Albert Elias Matta

Background

Matta, Albert Elias was born on March 17, 1938 in Bhamdoun, Lebanon. Son of Elias Khalil and Kiriaki Bechara (Karam) Matta.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, American University, Beirut, 1962. Master of Geography, Delf (The Netherlands) University, 1965.

Career

Assistant general manager, Geographical Affairs, Lebanon, 1963-1969; owner, Zakher Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 1969-1987; owner, Beach Hotel, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 1977-1995; owner, SIFICO, Sharjah, since 1975; owner, S.S.I., Sharjah, since 1975; managing partner, Sumerland, Abu Dhabi, since 1975; managing partner, Al Birkeh Restaurant, Abu Dhabi, since 1990; managing partner, Sahara Residence, Abu Dhabi, since 1992; managing partner, Cyber Cafe, Abu Dhabi, since 1996; partner, Capitol Hotel, Dubai, since 1997.

Achievements

• Albert Elias Matta has been listed as a noteworthy Hotel executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Dean Lebanese Community in Abu Dhabi.

Interests

• Avocations: stock market, world economy.

Connections

Married Claire Nakhle Hanna, October 7, 1968. 1 child, Samar Albert.

Father:

Elias Khalil Matta

Mother:

Kiriaki Bechara (Karam) Matta

Spouse:

Claire Nakhle Hanna

child:

Samar Albert Matta