Malallah to Succeed Akil as CEO of UPAC

Veteran executive will oversee company’s launch of Al Messilah Beach project

KUWAIT – SEPT. 30, 2024 – United Projects for Aviation Company, a commercial real estate and facilities management company, announced that Eng. Hamad Malallah has been named as its new CEO, effective from 1 January 2025.

Malallah succeeds Nadia Akil, who served as UPAC CEO from 2012 until her recent appointment as CEO of Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE. UPAC co-developed Reem Mall in partnership with Agility Global and National Real Estate Holding Company (NREC).

Prior to his appointment, Malallah was VP of Operations for UPAC. Since 2013, he led a team responsible for managing over 24,000 SQM of commercial real estate at Kuwait International Airport, including parking, maintenance, and related facilities within Terminal 1, Terminal 4, Terminal 3 (Sheikh Saad Terminal) and Discovery Mall. Prior to joining UPAC, Malallah held various senior positions with the Agility group, including as Director of the Transport Department.

Malallah’s appointment comes shortly after UPAC announced the signing of a 17-year agreement with Kuwait’s Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) to operate Al Messilah Beach, a new, 70,000+ SQM multi-use beachfront leisure and entertainment destination.

Under the agreement, UPAC will manage and operate the facility, handling all components from leasing, facility management, and overall project operations. Al Messilah Beach was recently redeveloped by TEC and is set to become a landmark attraction and a ‘must visit’ lifestyle and community destination that enhances the tourism offering in Kuwait. 

The Al Messilah Beach complex consists of four swimming pools, a variety of kids’ waterslides and wet activities, including a wave pool and a Sky Trail amusement park game. The facility also will feature commercial areas set for restaurants, cafes and retail. The property also includes a multi-purpose events hall, an expansive beach to be used for a variety of sports activities, management offices, and 340 shaded parking spots.