invest-1-2-billion-in-abu-dhabi-s-reem-mall/

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Agility, UPAC, and NREC invest $1.2 billion in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The project is being developed by Al Farwaniya Property Developments, a partnership between Agility, Agility affiliate United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC), and National Real Estate Company (NREC).
value seen: United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC)
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/agility-upac-and-nrec-invest-1-2-billion-in-abu-dhabi-s-reem-mall/

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Agility, UPAC, and NREC invest $1.2 billion in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The project is being developed by Al Farwaniya Property Developments, a partnership between Agility, Agility affiliate United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC), and National Real Estate Company (NREC).
value seen: Al Farwaniya Property Developments
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/agility-upac-and-nrec-invest-1-2-billion-in-abu-dhabi-s-reem-mall/

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Agility, UPAC, and NREC invest $1.2 billion in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The seven-year credit facility is provided by regional and international banks: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Gulf Bank Kuwait, Noor Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank.
value seen: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/agility-upac-and-nrec-invest-1-2-billion-in-abu-dhabi-s-reem-mall/

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Reem Mall Group Names Construction Contractor

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The group backing Reem Mall announced on 21 November that it had signed a $457 million senior credit facility to complete financing on the project.
value seen: Gulf Bank Kuwait
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/reem-mall-group-names-construction-contractor/

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Agility, UPAC, and NREC invest $1.2 billion in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The seven-year credit facility is provided by regional and international banks: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Gulf Bank Kuwait, Noor Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank.
value seen: Noor Bank
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/agility-upac-and-nrec-invest-1-2-billion-in-abu-dhabi-s-reem-mall/

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Agility, UPAC, and NREC invest $1.2 billion in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The seven-year credit facility is provided by regional and international banks: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Gulf Bank Kuwait, Noor Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank.
value seen: Standard Chartered Bank
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/agility-upac-and-nrec-invest-1-2-billion-in-abu-dhabi-s-reem-mall/

Sources: partners

PRESSdate not shown in source

Reem Mall Group Names Construction Contractor

United Projects for Aviation Services Company · carried by upac.com.kw
The consortium today announced the appointment of Itinera Ghantoot, a UAE-Italy joint venture, as lead contractor on the $1.2 billion shopping, leisure and entertainment project.
value seen: Itinera Ghantoot
https://www.upac.com.kw/news/reem-mall-group-names-construction-contractor/

Registrations & licences

none found
Jurisdiction-agnostic: a DLD number, a Companies House number and a state RERA registration all land in the same table.

Contact

Markets

6 countries
Kuwaitactive 0 projects tracked
United Arab Emiratesactive 0 projects tracked
Egyptactive 0 projects tracked
Jordanactive 0 projects tracked
Pakistanactive 0 projects tracked
Tunisiaactive 0 projects tracked

What they build

no project types recorded
A project counts once under each type it carries, so the shares add to more than the project count.

Management

Principals & executives

6 names found
HB
Hassan Bassam Al-Houry
Al-Houry is NREC’s independent board chair. His documented background is in aviation and regional operating leadership: he was CEO of National Aviation Services, chaired UPAC and Royal Aviation, and holds Wharton and American University of Beirut degrees.
Current title
Independent Chairman of the Board
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
National Aviation ServicesUnited Projects Company for Aviation ServicesRoyal Aviation
Education
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaMBA
American University of BeirutBachelor’s degree
Other boards
Chairman, Menzies Aviation Ltd.Chairman, Royal Aviation Co. Kuwait
Known for
Independent chairmanex-NAS CEOMBA—WhartonAUB graduate
To build a company you have to really focus on delivering value to your customer. The Business Year Jul. 07, 2015https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: degree

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
value seen: MBA
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: institution

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
value seen: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: degree

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
and a Bachelor’s degree from the American University of Beirut.
value seen: Bachelor’s degree
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: institution

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
and a Bachelor’s degree from the American University of Beirut.
value seen: American University of Beirut
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: full name

REGULATORdate not shown in source

NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Hassan Bassam Al-HouryIndependent Chairman of the Board
value seen: Hassan Bassam Al-Houry
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/

Sources: other boards

OTHERdate not shown in source

Hassan Bassam El-Houry: Positions, Relations and Network

MarketScreener
Mr. El-Houry currently works at National Real Estate Co., as Chairman from 2017, Menzies Aviation Ltd., as Chairman, Royal Aviation Co. Kuwait, as Chairman
value seen: Chairman, Menzies Aviation Ltd.
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/HASSAN-BASSAM-EL-HOURY-A1IBST/

Sources: other boards

OTHERdate not shown in source

Hassan Bassam El-Houry: Positions, Relations and Network

MarketScreener
Mr. El-Houry currently works at National Real Estate Co., as Chairman from 2017, Menzies Aviation Ltd., as Chairman, Royal Aviation Co. Kuwait, as Chairman
value seen: Chairman, Royal Aviation Co. Kuwait
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/HASSAN-BASSAM-EL-HOURY-A1IBST/

Sources: previous companies

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
Hassan El-Houry is the CEO of National Aviation Services (NAS)
value seen: National Aviation Services (NAS)
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: previous companies

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
After Agility’s acquisition of United Projects Company (UPAC) in 2012, he was appointed Chairman of UPAC
value seen: United Projects Company (UPAC)
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: previous companies

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
he was appointed Chairman of UPAC and its subsidiary Royal Aviation
value seen: Royal Aviation
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: date

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
Jul. 07, 2015
value seen: Jul. 07, 2015
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: publisher

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
The Business Year
value seen: The Business Year
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: quote

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
Aviation plays a crucial role in the economy, and there are two sides to what we do
value seen: Aviation plays a crucial role in the economy.
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: summary

PRESS2015-07-07

We’ll Handle It

The Business Year
Hassan El-Houry is the CEO of National Aviation Services (NAS), a leading provider of quality airport and aviation services in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa. El-Houry transformed NAS from a local ground handling company into a leading regional airport and aviation services provider. After Agility’s acquisition of United Projects Company (UPAC) in 2012, he was appointed Chairman of UPAC and its subsidiary Royal Aviation, which owns the Sheikh Saad Terminal in Kuwait. In 2014, El-Houry was honored by the World Economic Forum in Davos as a Young Global Leader for his contributions to aviation and airport services. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree from the American University of Beirut.
value seen: CEO of National Aviation Services; Chairman of UPAC and Royal Aviation; MBA from Wharton and Bachelor’s degree from American University of Beirut
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://thebusinessyear.com/interview/well-handle-it/

Sources: title

REGULATORdate not shown in source

NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Hassan Bassam Al-HouryIndependent Chairman of the Board
value seen: Independent Chairman of the Board
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/
FJ
Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-Essa
Al-Essa is NREC’s chief executive and executive vice chair, responsible for the group’s real-estate investment, development and strategic-investment direction. His documented track record includes NREC business development and strategic investments; he also chairs Kuwait Agro Holding and Makhazen and serves on Agility Global’s board.
Current title
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
since 2018
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
none sourced
Education
Barry UniversityDegree in Management
Other boards
Chairman, Kuwait Agro HoldingChairman, MakhazenBoard member, Agility Global
Known for
CEO since 2018Real-estate investmentStrategic developmentBarry University
Our FY 2024 results reflect a continued growth trend, driven by strong operational strategies and flexible risk management. ZAWYA 2024https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-announces-a-net-profit-of-kd-93mln-for-the-year-ended-december-31-2024-m4hio8ow
We remain focused on protecting shareholder value through disciplined risk management frameworks to navigate evolving geopolitical and economic uncertainties, while actively pursuing selective investments and optimizing our portfolio. ZAWYA FY2025https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-reports-fy2025-loss-of-kd-72.4-million-driven-by-one-time-non-cash-adjustments-351373

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Faisal Sultan - Agility

Agility
Faisal holds a degree in Management from Barry University, USA.
value seen: degree in Management
https://agility.com/faisal-sultan/

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Faisal Sultan - Agility

Agility
Faisal holds a degree in Management from Barry University, USA.
value seen: Barry University
https://agility.com/faisal-sultan/

Sources: full name

REGULATORdate not shown in source

NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-EssaChief Executive Officer, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
value seen: Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-Essa
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/

Sources: other boards

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Faisal Sultan - Agility

Agility
Faisal is the Chairman of Kuwait Agro Holding
value seen: Chairman of Kuwait Agro Holding
https://agility.com/faisal-sultan/

Sources: other boards

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Faisal Sultan - Agility

Agility
Faisal is a Board Member of ADX-listed Agility.
value seen: Board Member of ADX-listed Agility
https://agility.com/faisal-sultan/

Sources: other boards

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Faisal Sultan - Agility

Agility
He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Makhazen
value seen: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Makhazen
https://agility.com/faisal-sultan/

Sources: date

PRESS2025-03-27

NREC announces a net profit of KD 9.3mln for the year ended December 31, 2024

ZAWYA
for the year ended December 31, 2024
value seen: 2024
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-announces-a-net-profit-of-kd-93mln-for-the-year-ended-december-31-2024-m4hio8ow

Sources: publisher

PRESS2025-03-27

NREC announces a net profit of KD 9.3mln for the year ended December 31, 2024

ZAWYA
NREC Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-Essa, said
value seen: ZAWYA
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-announces-a-net-profit-of-kd-93mln-for-the-year-ended-december-31-2024-m4hio8ow

Sources: quote

PRESS2025-03-27

NREC announces a net profit of KD 9.3mln for the year ended December 31, 2024

ZAWYA
Commenting on the Company’s results, NREC Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-Essa, said: “Our FY 2024 results reflect a continued growth trend, driven by strong operational strategies and flexible risk management.”
value seen: Our FY 2024 results reflect a continued growth trend, driven by strong operational strategies and flexible risk management.
https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-announces-a-net-profit-of-kd-93mln-for-the-year-ended-december-31-2024-m4hio8ow

Sources: date

PRESS2026-03-30

NREC reports FY2025 loss of KD 72.4 Million driven by one-time non-cash adjustments

ZAWYA
NREC reports FY2025 loss of KD 72.4 Million driven by one-time non-cash adjustments
value seen: FY2025
https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-reports-fy2025-loss-of-kd-72.4-million-driven-by-one-time-non-cash-adjustments-351373

Sources: publisher

PRESS2026-03-30

NREC reports FY2025 loss of KD 72.4 Million driven by one-time non-cash adjustments

ZAWYA
NREC reports FY2025 loss of KD 72.4 Million driven by one-time non-cash adjustments
value seen: ZAWYA
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-reports-fy2025-loss-of-kd-72.4-million-driven-by-one-time-non-cash-adjustments-351373

Sources: quote

PRESS2026-03-30

NREC reports FY2025 loss of KD 72.4 Million driven by one-time non-cash adjustments

ZAWYA
We remain focused on protecting shareholder value through disciplined risk management frameworks to navigate evolving geopolitical and economic uncertainties, while actively pursuing selective investments and optimizing our portfolio
value seen: We remain focused on protecting shareholder value through disciplined risk management frameworks to navigate evolving geopolitical and economic uncertainties, while actively pursuing selective investments and optimizing our portfolio.
https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nrec-reports-fy2025-loss-of-kd-72.4-million-driven-by-one-time-non-cash-adjustments-351373

Sources: since

PRESS2025-04-16

Faisal Sultan Al-Essa - Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2025

Forbes Middle East
Al-Essa assumed his current role in 2018.
value seen: 2018
https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/most-impactful-real-estate-leaders-2025/faisal-sultan-al-essa/

Sources: summary

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Faisal Sultan - Agility

Agility
As Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of National Real Estate Company K.P.S.C. (NREC), he oversees one of the Middle East’s leading publicly traded real estate firms, managing over $2 billion in assets and operating across more than ten countries. Prior to his current role, Faisal played a key role in NREC’s business development, driving growth initiatives and leading strategic investments. In addition to his role at NREC, Faisal is the Chairman of Kuwait Agro Holding, a leading agribusiness company specializing in fresh produce, poultry, and dairy across the Middle East. Faisal is a Board Member of ADX-listed Agility. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Makhazen
value seen: Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of National Real Estate Company; prior NREC business development and strategic investments; boards of Kuwait Agro Holding, Agility Global and Makhazen
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
value paraphrased from this source
https://agility.com/faisal-sultan/

Sources: title

REGULATORdate not shown in source

NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-EssaChief Executive Officer, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
value seen: Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/
TA
Tarek Abdulaziz Sultan Al-Essa
Al-Essa is a non-executive NREC director and a senior Agility executive. His professional profile attributes to him Agility’s transformation through more than 40 acquisitions and lists current board roles including Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
Current title
Non-Executive Director
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
none sourced
Education
not published
Other boards
Chairman, AgilityBoard member, Agility GlobalBoard member, DSV A/SBoard member, Gulf AirBoard member, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
Known for
Non-executive directorAgility chairman40+ acquisitionsSupply-chain investor
https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

Sources: full name

REGULATORdate not shown in source

NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Tarek Abdul-Aziz Sultan Al-EssaNon-Executive Director
value seen: Tarek Abdul-Aziz Sultan Al-Essa
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
value seen: https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan
value paraphrased from this source
https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

Sources: other boards

SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
value seen: Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

Sources: other boards

SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
value seen: Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

Sources: other boards

SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
value seen: Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

Sources: other boards

SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
value seen: Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

Sources: other boards

SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
value seen: Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

Sources: summary

SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Spearheaded Agility’s transformation into a diversified, multi-business owner, operator, and long-term investor with operations spanning six continents, leading more than 40 strategic acquisitions. Serves on multiple international, governmental, and commercial boards and advisory bodies. Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
value seen: Agility transformation; more than 40 acquisitions; current board roles include NREC and other listed bodies
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https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

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SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
Current board roles include Agility Global, DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
value seen: Current board roles include ... NREC
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https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

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SOCIAL2026-10-05

Tarek Sultan

LinkedIn
leading more than 40 strategic acquisitions.
value seen: leading more than 40 strategic acquisitions
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https://kw.linkedin.com/in/tarek-sultan

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NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Tarek Abdul-Aziz Sultan Al-EssaNon-Executive Director
value seen: Non-Executive Director
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/
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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan
Al-Jeaan is a non-executive NREC director and a Kuwait corporate lawyer. He is founder and senior partner of Meysan Partners, with more than 24 years in legal, financial and banking consultancy, and has advised on cross-border M&A, project finance and capital-markets transactions.
Current title
Non-Executive Director
Experience
24+ years legal/finance
Companies before
none sourced
Education
Harvard UniversityBachelor’s degree in Economics, with honors
Oxford UniversityBachelor’s degree in Law, with honors
Oxford UniversityMaster’s degree in Law, with honors
Other boards
Board member, Kuwait Investment AuthorityTrustee, Northfield Mount Hermon School
Known for
Non-executive directorMeysan co-founderHarvard economicsOxford law

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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
Mr. Al-Jeaan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with honors) from Harvard University in the US
value seen: Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with honors)
https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
Mr. Al-Jeaan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with honors) from Harvard University in the US
value seen: Harvard University
https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
and a Bachelor's degree in Law (with honors) from Oxford University in the UK
value seen: Bachelor's degree in Law (with honors)
https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
and a Bachelor's degree in Law (with honors) from Oxford University in the UK, and a Master’s degree (with honors) in Law from Oxford University.
value seen: Oxford University
https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
a Master’s degree (with honors) in Law from Oxford University
value seen: Master’s degree (with honors) in Law
https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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COMPANYdate not shown in source

Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
a Master’s degree (with honors) in Law from Oxford University
value seen: Oxford University
https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Bader Abdulmohsen El JeaanNon-Executive Director
value seen: Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan
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https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/

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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
Mr. Al-Jeaan is currently on the Board of Directors of a number of entities, including the Kuwait Investment Authority
value seen: Board of Directors of the Kuwait Investment Authority
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https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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Bader El-Jeaan - Meysan

Meysan
He is a Trustee of the Northfield Mount Hermon School
value seen: Trustee of the Northfield Mount Hermon School
https://www.meysan.com/people/baderel-jeaan/

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Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan

Boursa Kuwait
Mr. Bader Abdulmohsen Al-Jeaan has over 24 years of experience in legal, financial, and banking consultancy. Mr. Al-Jeaan is the founder and senior partner of Meysan Partners, a leading corporate law firm in Kuwait.
value seen: Founder and senior partner of Meysan Partners; over 24 years of legal, financial and banking consultancy
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https://www.boursakuwait.com.kw/en/board-of-directors/bader-aljean

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NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Bader Abdulmohsen El JeaanNon-Executive Director
value seen: Non-Executive Director
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/
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Christopher Michael Gordon
Gordon is an independent NREC director with a development and infrastructure background. He is President of Wynn Development for Wynn Resorts and has held senior development roles at Dirigo Group, Harvard’s Allston Development Group and the Massachusetts Port Authority.
Current title
Independent Director
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
Wynn ResortsDirigo GroupAllston Development GroupMassachusetts Port Authority
Education
University of MaineBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMaster’s degree in Civil Engineering
Other boards
Chairman, Fryeburg Academy
Known for
Independent directorWynn Development presidentReal-estate developmentMIT lecturerInfrastructure

Sources: degree

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
Christopher holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine
value seen: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
Christopher holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine
value seen: University of Maine
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from MIT.
value seen: Master’s in Civil Engineering
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from MIT.
value seen: MIT
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Christopher Michael GordonIndependent Director
value seen: Christopher Michael Gordon
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/

Sources: other boards

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
Christopher serves as a Board Member of NREC and is Chairman of the Board of Fryeburg Academy
value seen: Chairman of the Board of Fryeburg Academy
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

Sources: previous companies

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
Prior to joining Wynn Resorts
value seen: Wynn Resorts
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
Christopher was President of the Dirigo Group
value seen: Dirigo Group
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the Allston Development Group
value seen: Allston Development Group
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
and Director of Capital Programs and Logan Modernization for the Massachusetts Port Authority
value seen: Massachusetts Port Authority
https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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Christopher Gordon

Agility
He is the President of Wynn Development for Wynn Resorts, overseeing major real estate and hospitality projects. Prior to joining Wynn Resorts, Christopher was President of the Dirigo Group. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the Allston Development Group, Harvard University’s real estate development arm, and Director of Capital Programs and Logan Modernization for the Massachusetts Port Authority
value seen: President of Wynn Development; former Dirigo Group president, Allston Development Group COO and Massachusetts Port Authority director
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https://agility.com/christopher-gordon/

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NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters
Christopher Michael GordonIndependent Director
value seen: Independent Director
https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/NREK.KW/
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Mohammad Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa
Al Mutawa is a non-executive NREC director representing Agility Investment Holding. Independent directory material also identifies him as deputy chairman of Dar Al Dhabi Holding and Bayan Investment, indicating a broader investment and holding-company governance profile.
Current title
Non-Executive Director
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
none sourced
Education
not published
Other boards
Deputy Chairman, Dar Al Dhabi HoldingDeputy Chairman, Bayan InvestmentBoard member, United Engineering Services Co WLL
Known for
Non-executive directorHolding-company governanceInvestment-company director

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NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters · carried by aljarida.com
Mohammad Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa
value seen: Mohammad Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa
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https://www.aljarida.com/article/98928

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Mohammed Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa | Kuwait | Decypha

Decypha
Mr Mohammad Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa is The Deputy Chairman of Dar Al Dhabi Holding
value seen: Deputy Chairman of Dar Al Dhabi Holding
https://www.decypha.com/en/people-list/Mohammed-Al-Mutawa-75854

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Mohammed Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa | Kuwait | Decypha

Decypha
and Deputy Chairman of Bayan Investment.
value seen: Deputy Chairman of Bayan Investment
https://www.decypha.com/en/people-list/Mohammed-Al-Mutawa-75854

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Mohammed Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa | Kuwait | Decypha

Decypha
He is Board Member at United...
value seen: Board Member at United Engineering Services Co WLL
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https://www.decypha.com/en/people-list/Mohammed-Al-Mutawa-75854

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Mohammed Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa | Kuwait | Decypha

Decypha
Mr Mohammad Hamad Abdulaziz Al Mutawa is The Deputy Chairman of Dar Al Dhabi Holding and Deputy Chairman of Bayan Investment. He is Board Member at United...
value seen: Deputy Chairman of Dar Al Dhabi Holding and Bayan Investment; board member at National Real Estate Co K.S.C
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https://www.decypha.com/en/people-list/Mohammed-Al-Mutawa-75854

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NREK.KW - Reuters company profile

Reuters · carried by aljarida.com
شركة أجيليتي إنفستمنت هولدنج ليميتد، ممثلة بمحمد حمد عبدالعزيز المطوع (غير تنفيذي)
value seen: Non-Executive Director
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https://www.aljarida.com/article/98928

Projects

Assessment coverage

Completed projects: 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15. Initial research is capped at 10 completed projects and a separate delivery-risk search capped at 7 findings. Risk findings are not project assessment counts. Absence is not proof of a complete portfolio or no failures. Month-level dates overlapping a boundary are excluded from figures.

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Stalled, cancelled & overdue projects

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Completed projects

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Awards

Awards & recognition

3 found
RANKING Ranked 13 October 2022
Top 50 GCC Developers 2022
National Real Estate Company was ranked 32nd in Construction Week Middle East’s 2022 list of the Top 50 GCC Developers, which assessed project and land-bank value, completed and under-construction projects, new launches and contract awards.
RANKING Ranked 12 December 2021
Top 50 Real Estate Developers in MENA 2021
National Real Estate Company was ranked 29th in Forbes Middle East’s Top 50 Real Estate Developers in MENA 2021 list; a contemporaneous company report also states that it ranked third in Kuwait.
RANKING Ranked 31 August 2016 (reported 5 September 2016)
Top 25 Listed Real Estate Developers in the Arab World
National Real Estate Company was recognized by Forbes Middle East among the top 25 listed real-estate developers in the Arab World at a gala held on 31 August 2016; this is older than the five-year window but is included as a documented landmark company recognition.

Risks

Auditor & credit ratings

audited accounts
AuditorRSM Albazie & Co

Risk flags

8 found
LEGAL Judgment dated May 13, 2026; published May 14, 2026
On May 13, 2026, Kuwait’s Court of Cassation upheld a judgment requiring NREC to pay the Ministry of Finance KD 6,597,527.942 concerning revenues from Souq Al Watiya after expiry of the contract and handover of the market; NREC stated that it had already provisioned the full amount, so it expected no current financial impact.
PROJECT CANCELLED Eviction reported March 8, 2023; appellate judgment reported September 10, 2024
NREC was forcibly evicted from the Souq Sharq waterfront project in March 2023 after the Ministry of Finance ordered handover, and NREC reported that the eviction would stop project revenue and cost an estimated KD 5 million; in September 2024, an appellate judgment rejected NREC’s claim seeking recognition of a 20-year contractual extension, subject to its stated intention to appeal.
LEGAL Judgment reported March 23, 2016
On March 22, 2016, Kuwait’s Court of Cassation upheld the government’s termination of NREC’s contract to manage the Free Trade Zone and rejected NREC’s challenge; the report said the termination had originally followed alleged violations in the management contract, while the government’s separate compensation claim was also rejected.
FINANCIAL DISTRESS Financial year ended December 31, 2025; financial statements authorized March 30, 2026
NREC’s audited 2025 results recorded a net loss attributable to parent shareholders of KD 72.381 million and included a KD 9.397 million impairment loss on a joint venture; the auditor also issued a qualified opinion regarding legal and valuation uncertainty at an associate.
PROJECT CANCELLED 20 February 2023 cancellation disclosure; 25 February 2026 replacement award
Waterfront Project Phase 3 (Souq Sharq), operated by National Real Estate Company (NREC), lost its 20-year operating contract in 2023; the project was subsequently awarded under a new 15-year BOT arrangement to United Real Estate Company in 2026, so this is a concluded operator-contract loss rather than an active NREC development failure.
REGULATORY 5–7 March 2023
Souq Sharq, the Kuwait City waterfront property operated by NREC, became subject to a Ministry of Finance handover/forced-eviction dispute after the ministry ordered delivery of the project and NREC disputed the legal validity of the order; contemporary reporting also described transfer of management to Wafra Real Estate Company.
PROJECT CANCELLED Contract-end date: 8 July 2017; reported handover notice: 5–6 March 2023
Bay Resort (Al-Julai'a), associated with NREC, was reported in March 2023 as subject to a Ministry of Finance notice that its contract had ended on 8 July 2017 and that management would be handed to a facilities-management company; NREC stated the handover would not materially affect its financial statements.
DELIVERY DELAY 17 April 2017 delay announcement; later opening reported in 2023/2024
Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi, developed by Al Farwaniya Property Developments (a consortium including NREC), was delayed from an originally planned 2018 opening to 2020 because of design and approval delays; the mall later opened, with NREC reporting operations from 2023/2024, so the delay is historical and not an unresolved current failure.

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