Dubai Event Management Corporation, organiser of world-class conferences, exhibitions, sporting and cultural events in Dubai has appointed Mohammad Habib Al Redha as project director of its sports division.

In his new capacity, Al Redha will lead a team of developers and strategists for generating new concepts, organising logistics, and liaising with international organisations, under the sports division.

Dubai Event Management chief executive officer Richard Attias said: "Reflecting the vision of Dubai's leadership, which considers building capacity of its present and future generations as its top priority, we are delighted to appoint Al Redha as Project Director in the Sports Division at the Corporation.

"His extensive experience and knowledge will allow him to implement long term strategies, and infuse high standards for the division.

Attias said: "The Corporate is committed to providing deserving local talent with the platform and resources to excel in the global sporting arena.

"We will also seek to attract high-calibre international sportspersons to impart intensive coaching to promising UAE nationals and prepare them for highly competitive world championships."

Himself an avid sportsperson, Al Redha has participated in several tournaments.

Al Redha graduated from the American University in Dubai in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

He went on to pursue his Master's in Project Management from the Rydges University in the US. A certified professional in Leadership Management from Insead, Singapore, Al Redha is a graduate of Tatweer’s High Potential Employee Programme that involved direct mentoring from its executive chairman, Saaed Al Muntafiq. - TradeArabia News Service