Mr. Ahmed Kamel Al Sharaf
Assistant Undersecretary, Housing services affairs
Current Position
- Assistant Undersecretary for Housing Services Affairs at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning since September 2026.
Professional Experience
- Director of Developer Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning from March 2023 to September 2026, pursuant to Decision No. (22) of 2023 issued by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
- Business Development Manager at Eskan Properties from 2015 to March 2023.
- Investment Portfolio Manager at the Jaffaria Endowment Directorate from June 2012 to September 2015.
- Investments Officer at Eskan Bank from December 2008 to June 2012.
- Fund Manager/Specialist at the Bahrain Real Estate Participation Fund from 2008 to 2012.
Professional Achievements
- Served as the lead coordinator for a capital-raising team that raised BHD 30 million from investors in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Managed a credit portfolio exceeding USD 50 million and contributed to the development of comprehensive investment policies.
- Developed advanced financial models for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and real estate development funds.
- Contributed to the valuation of land and assets owned by Eskan Bank and coordinated with consultants on project feasibility and cost assessments.
- Contributed to the development of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and risk assessment frameworks for investment entities.
Board and Committee Memberships
- Member of the Board of Directors of Eskan Properties since 2025.
- Member of the Land Investment Committee since 2025.
- Member of the “Bayti” Governance Platform since 2024.
Training and Specialized Skills
- Completed the “Qiyadat” Executive Leadership Preparation Program in 2024.
- Holds a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment from the MIT Center for Real Estate, USA, obtained in 2019.
- Experienced in overseeing project planning and execution from inception through completion.
- Experienced in cash flow management and liquidity planning to maximize returns.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Developer Relations: Aligning government housing objectives with the capabilities of real estate developers.
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Models: Designing support mechanisms and models for collaborative housing projects.
- Feasibility Studies: Coordinating with consultants on project costs, planning, and economic feasibility.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science with Honors in Management Science, including Mathematics, Economics, and Business Studies, from the University of Kent, United Kingdom, 2008.