Americana Appoints Mohamed Alabbar as Chairman and Restructures Governance in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Markets

Americana Restaurants International announced new decisions for its Board of Directors, including leadership changes and the formation of governance committees, following a board meeting held on December 16, 2025. According to the company's statement, the board decided to appoint Mr. Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar as Chairman, alongside Dr. Abdul Malik Abdullah Al-Huqail as Vice Chairman, reflecting Americana's commitment to enhancing corporate oversight and governance efficiency.

The board also approved the reformation of the Audit Committee, chaired by Subramanian Surayanarayan, with members including Dr. Abdul Malik Al-Huqail and Graham Dennis Allan, to support financial oversight and regulatory compliance. Additionally, a Nominations and Remuneration Committee was formed, chaired by Aref Abdullah Al-Bastaki, with members Majed Khalid Al-Assaf and Maryam Said Ghabash, aimed at developing hiring and remuneration policies.

The board also announced the appointment of Thaqib Muhammad Saber Awan as Secretary of the Board.

These decisions come at a time when Americana is one of the leading companies in the restaurant and food sector listed on the Abu Dhabi Financial Market, with a significant operational and investment presence in the Saudi market, making these changes particularly important for investors in both Saudi and Abu Dhabi stocks. The appointment of Mohamed Alabbar, with his extensive regional experience in managing large companies, is viewed as a supportive step to enhance market confidence and continue developing Americana's strategy in the Gulf markets.