Indian Business Network (SIBN), that works under the aegis of the Consulate General of India, announced the appointment of Abdullah M. Al-Kassabi as its new president. He succeeds Musaab S. Al Muhaidib, general manager of Masdar Building Materials, a leading trading company in steel, timber and aluminum in Saudi Arabia. Abdullah M. Al-Kassabi is the board member of Al-Kassabi Family office and CEO of Saudi Musheera Company Ltd. Abdullah obtained his BS degree in Engineering Management from University of Missouri-Rolla, MO, USA and his MBA from University of Business and Technology, Jeddah, KSA. Al-Kassabi brings with him strong problem-solving abilities. He is excellent in networking and relationship building skills and works easily with all levels of professionals. He is highly skilled as a cross-cultural liaison with knowledge and awareness of Western and Middle Eastern cultures and business customs. He has experience in Saudi Arabia's government agency relations, outstanding verbal and written communication skills and speaks English and Arabic fluently. Indian Ambassador Ahmad Javed is the Patron of SIBN, Indian Consul General Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh is the Vice-Patron and Dr. Mohammed Nurul Hasan, consul (commerce), is the convener of SIBN. The executive management committee includes Vice-President Mohammed Alungal, General Secretary Mir Gazanfar Ali Zaki, Joint Secretary Adnan Ahmad Zagzoog, Treasurer Vijay Soni, Public Relation Officer Sultan Fouad Masoom and Event Coordinators Mohd. Viquar Ahmed and Esa Bin Ayaz Shabibi. SIBN is a professional organization that groups together entrepreneurs, senior executives and professionals from Saudi Arabia and India. Formally launched on March 13, 2005, SIBN aims to be the nodal point for high-level interaction between the business communities of India and Saudi Arabia. SIBN aims to act as an informal interface to promote trade and commerce, business alliances, joint ventures and investments between India and Saudi Arabia on a bilateral basis. SIBN aims at introducing Indian companies to the vast opportunities that exist in the Kingdom and to aid them in projecting their expertise and strengths in various disciplines for prospective alliances with business and trade organizations operating in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to provide a reciprocal interface for business and trade organizations established in Saudi Arabia to explore business opportunities in India. SIBN has facilitated many business delegations to support Indo-Saudi Business relationship. — SG
