Al Mheiri to drive Boeing’s strategic relations with government and enterprise stakeholders
Boeing recently announced the appointment of Fahad Al Mheiri as Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, starting on 1 January 2026.
Al Mheiri, previously the Managing Director of Raytheon Emirates, brings a wealth of executive leadership experience and regional expertise to the role.
Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri succeeds Kuljit Ghata-Aura, who has moved into a new executive role with the company. Al Mheiri will be focused on strengthening Boeing’s strategic initiatives and partnerships across the region that support national strategies to grow the aerospace sector.
Boeing’s presence in Saudi Arabia will continue to be managed separately under Asaad Aljomoai, President Boeing Saudi Arabia.
“Fahad’s extensive aerospace experience and his strong relationships in the region will enable us to continue to build on our 80-year legacy across the Middle East Gulf and North Africa, one of the world’s most thriving aerospace markets,” remarked Brendan Nelson, President, Boeing Global.
Al Mheiri is an Emirati, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, and with an impressive career spanning the energy, space and defense sectors.
