Rabih V. Fakhreddine

Rabih V. Fakhreddine
ربيع فخر الدين
EducationAmerican University of Beirut (2006, BBA)
OccupationBusinessman
Known for7 Management

Rabih V. Fakhreddine (Arabic: ربيع فخر الدين) is a Lebanese businessman. He is known for establishing, 7 Management, a Dubai-based company specializing in hospitality and entertainment.[1][2]

Early life and education

Fakhreddine was born and raised in Lebanon. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the American University of Beirut in 2006.[3]

Career

Fakhreddine began his career in sales before joining British American Tobacco, a British multinational company, as the manager of the Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes (Horeca) division.[4][5]

In 2015, he founded 7 Management,[6] a company specializing in the development and management of hospitality and entertainment venues in the Middle East.[3][7] The company operates in Lebanon, the UAE, Qatar, and in Europe, specifically in Greece and Romania.[3]

In September 2020, Fakhreddine received the UAE Golden Visa and settled with his family in Dubai.[7] In 2024, 7 Management was appointed as the operator of Astir Beach in Athens.[2][8] In December 2024, 7 Management announced its management of the "25 Jump Street" project in collaboration with Ennismore; it is the first licensed street for restaurants and entertainment in Dubai, located in One Central.[8][9][10]

Fakhreddine is a board member of the Global Smile Foundation and a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), UAE chapter.[4]

References

  1. ^ East, Forbes Middle. "Rabih Fakhreddine, Founder And CEO Of 7 Management: Nights To Remember". Forbes ME. Archived from the original on 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  2. ^ a b Report, GN Focus (2025-02-11). "7 Management appointed as operator of Athens' iconic Astir Beach". Gulf News. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  3. ^ a b c "Rabih Fakhreddine in a podcast with Nayla: 'The sky is my limit, but my feet are on the ground'". annahar.com. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  4. ^ a b Waqar, Muhammad. "Rabih Fakhreddine". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  5. ^ "Interview: From Beirut to the world - Hotelier Middle East". 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  6. ^ Thomas, Aby Sam (2023-02-13). "Setting The Trend: Rabih Fakhreddine, Founder And CEO, 7 Management". Entrepreneur. Archived from the original on 2025-06-22. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  7. ^ a b "From Lebanon to the world.. Entrepreneurs flying beyond the homeland's borders". CNN Arabic. 2021-10-03. Archived from the original on 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  8. ^ a b ""7 Management" operator of the famous "Astir" beach in Athens". Khaleej Times - Arabic Edition. 2025-02-05. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  9. ^ Report, Gulf News (2024-12-14). "25 Jump Street, Dubai's first licensed street, to open in One Central". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  10. ^ ""25 Jump Street" in Dubai: A new destination for food and celebrations". Khaleej Times - Arabic Edition. 2024-12-20. Archived from the original on 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-12-05.