Tarik bin Faisal Al-Qasimi

Sheikh Tarik bin Faisal Al Qasimi is an Emirati Jiu-Jitsu champion, businessman, and a member of the Al Qasimi family of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.[1][2] He served as a member of the Executive Council of the Government of Sharjah and led the economic committee from 1997 to 2007.[3] He is the Chairman of ENSHAA PSC, Chairman of Emirates Investments Group and serves as the Chairman of Arab Union for Entrepreneurship.[4][5]

Sheikh Tarik bin Faisal Al-Qasimi
Tarik in 2019
Born
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
NationalityEmirati
Alma materUniversity of Westminster
OccupationChairman, Arab Union for Entrepreneurship ENSHAA
Chairman, Emirates Investments Group
WebsiteEmirates Investments Group

Early life

Tarik earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai and master's degree in International Finance from Westminster University. He completed a certification in executive management from Harvard University and other certifications from London Business School, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.

Career

After completing his education, Tarik returned to Sharjah. He served as chairman for the General Authority of Sharjah Free Zones in 1999.[6] He was involved in the creation and growth of Sharjah and served on the Sharjah Economic Development (SEDD) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).[7][8] He was involved in the creation and growth of enterprises to develop and manage projects in hospitality and real estate through six operating units: Enshaa, Faya Investments and others.[9][10] He developed Palazzo Versace Dubai, a luxury five-star hotel in Dubai.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Jiu-Jitsu

Tarik is a professional martial artist and won the multiple titles:

  • Bronze medal in the blue belt division European Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Lisbon Portugal in 2011.[19]
  • Gold medal European[20]
  • Silver medal worlds No Gi 2014 in Los Angeles US International Jiu-Jitsu Championship[21][22]
  • Silver medal worlds No Gi 2015[23]
  • Gold medal Abu Dhabi grand slam in London 2016[20]

References
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  3. LLC, Emirates Global Funding Group LLC Investment, Emirates Global Funding Group. "Board Members | Emirates Global Funding Group LLC". www.emiratesgulfglobal.com. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
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  7. "Sharjah's Air Arabia makes debut flight". The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. 1 November 2003. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  8. "United Arab Emirates announces new circuit – Automotive News". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  9. "Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qassimi elected Chairman of Board of Directors of Arab Union for Entrepreneurship – InvOrOut". InvOrOut. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  10. "Versace Celebrates The Grand Opening of Palazzo Versace Dubai | VELVET Magazine". velvet-mag.com. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  11. Brunt, Lara (30 November 2016). "Donatella Versace's Dubai dream – is this the city's most glamorous hotel?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  12. "Dubai's new luxury hotel opens doors in fine style". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  13. "Fashion Designer Hotel| Hotel Versace Dubai: press & media". www.palazzoversace.ae. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  14. "Versace celebrates the grand opening of Palazzo Versace Dubai - ZoeMagazine.net". ZoeMagazine.net. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
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  16. "Antigua govt. to take back land if hotel and resort fail". Kaieteur News. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  17. "Sheik Tariq Al Qassimi signs $1bn hotel deal in Antigua". Antillean Media Group. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  18. "Callaloo Cay Resort Project Breaks Ground in Antigua". Caribbean Journal. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  19. Primebjj (29 January 2011). "EMIRATES ONE NEWS! TRAIN HARD,WIN EASY !: H.E Sheikh Tariq Bin Faisal bin Khalid Al Qassimi". EMIRATES ONE NEWS! TRAIN HARD,WIN EASY !. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  20. "H.E. Sheikh Tariq wins Gold in London!". Team Nogueira Dubai. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  21. "Sheikh Tariq Al Qassimi claims second at US jiu jitsu tournament". The National. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  22. "Tariq bin Faisal Al Qasimi wins silver at 2015 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship". wam. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  23. "Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qasimi Wins Silver at 2015 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship". Highbeam. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
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