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Engineer Abdul Wahab Bukhari
Leadership

Engineer Abdul Wahab Bukhari

Founder & General Manager — Basateen AlBarakah

Born in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Eng. Abdul Wahab holds a higher diploma in Aircraft Electronics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, Florida, 1984). He served 36 years at Saudi Arabian Airlines — 15 of which leading Aircraft Inspection and Technical Quality Assurance — and holds licenses from the FAA and EASA.

He founded Basateen AlBarakah years before his retirement in 1441 H, building deep experience in operations, contract management and serving official Hajj missions from Asia, East Asia and Africa. He also led an architectural contracting firm (2001–2007), delivering 15–18 residential buildings across Makkah, Jeddah and Taif.

Education

  • Higher Diploma in Aircraft Electronics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida — 1984
  • Born and raised in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, bringing deep local knowledge and connections across the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Aviation Career

  • 36 years of distinguished service at Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia).
  • 15 years leading Aircraft Inspection and Technical Quality Assurance departments.
  • Extensive experience in aviation maintenance, safety standards, and operational excellence.

Contracting & Construction

  • Founded and managed an architectural contracting firm from 2001 to 2007.
  • Delivered 15–18 residential buildings across Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Jeddah, and Taif.
  • Managed full project lifecycles from design to handover, demonstrating strong operational and contract management skills.

Catering & Hospitality

  • Founded Basateen AlBarakah Catering & Food Services Company years before retirement in 1441 H.
  • Built the company to serve official Hajj missions from Asia, East Asia, and Africa.
  • Overseen expansion into corporate catering, schools, charities, events, and retail outlets.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), USA
  • Licensed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
  • Extensive certifications in aircraft electronics, inspection, and quality assurance.
36
Years Aviation
15–18
Residential Buildings
8+
Years Catering
FAA · EASA
Licensed

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Head Office
Makkah Al-Mukarramah — Waly Al-Ahd 2 District, P.O. Box 7757, Code 24574, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone
+966 12 275 0186 | +966 50 366 4075 | +966 55 557 1713
Email
info@basateen-albarakah.com