His Excellency AbdulAziz Al-Ghurair is the Chairman of Mashreq Group and he is the member of the Board of Directors of Abdullah Al Ghurair Group of Co... Read more
His Excellency AbdulAziz Al-Ghurair is the Chairman of Mashreq Group and he is the member of the Board of Directors of Abdullah Al Ghurair Group of Companies, one of the biggest and most successful business groups in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East His Excellency was appointed as Chairman of UAE Banks Federation. His Excellency’s wide experience in the banking industry continues to contribute and steer the mission of the UAE Banks Federation.
Homaid is the Deputy Group CEO and Chief Corporate & Human Capital Officer at Mubadala, overseeing various divisions including Human Capital, Corporat... Read more
Homaid is the Deputy Group CEO and Chief Corporate & Human Capital Officer at Mubadala, overseeing various divisions including Human Capital, Corporate Services, Digital and Technology Services, Government Affairs, and Community Affairs. As a key member of Mubadala's Investment Committee, Homaid plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's investment strategies, and ensuring that projects and investments align with the company's overall goals. He also leads the Mubadala Foundation. Before the merger of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), Homaid led the Aerospace and Engineering Services division, focusing on advancing Abu Dhabi and the UAE's aerospace, ICT, and defence sectors. Homaid holds leadership roles in various sectors, serving as Chairman of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Maximus Air Cargo and Solutions+. Additionally, he serves on the boards of First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Aviation, Al Waha Capital, the UAE International Investors Council, the UAE Banks Federation, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council. Committed to empowering UAE Nationals, he actively mentors and develops emerging leaders and industry experts, including as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Khalifa University as well as the Institute of Applied Technology, where he plays a vital role in fostering educational excellence and the professional growth of talented Emiratis. Before his tenure at Mubadala, Homaid served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the UAE Armed Forces, specializing in military aviation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the USA and is a Six Sigma Black Belt, certified by General Electric, reflecting his commitment to excellence and leadership.
H.E Mohamed Omran Al Shamsi withholds 35 years of experience as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Etisalat in 2012. He is currently Chairman of ... Read more
H.E Mohamed Omran Al Shamsi withholds 35 years of experience as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Etisalat in 2012. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors for Ras Al Khaimah Properties Company, Chairman of the Board of Governors for the American University in Ras Al Khaimah, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of RAK Medical and Health Science University.
H.E. Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar is the Managing Director of Emirates Integrated Telecom Company since September 2020. He is a Telecom Veteran, who has 30... Read more
H.E. Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar is the Managing Director of Emirates Integrated Telecom Company since September 2020. He is a Telecom Veteran, who has 30 years of experience with Etisalat Group in the UAE during which he held various positions, the most recently of which was Chief Executive Officer. Currently H.E. is the Chairman of Commercial Bank of Dubai and was a board member at CBD since 2018. He was a board member at RAK Bank since 2016-2018. H.E. held various senior positions like the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Thuraya Group and Etisalat Services Holding and Deputy Chair of the GSM Association, H.E. has great achievements and was named Telecom Leader of the Year in 2014 by the Mobile World Congress and CEO of the Year – Telecom 2013 by CEO Middle East.. H.E. holds a BS in Civil Engineering and Computer Science from Gonzaga University, USA and is a graduate of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development. On November 7th 2016, H.E. Ahmad was appointed as Director General of Dubai Community Development Authority.
Eng. Yahya Bin Saeed Al Lootah Chairman S.S. Lootah Group Eng. Yahya Lootah holds a degree in civil architectural engineering and a Master of Scien... Read more
Eng. Yahya Bin Saeed Al Lootah Chairman S.S. Lootah Group Eng. Yahya Lootah holds a degree in civil architectural engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Bridgeport, USA He has been an active leader within the family business ever since and is currently the Chairman of S.S. Lootah Group, a leading diversified business based in Dubai, famous for its diverse, successful business ventures and profound dedication to corporate citizenship. The group is active across key business sectors including construction, real estate, energy, and financial services, applied research, ICT, education, hospitality, media, and healthcare. As S.S. Lootah moves beyond its 60th year of successful entrepreneurial initiatives and projects that have brought economic, social, and environmental benefits to people around the world. Eng. Yahya Lootah leads the business with an "Actions speak louder than words" philosophy, supported by the core values of innovation, leadership, and partnership. Under his leadership, S.S. Lootah Group has adopted many pioneering business excellence models and has been honored with many local and international prestigious awards including the Mohamed Bin Rashid Business Award and Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport. Eng. Yahya Lootah conceived S.S. Lootah International Investment Group in 1996 to ease partnerships and cooperation with leading international companies. Today, the company operates subsidiaries in India, Germany, and Canada as well as project offices in South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Eng. Yahya Lootah is the Chairman of Lootah BC Gas L.L.C., the leading private gas utility in the region. His visionary approach combined with a unique strategic leadership played a vital role in conceiving and developing business concepts unique to the region and joint ventures that have contributed to the UAE’s sustainable economic growth positively, supporting iconic projects like Palm Island, Burj Khalifa, Expo 2020, Dubai South, Dubai Creek, Blue Water and Yas Island among others. Currently, Eng. Yahya Lootah is the Vice Chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank and a Committee Member of BNRC, BCIC, and Profit Distribution. In addition,, Eng. Yahya Lootah is a member of the Family Business Advisory Committee of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. He is also the vice chairman of the Board of Trustees of Saeed Ahmad Lootah Charity Foundation, and Dubai Medical University, the pioneering medical institution of the region. Eng. Yahya Lootah’s vision of serving the people of the UAE through innovation, leadership, and partnership is articulated through his avid promotion and support of Public -Private Partnerships, SMEs, and sustainable development.
Dr. Sulaiman Mousa Al Jassim’s contributions, especially in the development of the UAE's education sector, are well regarded. He served as the forme... Read more
Dr. Sulaiman Mousa Al Jassim’s contributions, especially in the development of the UAE's education sector, are well regarded. He served as the former Vice President of Zayed University and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Al Fujairah National Insurance Company and Abu Dhabi University. He is also the Chairman of Al Jassim Trading Group and Al Jassim Marble and Tile Factory, Vice Chairman of Sultan Alowais Culture Foundation and AlKhaleej Investment Education Services.
Maha AlQattan is the Group Chief Sustainability Officer at DP World. Her leadership involves overseeing and developing of the organization’s respons... Read more
Maha AlQattan is the Group Chief Sustainability Officer at DP World. Her leadership involves overseeing and developing of the organization’s response to climate change, education, and social inequality in the supply chain and logistics sector and the wider communities where DP World operates. As CSO, Maha is instrumental in shaping and delivering the company's decarbonization strategy to support DP World’s Net Zero targets. She also oversees the company’s sustainability strategy, which is in line with the UN's SDGs and influences DP World's business commitments to customers, investors, partners and communities. Previously, Maha served as DP World's Group Chief People Officer, a role she held for almost seven years. A critical milestone in her role was her reorganization and optimization of the HR department, renaming it the ‘People’ department to reflect the new strategy and approach to nurturing and developing DP World's global employee base. Prior to joining DP World, Maha enjoyed a long and distinguished career in HR across the energy and real estate sectors. She successfully completed the HR Leadership Program during her time at GE where she was the HR Integration Leader, focusing on integrating Alstom's power and grid business into GE in the MENA region. Beyond her role at DP World, Maha holds executive and non- executive board positions at DP World UAE region, Hindustan Ports Private Limited, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), and serves on the Board of Trustees for Universite Pantheon Assas. Maha earned a Master's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also a graduate of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development Promising Leader's program in collaboration with Duke University and INSEAD.
In an extensive career over 19 years in banking, Mr. Hadi has consistently demonstrated profound expertise across the spectrum of financial services. ... Read more
In an extensive career over 19 years in banking, Mr. Hadi has consistently demonstrated profound expertise across the spectrum of financial services. His strategic influence extends seamlessly across Emirates NBD’s operations encompassing Retail Banking, Business Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management. He has been instrumental in establishing new benchmarks in product innovation whilst elevating customer experience across key global markets, including the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and Singapore. Having joined Emirates NBD as the Head of Retail Banking for the UAE, Marwan was pivotal in steering the unparalleled success of the Retail business. His strategic foresight and hands-on leadership have played a key role in navigating through the complexities of the financial landscape and thus positioning Retail Banking and Wealth Management for sustainable growth. Mr. Hadi’s impactful legacy in banking highlights his leadership and evolved transformation capabilities. His vision and unwavering commitment, position Emirates NBD at the forefront of the global financial landscape. He currently represents the boards of Tanfeeth, Emirates NBD Asset Management, Emirates NBD Securities and Emirates NBD Capital. Prior to Emirates NBD, Mr. Hadi held a series of senior appointments during his 15-year tenure at HSBC, predominantly in retail, wealth management and commercial banking. These roles included Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management (‘’RBWM’’) for the UAE, Managing Director of HSBC Middle East Finance Company (“MEFCO”) and Head of Business Management for Commercial Banking (“CMB”).