Dr. Sulaiman AlFahim, chief executive officer of Hydra Properties, a leading UAE-based international property developer, has been bestowed with the “Outstanding Achiever of the Year 2008” honor at the inaugural Arabian Property Awards function held recently here. Al-Fahim said: “It is a great feeling to be feted as the Outstanding Achiever by a respected opinion maker such as Arabian Property Magazine. I'm extremely happy that my commitment to the cause of Hydra Properties is yielding rich rewards. I'm a firm believer in hard work, and I sincerely wish my success at the highest echelons of business could be an inspiration to the next generation of business leaders in the UAE.” The Outstanding Achiever Award is the latest feather in the cap for Al-Fahim. Earlier this year, he was ranked 16th in the list of the Most Influential Arabs by Arabian Business Magazine. In 2007, he had won the “Visionary of the Year Award” at the CEO Middle East Awards. Karam Awad, managing director, ITP Executive, said: “Dr. Al-Fahim has been honored with the Outstanding Achiever award for his distinct economic vision, and his success in leading Hydra Properties, locally and globally, to become one of the most leading real estate development companies in the region within a very short period of time.” Al-Fahim has been the driving force behind the astonishing rise to the top by the Hydra Properties in a short span of time. His philosophy of sustainable development and concern for eco-friendly practices have helped Hydra Properties to carve out a niche in the global realtyscape. Hydra Properties has blazed a new trail by raising landmark projects across the continents, stretching from Hydra Waves in Mexico to Al-Aqeeq Marina in Kuwait. Hydra Properties' major ventures in the UAE include Hydra Village Abu Dhabi, Hydra Village Sharjah, Hydra Avenue Towers, Hydra 55, Marina Spirit, Abu Dhabi Golf Walk, Hydra Corporate Towers, Hydra Heights, Hydra Downtown Towers Dubai, Hydra Towers Business Bay Dubai and Hydra Twin Towers, Jumeirah Village, Dubai. Hydra Properties is a privately-owned company, established in 2006 in Abu Dhabi. The company was established with a vision to provide the UAE, Middle East and the world with unprecedented development. __
