Silal Appoints Dhafer Al Qasimi As Chief Executive Officer

Mar 24, 2025•4 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Silal

Dhafer Al Qasimi

Abu DhabiFood and Beverage

Description

Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading food and agriculture technology company, has announced the appointment of Dhafer Al Qasimi as Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Salmeen Al Ameri, who will assume the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Agthia Group, one of the region’s largest food and beverage companies.

Company Information

Company

Silal

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

Silal is the UAE’s leading food and technology company, established in September 2020 to diversify sources of food products and stimulate the local agriculture and food ecosystem. It is part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy. Silal’s mandates include managing procurement programs and strategic foodstuff stocks. The company also executes specialized knowledge transfer programs on desert farming techniques and devises research and development projects.

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