MOHAMED ALI ALABBAR
Chairman
Mohamed Ali Alabbar, an Executive Director, is the founding member and Chairman of Emaar Properties PJSC since the company’s inception on July 29, 1997. He is also Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Nomination Committee of the company.
Mr. Alabbar is also Director General of the Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai, and a member of the Dubai Executive Council.
He is currently spearheading Emaar’s high-profile global expansion and chairs John Laing Homes in the USA and Hamptons International in the UK as well as a joint venture with Italy’s Giorgio Armani to set up a global luxury hotel and resort chain. Mr. Alabbar is also chairman of the Bahrain-based Al Salam Bank, the region’s newest listed Islamic bank with operations across the MENA region.
Mr. Alabbar serves on the board of directors of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the investment arm of the Government of Dubai and the body responsible for managing the emirate’s assets in the financial, transportation, industrial, energy, real estate and leisure sectors. He is also a Board Member of Noor Investment Group, an affiliate of Dubai Group, the leading diversified financial company of Dubai Holding, focused on Shari’ah compliant financial services.
A sought-after speaker at international forums and on broadcast networks worldwide, Mr. Alabbar is an articulate spokesman for the region’s economic renaissance – led by Dubai and firms such as Emaar Properties. In recognition of his vision and achievements, FDi magazine, published by the Financial Times Group, recently named Mr. Alabbar “Middle East Personality of the Year.” Arabian Business, the leading regional business magazine, ranked him second in its March 2007 list of the 100 Most Influential Arabs in the World. Fortune magazine in their issue of December 2007, has named Mr. Alabbar among the top 30 in power positions globally.
A graduate in Finance and Business Administration from Seattle University in the United States, Mr. Alabbar works closely with regional NGOs, and is especially committed to the cause of educational reform. A keen sportsman, he is Chairman of the UAE Golf Association, and was recently named among the top golfing personalities in the world by Golf World.
Mr. Alabbar was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in humanities from his alma mater, Seattle University, in recognition of his notable achievements in business, economic development and public service in Dubai and throughout the Middle East region.
HUSSEIN AL QEMZI
Vice Chairman
Hussain Al Qemzi, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board as Vice Chairman of Emaar Properties PJSC on March 8, 2006. He is also a member of the Executive Committee and the Nomination Committee of the company.
A seasoned banking professional with over 26 years experience working with the leading banks in the UAE, Hussein Al Qemzi now helms the Noor Islamic Bank as its Chief Executive.
With proven expertise in corporate and consumer banking, he has proved his mettle in quality and operations control and strategic planning.
He is currently on the Board of Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, Emirates Media, PWC Logistics Emirate and DIFC apart from Emaar Properties.
Hussain was formerly Chief Executive of Sharjah Islamic Bank and Chief operating officer of DIFC, and is credited with laying the ground for a world-class financial centre.
SALEM RASHED AL MOHANNADI
Director
Salem Rashed Al Mohannadi, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC at the inception of the company on July 29, 1997. He is a member of the Audit Committee of the company.
As Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s Executive Director in charge of Finance and Administration, Salem plays a key role in the investment decision of one of the world’s biggest government investment bodies.
Overseeing the global investment options of ADIA, which is credited with over US$500 billion investments, he has a sharp understand of global markets and in-depth insight into the functioning of the leading economies.
An Arts graduate from Marshall University, Salem is also Chairman of the Tunisia Emirates Investment Bank and a board member of Salam Bank in Sudan.
MOHAMMED IBRAHIM AL SHAIBANI
Director
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, a Non-Executive Director, was first appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties on February 24, 2003, and re-elected on March 8, 2006. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee of the company.
A strategic investment planner, Mohammed represents the interests of Dubai’s Ruling Family in the UK as President of the Dubai Office, London, the private management office of the Al Maktoum Family.
In addition to serving as Managing Director of Al Khaleej Investments in Singapore for four years, Mohammed is a board member of Shuaa Capital and Dubai Bank PJSC – organizations that contribute to the economic growth of Dubai. He is also Chairman of Dubai Bank and National Bonds Corporation, and heads the Investment Corporation of Dubai as Executive Director and CEO.
Mohammed holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science.
DR LOWAI BELHOUL
Director
Dr Lowai Belhoul, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC on March 8, 2006. He is a member of the Audit Committee of the company.
Dr Lowai brings a wealth of experience to his current position as the Director of the department of Executive Legal Affairs, The Executive Council, Government of Dubai. A law graduate from the UAE University in 1984, with post-graduate certificate in International Business Legal Studies and PhD in Law from Exeter University (UK) in 2000 Dr Lowai has an in-depth understanding of international legalities and legislation and an astounding insight into the UAE laws.
Earlier, Dr Lowai was a visiting lecturer at Dubai Police Academy offering specialist classes in Maritime and Aviation Law and English Legal Terminology.
He has also served in a string of high-profile judicial committees formed by Orders of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai.
He is currently a member of the Federal Legislative Committee responsible for reviewing draft Federal legislations.
MAJID SAIF AL GHURAIR
Director
Majid Saif Al Ghurair, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC on March 8, 2006. He is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee of the company.
Voted ‘Business Leader Personality of the Year 2004,’ Majid Saif Al Ghurair is a UAE entrepreneur with a ‘golden touch.’ As CEO of the Al Ghurair Group of Companies, he has demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen in an array of fields including trade and retail, industry, manufacturing and real estate.
Steering the Group’s growth through far-sighted vision and innovation, he lends hands-on expertise to the business conglomerate as President of BurJuman Centre and Reef Mall; and Managing Director of Gulf Extrusions and Arabian Can Industry.
Majid is also Chairman of Shuaa Capital & Gulf Finance Corp. and a Board Member of Dubai Council for Economic Affairs, National Cement Co. and Aramex International Ltd.
A graduate in Accounting from the Al Ain University, Majid was involved in the formation of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centers. He is also an active member of the World Economic Forum, Arab Business Council and Young Global Leaders.
AHMED JAMAL JAWA
Director
Ahmed Jamal Jawa, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties on March 8, 2006. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the company.
Ahmed is President, CEO and Board Member, of Starling Holding Ltd, a global investment group that deals with private equity and direct investments world-wide. Starling Holding Ltd has drawn its strength from Ahmed’s in-depth understanding of the financial markets. A Saudi national, he has enhanced Starling’s fortunes through well-informed and strategic investment plans.
Ahmed is also President of Contracting and Trading Company (CTC), a Saudi Arabian firm that oversees investment opportunities and options in the GCC region and the Middle East.
Ahmed is credited with introducing a range of Walt Disney licensed products to the Middle East markets through the Disney-Jawa Enterprises, a joint venture between the Walt Disney Company and the Jawa family. Helming the JV as Chairman, he supervised the sales and marketing of Disney computer software, interactive multimedia, toys, home furnishing, personal care products, consumer electronics and English and Arabic videos in the region.
A graduate in Business Administration and MBA from the University of San Francisco, Ahmed has served on the Boards of the Novapark Swiss Hotel Group; Mirapolice, an entertainment company that builds theme parks in France; and Tricon Group, a US-based securities trading firm.
Honoured as one of the Global Leaders for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in February 1996 in Davos, Switzerland, Ahmed is trilingual, fluent in Arabic, English and French.
AHMAD THANI AL MATROOSHI
Director
Ahmed Thani Al Matrooshi, an Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC on March 8, 2006. He is a member of the Remuneration Committee of the company.
As UAE Managing Director at Emaar Properties PJSC, Ahmad oversees the day to day operations within Emaar in the UAE.
Prior to joining Emaar in November 2005, Ahmad held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the government-run Dubai Development Board (DDB) for almost a decade. At the DDB, Ahmad ensured affordable housing and competitive financing rates to all residents across the Emirate.
Before this move, Ahmad worked for 14 years as Deputy Director of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Ahmad also holds memberships to a number of important organizations including Dubai Investment Park, the non-profit Dubai Ethics Resource Center and the non- profit Dubai Property Group (DPG). As Founder and Chairman of DPG, he is dedicated to an ongoing forum that ensures a code of ethics for real estate practices and procedures.
Born and brought up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ahmad holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and a Diploma in Property Management from NCFE - UK.
