Boeing taps new VP for MENA ops: US planemaker Boeing has appointed Fahad Al Mheiri (LinkedIn) as its new vice president (VP) for the Middle East and North Africa operations, effective January 2026, according to a press release. Al Mheiri — who previously served as managing director of Raytheon Emirates — is set to oversee Boeing’s regional partnerships and investments in local infrastructure, as well as research and development.