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Tarik bin Faisal Al-Qasimi

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Sheikh Tarik bin Faisal Al-Qasimi
Tarik in 2019
Born
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Alma materUniversity of Westminster
Occupation(s)Chairman, Arab Union for Entrepreneurship ENSHAA
Chairman, Emirates Investments Group
WebsiteEmirates Investments Group

Sheikh Tarik bin Faisal Al Qasimi is a member of the Al Qasimi family of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; businessman and Jiu-Jitsu champion.[1][2] He served as a member of the Executive Council of the Government of Sharjah and led the economic committee from 1997 to 2007.[3] He is the Chairman of ENSHAA PSC, Chairman of Emirates Investments Group and serves as the Chairman of Arab Union for Entrepreneurship.[4][5]

Early life

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Tarik earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai and master's degree in International Finance from Westminster University.

Career

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After completing his education, Tarik returned to Sharjah. He served as chairman for the General Authority of Sharjah Free Zones in 1997.[6] He served at the Sharjah Economic Development (SEDD) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).[7][8] He was involved in the creation and growth of enterprises to develop and manage projects in hospitality and real estate through six operating units: Enshaa, Faya Investments and others.[9][10] He developed Palazzo Versace Dubai, a luxury five-star hotel in Dubai.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Jiu-Jitsu

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Tarik is a professional martial artist and won the multiple titles:

  • Bronze medal in the blue belt division European Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Lisbon Portugal in 2011.[19]
  • Gold medal European[20]
  • Silver medal worlds No Gi 2014 in Los Angeles US International Jiu-Jitsu Championship[21][22]
  • Silver medal worlds No Gi 2015[23]
  • Gold medal Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in London 2016[20]

References

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  1. ^ Odedra, Rahul. "UAE investor to develop $120m hotel in Antigua | HotelierMiddleEast.com". HotelierMiddleEast.com. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Sunland to build in the Persian Gulf". The Sydney Morning Herald. 22 December 2004. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  3. ^ LLC, Emirates Global Funding Group LLC Investment, Emirates Global Funding Group. "Board Members | Emirates Global Funding Group LLC". www.emiratesgulfglobal.com. Retrieved 4 December 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Moving out of the shadows". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Sheikh Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qassimi meets with Gambian Ambassador". wam. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Dubai to host major Lions Clubs International event in 2018". MENA Herald. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Sharjah's Air Arabia makes debut flight". The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. 1 November 2003. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  8. ^ "United Arab Emirates announces new circuit – Automotive News". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qassimi elected Chairman of Board of Directors of Arab Union for Entrepreneurship – InvOrOut". InvOrOut. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Versace Celebrates The Grand Opening of Palazzo Versace Dubai | VELVET Magazine". velvet-mag.com. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  11. ^ Brunt, Lara (30 November 2016). "Donatella Versace's Dubai dream – is this the city's most glamorous hotel?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  12. ^ "Dubai's new luxury hotel opens doors in fine style". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  13. ^ "Fashion Designer Hotel| Hotel Versace Dubai: press & media". www.palazzoversace.ae. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  14. ^ "Versace celebrates the grand opening of Palazzo Versace Dubai - ZoeMagazine.net". ZoeMagazine.net. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  15. ^ "Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qassimi – Private Equity, Venture Capital and Real Estate Investor". dubaibeat.com. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  16. ^ "Antigua govt. to take back land if hotel and resort fail". Kaieteur News. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  17. ^ "Sheik Tariq Al Qassimi signs $1bn hotel deal in Antigua". Antillean Media Group. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  18. ^ "Callaloo Cay Resort Project Breaks Ground in Antigua". Caribbean Journal. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  19. ^ Primebjj (29 January 2011). "EMIRATES ONE NEWS! TRAIN HARD,WIN EASY !: H.E Sheikh Tariq Bin Faisal bin Khalid Al Qassimi". EMIRATES ONE NEWS! TRAIN HARD,WIN EASY !. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  20. ^ a b "H.E. Sheikh Tariq wins Gold in London!". Team Nogueira Dubai. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  21. ^ "Sheikh Tariq Al Qassimi claims second at US jiu jitsu tournament". The National. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  22. ^ "Tariq bin Faisal Al Qasimi wins silver at 2015 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship". wam. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  23. ^ "Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qasimi Wins Silver at 2015 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship". Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
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