Rich entrepreneurial legacy that traces back to the 1990s.

Our company's deep entrepreneurial roots trace back to the 1990s. Since our inception, we have thrived in various industries, revolutionizing them and playing a vital role in boosting commercial activities and investments in the Maldives.

Executive
Team

Mohamed Ali Janah

Group Chairman

Mr Mohamed Ali Janah is an internationally recognised Maldivian entrepreneur and developer. With over 30 years of experience in resort and real estate development, he is Chairman of JIH. Known for his creative vision and ability to deliver quality and excellence, Mr Janah leads the strategic direction and growth of JIH and its affiliated divisions. He has delivered projects which have become the benchmark for excellence in the tourism and real estate industry in the Maldives and globally. 

Mr Janah is a leading figure in the construction and tourism industries, holding several portfolio board and advisory roles including as UN Tourism Special Advisor, Member of the Global Advisory Council for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, President of the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI), and President of the National Federation of Maldivian Employers (NFME). 

Mr Janah has been recognised for his work through various awards notably the distinguished Maldives National Award of Recognition by the Government of Maldives (2017), and the Maldives Entrepreneur of the Year (2018), and the Yeoh Tiong Lay International Federation of Western and Asian Pacific Contractors Award for Excellence (2022), and the Faces of South Asia Tourism Award (2023). 

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Ayesha Nurain Janah

FCA, CA, INFINZ (Cert)

Group Vice Chair

Ms Nurain is the Group Vice Chair at HARIM, where she leads growth strategies, new investments, and oversees operations across HARIM's various divisions. With over a decade of experience in corporate governance, finance, and strategy, she specialises in transforming businesses for sustainable growth.

A Chartered Accountant, Ms Nurain holds a Bachelor of Science in Economic Geography, a Master’s in Accounting, and is a Fellow Member of CA Maldives and a Certified Member of the Institute of Finance Professionals of New Zealand (INFINZ). She is the Founder & Director of Rehendhi Consulting, an international social impact and ESG consultancy.

Ms Nurain serves as a professional director on multiple boards, including as an Executive Board Member of the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors Associations (IFAWPCA), Executive Board Member of the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI), and a Member of the Business Council for the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. She is also Vice Chair of the CA Maldives Academic Committee and serves as Advisory Board Member for the New Zealand National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women and an Oversight Committee Member for the NZ Code of Conduct on Online Safety and Harms.

Ms Nurain has been recognized for her leadership, including as a finalist in the New Zealand Women of Influence Awards (2021, 2017), and as a University of Auckland 40 Under 40 Honouree.

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Ahmed Jasim Janah

Mr Jasim Janah is the Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Hotels & Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM), an international multi-industry business. In this role, he drives HARIM’s commercial strategies internationally; particularly across the Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UK, ensuring a competitive edge in all ventures. He also heads the project management consultancy division of HARIM overseeing multiple luxury real estate development projects.

Mr Jasim is the CEO of HARIM’s marine division, Polaris Navigators, establishing HARIM as a strong newcomer in the luxury marine market with design and build high end speedboats, and luxury yacht chartering.

Mr Jasim holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and International Business. His career spanned real estate and investment sectors. He has previously worked at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, New Zealand’s Ministry of Housing, and a major investment fund in Shenzhen, China, focused on technology and automotive industries.

Mr Jasim is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having successfully founded and led two enterprises. In 2019, he received the NZ Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia and was selected for the National University of Singapore’s Entrepreneurship Program and the Stanford Entrepreneurship Program ASES Melbourne Chapter.

Group Chief Commercial Officer

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Our Team

  • Iyaz Ibrahim

    Group Project Manager

  • Joselito Dilig

    Senior Architect & Design Team Manager

  • Ashok Raj

    Sites Manager

  • R Joseph Santos

    Lead Civil Engineer

  • Sarath Liyanage

    Group Finance Manager

  • Sara Ibrahim

    Senior Documentation & Administrative Officer

  • Hussain Amir

    Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Ibrahim Majid

    Operations Manager

  • Abdulla Wajeeh

    Logistics Manager