Visionary Investor from Iraq Building into the Future with Batumi View Marina in Georgia

Mr. Ahmed Syan, a multi-potential successful businessman, is now building into the future with the Batumi View marina on the Georgian coast of the Black Sea. Batumi View is a multifunctional complex 20 meters from the Black Sea, on the New Boulevard. The complex consists of a 5-star hotel and three residential buildings, a children's playground, outdoor pool, SPA, tennis court, gym, catering facilities, convenient parking system, and a constructed beach and marina.

The complex presents an eclectic mix of architecture, ranging from charming 19th century classical edifices to ultra-modern skyscrapers housing hotels. Batumi View is the jewel of the Black Sea, and choosing Georgia for such big investment comes after the recent development of the country's economic and tourism sectors. The undeniable beauty and hospitality of the Georgian people are also crucial factors for investors like Mr. Ahmed to move their attention to the country.

“Georgia is one of the most ancient countries of the world, with a rich history. It’s a country with unique folklore, diverse nature, and deep-rooted traditions,” says Mr. Ahmed.

The project is currently in its final stages of construction, in partnership with the Rekan Group, yet the Georgian government's new policy of banning Iraqi citizens from visiting Georgia has made it impossible for the project’s supervisors and engineers to oversee the project. Supporting and keeping the doors of the country open is key to attracting investors, and to developing the economy and outlook of the country.

In addition to Batumi View, Mr. Ahmed owns several crucial projects in Iraq that have contributed effectively to the country's development in the health, landscape, and tourism and entertainment sectors. The latest project is the Mall of Kirkuk in Kirkuk City, a modern shopping center located in the heart of the city on an area of 41,500 sq m and now the biggest gathering place and luxury shopping center for 1.4 million people, with a total of 100 shops, 9000sqm green area, and three parking lots with 1700 spots.

Since 2009, the company has been working in the amusement and entertainment business in Iraq. Its Smileland company has seven indoor and outdoor amusement parks and centers in Erbil, Kirkuk, and Baghdad, while a new waterpark is currently under-construction in Kirkuk on a 16,000 sq m area- set to be the largest and most modern park in the region, able host around 25,000 people at the same time.

Its Starway company, based in Sweden and operating in Iraq, is recognized as the leading amusement services supplier in a wide network of industry leaders in the global market. The company recently obtained membership of the American Association of Amusement Suppliers, IAAPA.

Mr. Ahmed is currently the Vice Chair of Hawkary Inc, a group of companies that are based in the Kurdistani region of Iraq. The group has been working in Iraq since 1991, creating a new language for business and community service in the health, construction, amusement, trade, and tourism sectors. In the health sector, Hawkary Pharma represents one of the top five fastest growing pharmaceutical distribution companies, occupying a significant share in the Iraqi market with 21 high-tech warehouses operating in 18 cities. In the recent years, the Hawkary Group founded the MED and MERA company in Switzerland specialized in medicine manufacturing. Moreover, The Mihrabani Surgical Hospital is Hawkary' s new project in the health sector, currently under construction in Erbil, for which Mr. Ahmed is one of the main shareholders.

Following Hawkary's motto and mission of economic development and reducing unemployment, in 2008 they launched the TEAMMART supermarkets, the first chain of markets in Iraq. To date, TEAMMART has expanded to 76 branches, providing thousands the convenience of shopping for affordable prices and healthy products. Despite the economic situation and the instability of the country, Mr. Ahmed has been able to take these challenges as opportunities, shatter the stereotypes, and bring about a different language for business in the country, and now he is building into the future with Batumi View's multi-million marina on the beautiful coast of Georgia.