Bashar Kassab
Bashar Kassab is VP for Community Management in KAFD, having joined in 2022. He is responsible for KAFDโs master-planned community and infrastructure, including the cooling plants in the district, one of the largest plants in Saudi Arabia at 100,000 refrigerant tons, the ENVAC automated waste management system, and the cityโs public realm.
During his years as the Senior Director of Facilities Management at Emaar Properties in Dubai, he led the facility management teams of Burj Khalifa, Emaar Malls, Emaar Entertainment, Dubai Opera, The Dubai Fountain, Emaar Hospitality Engineering, and Emaar Communities Engineering and Landscape, where he won several awards for the company including the Energy Project of the Year from the Association of Energy Engineers in 2019, the Best Operations and Maintenance of an Existing Building from MENA Green Building Awards in 2020, and the Commitment to Sustainability from the Middle East Cleaning, Hygiene & Facilities Award (MECHF) in 2021.
As the Engineering and Procurement Manager at Juma Al Majid Est. in Dubai, he managed the Engineering and Coordination Department for Dubai Mall, acting as the primary liaison with the propertyโs Civil Engineers and Architects.
With over 19 years of experience in construction and facilities management, he is recognized for his expertise in strategy and operations development across multiple asset classes.




