Bassel Zein

Bassel Zein, MBA, CRRP is a seasoned professional in the retail and leasing sector, currently serving as the Director of Retail & Leasing at United Development Company since January 2023. Prior to this role, Bassel held the position of Mall General Manager at Gulf Mall from October 2020 to January 2023 and was the Head of Leasing at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi from March 2018 to July 2019. Experience also includes roles as Head of Leasing & Strategic Partnerships at Emaar from August 2014 to December 2017 and Head of Leasing at Amer Group from April 2012 to August 2014. Bassel's educational background includes a Professional Certificate in Real Estate Economics & Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2020, an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Lebanese American University (1999-2001), and a BS in Business Marketing from the same institution (1995-1998).