ACI - Kuwait Chapter present the Award of Achievement to an individual in recognition of outstanding in the field of concrete in the state of Kuwait.

This year 2007-2008 Mr. Ghazi fahad Al-Nafisi was selected as the award`s recipient because of his valuable over 40 years of visionary leadership & contribution to development.

Mr. Ghazi fahad Al-Nafisi Born in Kuwait 22 November 1941, graduate from Victoria High-School in Cairo 1962, Granted a Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering from Chelsea College University of London 1965.

Professional Career

• 1967 - 1976
  Chairman & General Manager
  Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company.
• 1972 - 1973
  KAFCO airport pipeline
  (He saved KFCO millions by taking early initiative and acting as a general contractor).
• 1971 - 1976
  Board Member
  Kuwait National Petroleum Co
• 1974 to Present
  Salhia Real Estate Co. K.S. Chairman and Managing Director Co-founder.

What Makes Him Special ?

• Visionary : At a very early age he founded one of the most successful shareholding development company.
• Personally : involved with his projects.
• Every project : as a "living being" to be cared for until mature.
• Established a Culture of Quality in Projects which is evident in Salhia's properties.
• Invested in Quality
• Strong People-Management & Skills.
• Business Leadership & Entrepreneurial spirit..

Development is the hard way of making money in real estate but it is the most gratifying because it is challenging and has a lasting legacy Ghazi Alnafisi.

Business Leadership

• Vice Chairman (Co Founder Member)
  Independent Petroleum Group s.a.k
• Chairman
  Kuwait Hotels Owners Association
• Vice Chairman
  Azzad Catering & Services Co.
• Chairman
  Gulf Investment Company - Bahrain.
• Chairman & Managing Director
  National Investment Company - Kuwait.
• 1998 to date
  Board Member - Arcapita, Bahrain.