Faten Al-Sarraf

Faten Al Sarraf

Biography

Faten Al Saraf is an architect and interior designer with over 35 years of experience in architecture, project management, and interior design. She is the founder and CEO of Final Fix Interiors, established in 2009 with its headquarters in Dubai, and expanded with a branch in Sydney, Australia, in 2016. She is also the founder and CEO of Faten Al Saraf Architects in Baghdad.

Professional Experience

  • Founder and CEO of Final Fix Interiors since 2009, headquartered in Dubai, with a branch in Sydney, Australia, since 2016.
  • Founder and CEO of Faten Al Saraf Architects in Baghdad.
  • Contributed to establishing standards and principles for achieving harmony between architectural design and interior design.
  • Worked in Iraq for ten years and participated in the post-Gulf War reconstruction campaign in Baghdad.
  • Established an engineering contracting office in Baghdad in 1996.
  • Served as General Manager of the engineering office for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the UAE, contributing to the design and execution of various governmental, hospitality, and residential projects within the UAE and abroad.

Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Baghdad, 1989.
  • Master’s degree in Interior Architecture from the University of Baghdad.
  • Visiting lecturer at universities in the UAE and Iraq.

Achievements and Awards

  • Excellence in Achievement Award from the Government of Dubai.
  • Excellence Award in the Baghdad Reconstruction Campaign.
  • Shortlisted for the Tamayouz Award for Women in Architecture and Construction in 2015 and 2018.
  • Executive member of the Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID) in the Gulf, supporting and advancing the interior design field in Gulf countries.

Philosophy of Judging

  • Believes that judging is a significant responsibility requiring objectivity and fairness.
  • Adheres to the highest standards to evaluate works and highlight creative contributions that benefit the profession and society.