FORMATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management of the Company. The Company Articles of Association sets out the way and method of election and composition of Board and the number of its members, as well as their term of office in compliance with governance requirements and applicable Commercial Companies Law. Board members are elected and appointed by the shareholders during the General Assembly meeting (GAM); this is either after completing their membership period stipulated by law or as a result of any other cases stipulated by law. The Board is also vested with authorities to attain the Company’s goals and objectives in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association.
THE COMPOSITION/
QUALIFICATION AND PROFILE OF BOARD MEMBERS AS AT 31ST DEC 2022:
H.H. SHEIKH THEYAB BIN TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMAD AL NAHYAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
His Highness graduated from the United Arab Emirates University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering. He entered the field of commerce and business administration upon graduation from university and manages his father’s businesses and properties.
He currently holds several positions, including:
- Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Insurance Company
- Chairman of City Land Group
- Chairman of Tamakkan Real Estate
ENG. ABDULLA SUBHI ATATREH
VICE CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Eng. Abdulla Atatreh is highly experienced businessman who started his career in 2000 upon the real estate boom in Dubai. His first ventures were in real estate, but he started engaging in diverse sectors in 2011 including insurance, contracting, shipping and other sectors. Engr. Atatreh has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from United Arab Emirates University and a master’s degree in management from Al Ain University of Science and Technology.
Eng. Atatreh is a Board Member in Drake & Scull International PJSC, a Board member in Dar Al Marefah Commercial Investment, and a Board Member in Anan Investment Holding (Private Join-Stock Company). He is also an active member of the Board of Trustees at Al Ain University of Science & Technology (AAU).
MR. AHMAD KILANI
BOARD MEMBER / MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
Ahmad Kilani is a well-versed finance professional with an overall experience of more than 20 years in finance, investment banking and corporate finance, in regional and local firms. The experience of Ahmad Kilani is diversified among sectors of energy, real estate, trading, manufacturing, construction, education and tourism. Throughout his career, Ahmad Kilani managed several transactions including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, restructuring and equity valuations.
Ahmad Kilani is also a board member of Drake & Scull International PJSC.
DR. ABDULAZIZ FAHAD H. ALONGARY
BOARD MEMBER
MEMBER OF THE NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Alongary holds a bachelor’s degree from the United States of America in 1996 and in 2001 he obtained a doctorate degree in business administration.
He currently serves as a Vice-Chairman of Anan Investment Holding (Private Join-Stock Company), a board member and partner in a group of Saudi companies such as Bunyan Holding Company in Riyadh, BITS- Digital Solutions Company, Industrial Construction Technology Company in Riyadh, and Advanced Solutions for Special Needs based in the United States of America.
Dr. Alongary has practical experience in many commercial and real estate sectors and has contributed to establishing many commercial companies and has extensive experience in many sectors.
DR. ABDUL RAHMAN AL AFIFI
BOARD MEMBER
CHAIRMAN OF THE INSIDERS’ TRADING, FOLLOW-UP AND SUPERVISION COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
CEO OF H.H. SHEIKH TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMED AL NAHYAN’S OFFICE
Dr. Al Afifi is an entrepreneur and driven Chief Executive, with more than ten (10) years of progressive management experience. He has extensive experience with highly management systems, which require deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple markets and industries; highly successful in building relationships with upper-level decision makers, seizing control of critical problem areas, and delivering on customer commitments.
As GM / CEO of H.H Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan’s Office, Dr. Al-Afifi achieved year-after-year revenue and business growth objectives within a rapid-change environment with high professionalism in strategic and implementation planning and guiding and directing the organization through substantial change management utilizing strong and effective strategic leadership. To become a recognized example proven strong ability to solve complex company problems using excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Dr. Al Afifi is presently working as a CEO of TMKN
Dr. Al Afifi has been appointed to the privet office of H.H Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. He has been an Architectural Engineer and project manager for years. He has been able to manage strategic plans and develop work plans efficiently and professionally. He completed his MBA from UAE University (Al Ain) and his PhD in Project Management from the British University in Dubai.
MR. OMAR SAEED ALROMAITHI
BOARD MEMBER
MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
Mr. Omar Alromaithia graduated from the University of Tampa in the US, with a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems. Has more than 20 years of experience in Management Information Systems and managing technical projects, and worked for several years as a Senior Protocol Officer at Diwan Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Mr. Alromaithi currently serves as the Head of Marketing in Abu Dhabi Sport Council.
MS. MANWA ALAA AL BRICH
BOARD MEMBER
MEMBER OF THE NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Ms. Manwa Al Brich graduated from the American University in Dubai before studying post-graduate Art and Archaeological Studies at the University of Sorbonne, Paris. She completed her education at the House of Sotheby’s in London, gaining deep experience in international trade.
MR. MOHAMED AHMAD ALHAMMADI Mr. Mohamed Alhammadi’s Board Membership ended on April 28th, 2022.
BOARD MEMBER (TERM ENDED)
MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF THE NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Alhammadi holds a bachelor’s degree in the field of media (mass communication) from the United Arab Emirates University. He joined the media field in economic journalism at Al-Ittihad newspaper in Abu Dhabi in 1991.
In 2000, he worked for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs as a researcher in the field of studies and research and held the position of Head of Research and Statistics Department until the end of 2016. Mohamed Alhammadi has also served in several institutional governmental committees working in social, economic and other fields.
PERCENTAGE OF FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN THE BOARD FOR 2022
Female participation at GULFNAV’s Board is 14%.
REASONS FOR NOT NOMINATING ANY FEMALE TO THE BOARD’S MEMBERSHIP
Not applicable as female participation at GULFNAV’s Board is 14%.
STATEMENT REGARDING:
DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION FOR THE YEAR 2021
The Board of Directors received 600,000 dirhams for their efforts during the year 2021.
PROPOSED BOD REMUNERATION FOR 2022 WHICH WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING FOR APPROVAL
- To be discussed in the General Assembly scheduled to be held in April 2023.
- A monthly/annual bonus is allocated to the person who occupies the position of managing director in the company, in return for his/her efforts in managing the company.
ALLOWANCES FOR ATTENDING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, DURING THE YEAR 2022
In accordance with the SCA Governance Standards 7 R.M of 2016, Article No. 21 (Remuneration of the Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors); on 2016 GULFNAV board of directors accordingly resolved not to receive any attendance fee/allowance for the board and committee meetings. Hence, there is no budget allocated for same during the financial period 2022.
THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS HELD DURING THE YEAR 2022, ALONG WITH DATES/ATTENDANCE & PROXIES
THE NUMBER OF BOARD RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY CIRCULATION DURING 2022
No resolutions were passed by circulation in 2022.
TASKS AND FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AS DELEGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING 2022
The Company’s Articles of Association shall determine the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors takes the necessary procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and resolutions, as well as the requirements of the supervisory authorities; and adopting the strategic approaches and main objectives of the Company and supervising implementation thereof. Where the Board of Directors appointed member of the board, Mr. Ahmad Kilani, as a Managing Director in the company and granted him the authority to perform his duties. The main tasks assigned to the Managing Director are summarized in the implementation of the vision, mission, strategic plans, annual plans, improving overall growth and elevating the reputation of Gulf Navigation Holding.
STATEMENT FOR RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related parties include the major shareholders, directors, key management personnel of the Group, and their related entities that has control, joint control or significant influence over the group. Pricing policies and terms of these transactions are approved by the Group’s management. Determination of which relationships and transactions qualify for related party disclosure is done as part of the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
A- STATEMENT OF THE DETAILS OF TRANSACTIONS MADE WITH THE RELATED PARTIES (STAKEHOLDERS) DURING 2022 PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES:
The Group entered did not enter into transactions with related parties during 2022.