Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Boeing has appointed Fahad Al Mheiri as its new Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa region( Mena), starting in January.

Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri succeeds Kuljit Ghata-Aura, who has moved into a new executive role with the company.

Previously the Managing Director of Raytheon Emirates, Al Mheiri brings a wealth of executive leadership experience and regional expertise to the role.

He will be focused on strengthening Boeing's strategic initiatives and partnerships across the region that support national strategies to grow the aerospace sector, said the global aviation major in a statement.

Boeing's presence in Saudi Arabia will continue to be managed separately under Asaad Aljomoai, President Boei...