Bashar Masri

Massar is an Arabic word meaning "path"​. The name symbolizes the vision of its founder – to create a company that would successfully link the very best of local professionalism in Palestine with international standards. Our corporate vision is to fully integrate the Palestinian economy into the global market, by implementing best practices and fostering Western management perspectives. Massar International is a holding company headquartered in Ramallah, Palestine, which oversees and manages a network of more than 30 subsidiaries and investments. Founded in 1994 by Palestinian-American pioneer Bashar Masri, Massar has two decades of experience promoting economic development in Palestine through private sector initiatives. The company has followed the needs of the Palestinian market and proactively capitalized on opportunities to grow its business activities. Several of its key start-ups have blossomed into leaders in their respective sectors; Massar International has flourished as a result. Core businesses range from real estate development, financial services, media and ICT, to investments and corporate business development. While the chronic political turmoil unavoidably constrains us in some ways, it has motivated Massar to diversify and to build regional teams, all the while remaining true to our mission. Today, Massar International's operational network includes the MENA region. We have created a diversified portfolio with an optimal balance between short-term return on investment, future growth and maximization of shareholders’ value. Our success has been realized through our dedication to creating real value for our partners and shareholders, as we actively seeking joint venture partners and international investors for our projects in all markets.