Name: Ziad El Chaar
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: DarGlobal
Ziad El Chaar is a seasoned real estate executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across some of the Middle East’s most prominent property development companies. He assumed his current role in 2020, leading Dar Global, the international arm of Dar Al Arkan, and has since played a central role in shaping its global expansion and brand-driven development strategy. Under Ziad El Chaar’s leadership, Dar Global has built a diversified international portfolio across 14 cities in nine countries, partnering with brands like the Trump Organisation, Aston Martin, ELIE SAAB, and W Hotels.
In H1 2025, the company posted USD 155.4M in revenue, USD 1.8B in assets, and a gross development value of USD 12.5B across 17 projects, with 3,509 units sold. Chaar led the USD 1B Trump Plaza Jeddah launch, expanding Dar Global significantly in Saudi Arabia. He also holds leadership roles at Bahrain Financing, Wasalt, SHL Finance, and Quara, with past CEO positions at Emaar International, Dar Al Arkan, and DAMAC. Known for disciplined leadership, vision, and operational excellence, he drives strategic growth, partnerships, and long-term value in regional and global real estate.
