Management Team

Malek Sultan Al Malek
Managing Director

Malek Sultan Al Malek is the Managing Director of Dubai Internet City (DIC) and Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), members of TECOM Investments, leading clusters in the technology and outsourcing sectors in the UAE.

Since joining DIC in 2002 and through holding various executive management roles, Al Malek has led and significantly contributed in positioning DIC as a pioneering technology destination in the region. Currently, the business park hosts most of the IT Fortune 500 companies, including around 1,400 specialized industry leaders from diverse segments of the information and communication technology sector. In 2010, Dubai Internet City achieved record growth with over 150 companies setting up base at the business park.

In addition to DIC, Al Malek manages Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), the world’s first business park dedicated to the outsourcing industry. He is responsible for ensuring that the Free Zone maintains its competitive advantage for companies in the onshore outsourcing business. DOZ was ranked amongst the ‘50 special economic zones’ of the future by the Foreign Direct Investment magazine in 2009.

Al Malek is known for his results-oriented management acumen and leadership capabilities. Key areas of focus have been his strong belief in supporting young entrepreneurs, fostering innovation and establishing Dubai as a hub for home grown talent.

He has a bachelor’s degree from the UAE-based Higher College of Technology and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Bradford University, UK. He is also a board member of the Energy Management Services International.

Majed Alsuwaidi
Director Business Development

Majed Al Suwaidi is the Director of Business Development with Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone, responsible for negotiating and managing business relationships, contributing to the development of products that serve market needs, and identifying sales strategies to leverage new business opportunities.

In his current capacity, Majed also oversees and streamlines operations to ensure consistent performance improvements at the DIC Regional Sales department and compliance with TECOM sales functions, policies and procedures. He additionally ensures that processes and measures are in conformity with local and international market standards.

Concurrently, Majed heads FirstSteps@DIC Division, a unique facility specifically designed for ICT companies seeking to operate from Dubai on a short-term basis.

Since joining Dubai Internet City in April 2006 as Sales Director, Majed has re-organized the ICT business park’s sales structure through the integration of products and services as well as segmenting teams based on regional targets. He has also ensured the alignment of DIC’s sales strategy with TECOM Investment’s overall mission to achieve efficiency within his department.

Earlier, Majed had a five-year stint with Emirates airline that was followed by his role as a core member of the business development team at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Majed holds a Masters in Business Administration

Ammar Al Malik is the Director of Operations at Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), the premier outsourcing destination in the middle east and a member of TECOM Investments.

In his role, Ammar is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational direction of the distinctive business project and driving new initiatives to develop DOZ into an outsourcing industry hub.

Since its inauguration in 2007, Dubai Outsource Zone has attracted top global names across different sectors, including Nokia Siemens, Du, Intelenet, Emirates Airlines, Mashreq Bank and L&T.

Ammar Al Malik was among the management committee involved in the development of DOZ’s value propositions and the implementation of its vision and strategy.

Prior to joining Dubai Outsource Zone, Ammar Al Malik was the Strategic Planning Officer at Dubai e-government. Through his tenure, he garnered rich experience in PMO, Strategic Planning Processes and Quality.

Ammar holds a Master’s Degree in “Business Administration” from the Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan

Reem Shaban is Head of Marketing at Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone, members of TECOM Investments. She is responsible for achieving the corporate and business objectives of the brands through the development of the strategic marketing plan and utilisation of effective communication, marketing, media and PR tools. 

As part of her role, Reem is also mandated to develop, direct and handle brand events, business partnerships, CSR projects and strategic associations. Ensuring the delivery of effective and consistent external communication that accurately represents the organisational goals.

Prior to joining Dubai Internet City, Reem Shaban was an Account Manager at Fortune Promoseven, a leading advertising and communication agency in the UAE where she developed, oversaw and implemented advertising strategies for National Commercial Bank. She has also played a key role in managing communications for Etisalat, Dubai Duty Free and L’Oreal.

Reem has been recognized for her contribution to the brands she has worked with and the industry. Under her leadership DIC received the ‘Achievement Award’ at GITEX Technology Week 2010, the leading annual ICT conference in the region. TECOM Investments also presented her with the ‘Brand Manager Award for Valuable Contribution’ in 2009 as well as the ‘Best Saving Initiative Award’ in 2010 in and NCB awarded her with the ‘Best Client Servicing Member’ in 2005.

Reem holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the Lebanese American University and is a member of its ‘Honorary Students Club’. She has taken international leadership training (ILT) courses in communication, leadership as well as productivity and strategic marketing.