Abdulla K. Bel Houl

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Chief Executive Officer at TECOM Group Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Abdulla Belhoul is the CEO of TECOM Group, leveraging a background in civil engineering and an MBA to manage a portfolio of 10 business districts. His career includes leadership roles at Dubai Holding, where he contributed to landmark projects that shaped Dubai’s skyline, and a focus on driving Dubai’s knowledge-based economy.

He recently spearheaded strategic acquisitions and development projects valued at over AED 2 billion to expand TECOM Groups portfolio.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Knowledge Economy
Frequently speaks on his commitment to bolstering Dubai's knowledge-based economy by developing sector-focused business ecosystems that attract global companies and talent.
Sustainable Growth
Emphasizes fostering sustainable, long-term growth as a core part of TECOM's vision, particularly in recent statements about major acquisitions and new developments.
Innovation Ecosystems
Focuses on building environments that nurture innovation, from startups in the in5 incubator to partnerships with global tech giants like Google and Microsoft.

Media Appearances

Power Letters 2023: Abdulla Belhoul, chief executive officer, Tecom Group. Featured in Gulf Business

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Abdulla Belhoul – Power Letters 2025. Featured in Gulf Business

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In 2026, it's time for CEOs to rethink HQs and look to Dubai's .... Featured in Fortune

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Work History

7-2022
Chief Executive Officer at TECOM Group Dubai
10-2021
Board Member at du
11-2020 - 7-2022
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Dubai Holding Asset Management
1-2019 - 10-2023
Member Board Of Directors at Axiom Telecom
3-2018 - 11-2020
Chief Commercial Officer at TECOM Group Dubai

Education

2012 - 2014
UAE Consortium for Executive Development Programme from INSEAD
2014 - 2015
International Director Program from INSEAD

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Insights For Selling To Abdulla K.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abdulla K. is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abdulla K.

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abdulla K. move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Abdulla K. take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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