Amira is an Industrial Group active in a variety of industries ranging from oil & Gas, Information Technologies, Logistics...
Founded in 1966 as a manufacturer of stainless steel products for the local and regional market, Amira also established one of the first ironworks and forges in Iraq, known as the Iron Works Factory.
In 1968 Amira expanded its manufacturing facilities. Soon after its expansion, Amira products dominated the Iraqi Market.
Starting 2003, the strategical partnerships of Amira led to the transition of focus towards the Oil & gas industry to become Amira in its current form, vision & strategy.
Today, Amira's extensive business Knowledge, network, experience, and solid track record led to the expansion of its current global operations.
Amira now operates in MEA, Far East, North America, Europe, and Africa.
"Conducting business in today's world requires several factors to add value to your success.
The most vital is choosing a partner that will appreciate and share the vision that you have worked so hard to achieve.
Together, that vision will become a reality..."
Lawrence Kayablian
CEO
To become a market Leader and the Partner of Choice in the Industries we work in. We aim to deliver applicable solutions with superior added economic value.
As a value-based and performance driven Business, Amira is committed to the highest HSE and Ethics Standards in the communities in which we operate.
Amira is also committed to follow all international compliance and due diligence laws and regulations (AML/CFT/FCPA...)
Amira is a dynamic presence that conducts business with authority, integrity and responsibility to core principles and partnerships.
Amira demonstrates experience and knowledge in implementing world class investments and services in emerging markets.
We constantly strive to improve our operations by identifying, assessing and delivering global investment opportunities and services through our comprehension of global markets and our resources to deliver positive business results.
With Amira's strategical positioning, we relentlessly work on broadening our holdings and those of our partners by:
Evolving our Tactics to demonstrate a diversi?ed portfolio.
Appling our know-hows and expertise to achieve projected growth
Implementing world class investments and services in emerging markets
Our people are and always have been our biggest assets. We are a diverse team of industry professionals who share a common view and set of values, whose core business is Oil, Gas & Mining
Senior Executive Team
Amira is led by an experienced board of directors and management team. Each member of the team brings their own extensive experience with them.
Management & Technical Team
With a proven track record of safely developing and operating assets in a cost-effective, efficient manner, our highly experienced management and technical team are socially responsible within our spheres of in?uence incorporating technology, knowledge and skills transfer, as well as local and social content.
Kayablian
Kayablian
Khoury
Elkhoury
As the CEO of AMIRA, Mr. Lawrence Kayablian brings to the forefront two decades of experience in a vast range of project finance and development operations in numerous sectors, such as energy, utilities and telecommunications. Over the years, he has successfully handled key merger and acquisition projects on behalf of a number of companies. Because of his work, his business network spans many international entities, such as multilateral lending agencies, public sector agencies, international corporations, and various investor bases. From an Iraqi industrial family with decades of business experience, especially in steel and manufacturing, he was raised in an environment that sharpened his leadership skills. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Baghdad University, Iraq, and is fluent in English and Arabic.
As the COO of AMIRA, Mr. Arman Kayablian brings to the stage 15 years of experience in a wide range of project finance and development operations in diverse sectors such as energy, utilities, telecommunications and industrial energy solutions. His in-depth technology experience has added to the efficiency and success track record of AMIRA, while his dedication to success has been central to motivating and inspiring the team. From an Iraqi industrial family with decades of business experience, especially in steel and manufacturing, he was raised in an environment that honed his leadership skills. He holds a BBA from the George Washington University School of Business in Washington D.C. and is fluent in English and Arabic.
As AMIRA's VP of Operations, Mr. Nagib G. Khoury heads the company's portfolio of investments; ensuring projects are smoothly moving forward in-line with set plans and budgets. He also manages day to day transactions plus the on-the-ground business requirements of the Beirut Headquarters. A seasoned General Manager with over 43 years of experience in a variety of industries and markets in the MENA region, he joined AMIRA after 14 years at Khalil Fattal & Fils, where he held several senior positions ranging from General Manager of several business divisions in Lebanon to Country Manager of the Iraqi territory. Prior to this, he was the Country Manager of IBM WTC/Juffali Group PC division in Saudi Arabia, where he spent 17 years managing the growth of the business. His business and operational expertise coupled with his strong public relations contribute to advancing AMIRA's mandate in the region, as well as successfully growing the organization globally.
Mr. Elie El-Khoury is AMIRA'S director of Business Development. He earned his MBA from Los Angeles, California and has an excess of 12 years of experience in business development, expansion, negotiations and contract closing, landing major contracts in the fields of Information Technology, Services, Construction and Telecom. Previously, he was Group Chief Operating Officer of a major Holding in Qatar and the Middle East, and helped build, acquire and expand landmark brands from Retail to F&B, Information Technology and Security & Defense. He is a certified Strategic Negotiator, coached by world renowned business coaches such as Brian Tracy and Alan Weiss, on particular technical skills involved in the negotiations and closing of contracts, such as body language, communication skills and marketing strategies.