Ayman Al Burti

CEO | Board Leader | Shaping the Future of Real Estate & Retail in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

About

As Chief Executive Officer of Azad Properties, I guide a portfolio of 18 properties with over 1.4 million sqm of leasable space and a pipeline exceeding 2 million sqm. My focus is on driving growth, performance, and long term value across retail, logistics and commercial real estate in Saudi Arabia. As president of MECSC&R, Chairman of Jeddah Central Markets Company and as a board member of the Jeddah Chamber on the Urban Development and Commerce and Retail Committees, I work closely with government, investors and industry peers to advance national priorities and represent Saudi Arabia's retail and real estate sector regionally and internationally.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Azad Properties
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

  • President of the Board of Directors at Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R)
    Dec 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Jeddah Chamber غرفة جدة (2 yrs)
    • Member of Tourism & Culture Council
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
      Present

    • Chairman of the commercial & retail committee
      Dec 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Dec 2024 - Present · 2 yrs
      Present

    • Memebr at Real Estate development committee
      Dec 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Dec 2024 - Present · 2 yrs
      Present

  • Chairman of the Board at Jeddah Central Markets Co.
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Chief Commercial Officer at AWJ Holding Company
    Oct 2016 - Sep 2019 · 3 yrs