His Excellency Juma Mohammed Al Kait serves as Acting Undersecretary at the Minister of Economy and Tourism, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in advancing the UAE’s global trade, investment and economic agenda. His Excellency currently oversees the Ministry’s efforts in shaping and advancing its strategic economic legislations, policies and initiatives. Previously, H.E. served as Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs at the Minister of Economy and Tourism and the UAE’s Chief Trade Negotiator, where he helped shape the nation’s trade and investment strategies during a period of UAE’s rapid economic expansion and built international engagement. Throughout his career, His Excellency has led trade negotiations, navigated trade disputes, and enhanced the effective implementation and enforcement of trade-related laws. He has been instrumental in aligning government, industry, and non-governmental stakeholders around a cohesive and forward-looking trade policy. A central figure in nearly every major trade initiative over the past two decades, he has played a key role in securing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with more than 30 international trading partners, strengthening the UAE’s position as a key player in global trade. H.E. Al Kait also spearheaded the UAE’s participation in trade and economic committees within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), leading efforts to deepen regional economic integration and align trade policies and regulations. His work has contributed to enhancing intra-GCC trade flows, ensuring competitiveness of customs procedures, and fostering greater coordination on GCC trade negotiations, reinforcing the region’s collective economic growth and prosperity. His Excellency was awarded the Prime Minister's Medal for Best Assistant Undersecretary as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award in 2024. He is a graduate of the UAE Government Leaders Program (Executive Leadership Category, 2010-2011). H.E. holds a Bachelor’s degree in business information system from the Higer Colleges of Technology and an International Master of Business Administration from Buckinghamshire New University (UK).

With over three decades of experience in finance, economics, and investment management, H.E. Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi serves as the Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and Chairman of the Exports Executive Committee for Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), where he has strategically advanced the Fund’s leadership in sustainable development both locally and globally. Aligned with the vision of UAE’s wise leadership, H.E. Al Suwaidi played a key role in positioning ADFD at the forefront of global development initiatives. His forward-thinking approach has enhanced the efficiency of the Fund’s operations through the creation of an integrated and flexible strategy that aligns with its future aspirations. With extensive experience and leadership roles in local, regional, and international organizations, H.E Al Suwaidi has been instrumental in advancing the Fund’s mission to promote economic growth and improve living standards in partner nations. Additionally, he is committed to enhancing the competitiveness of national exports and expanding new market opportunities, in line with the UAE's broader economic diversification objectives.

His Excellency Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei was appointed Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) in June 2025. In his capacity as Undersecretary of ADDED, H.E. plays a central role in shaping Abu Dhabi’s economic strategies and policies, advancing regulatory frameworks, and enhancing the Emirate’s global competitiveness. His leadership is instrumental in accelerating Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a smart, diversified, and sustainable economy. With over two decades of executive leadership in strategic planning, regulatory affairs, business development, and human capital management, H.E. Al Mazrouei leads ADDED’s initiatives to further strengthen relations with local and international stakeholders, enhancing innovation, transparency, and knowledge-sharing to continuously develop the business ecosystem and Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for talent, business, and investment. Prior to joining ADDED, H.E. Al Mazrouei held several senior leadership roles at ADGM, including Chief Operating Officer and later Chief Executive Officer of the Registration Authority. In these roles, he spearheaded the revamp and transformation of ADGM’s operational landscape, streamlining processes, leveraging technology, and optimising systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. As CEO of the Registration Authority, H.E. oversaw the operations and strategies for registering financial and non-financial firms and real estate assets within ADGM’s jurisdiction. His leadership was pivotal in driving ADGM’s digital transformation, expanding its jurisdiction tenfold, and reinforcing its status as a globally recognised international financial centre. H.E. Al Mazrouei also serves as Chairman of the ADGM Academy, and is the founding force behind its establishment. Under his leadership, the Academy launched national employability programmes in collaboration with government and private sector partners. Since 2018, these initiatives have created thousands of private sector job opportunities for UAE Nationals, reflecting his deep commitment to talent development and inclusive economic growth. A visionary leader, H.E has championed landmark initiatives such as the ADGM Expansion Project and the establishment of the World Bank’s office in Abu Dhabi, in close coordination with the UAE Ministry of Finance and ADDED, further reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global economic hub. In addition, he is a Board Member of the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), contributing to the strategic direction of the UAE’s capital markets. Since 2024, he has chaired the ADGM Executive Leadership Committee. His Excellency Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) Earlier in his career, H.E. held key roles at the General Secretariat of the Executive Council (GSEC) and ADNOC/National Drilling Company, where he led major organisational transformations, workforce strategies, and succession planning initiatives that elevated national talent and institutional performance. H.E holds a Master of Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Portland State University (USA), and completed an Executive Programme at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in 2022.

His Excellency Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Registration Authority at ADGM, where he oversees the strategic development and regulatory performance of the Authority, ensuring it remains a key enabler of ADGM’s position as a leading global financial centre.

Al Blooshi joined ADGM in June 2025 and brings more than 26 years of leadership experience from across the UAE’s financial and regulatory landscape. His deep institutional knowledge and strategic foresight help to drive the continued evolution of the Registration Authority and reinforce ADGM’s standing as a world-class destination for business and finance.

He previously served as Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and as the CEO of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), where he played a central role in shaping Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy, strengthening the competitiveness of the Emirate’s business environment, and aligning development policies with Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic vision.

Widely recognised for his forward-looking leadership and cross-sector expertise, Al Blooshi has been instrumental in launching key initiatives to promote innovation, attract investment, and position Abu Dhabi as a globally competitive, knowledge-based economy.

He also serves on several boards and high-level committees at both the local and federal levels, contributing to national policy development and institutional excellence.

Al Blooshi holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from UAE University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from Benedict College in the United States.

His Excellency Khaled Alfahim brings a distinguished depth of perspective shaped by a four-generation legacy of business leadership, complemented by extensive experience in board management and corporate governance across the Middle East. This enduring heritage enables him to integrate traditional wisdom with contemporary governance practices, providing unparalleled oversight and strategic direction at the highest institutional level. In May 2025, His Excellency was appointed Chairman of the newly established Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC) by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In this capacity, he empowers family-owned enterprises, championing their growth and long-term evolution while strengthening their contribution to the national economy, particularly across priority sectors. His Excellency also serves as a Board Member of the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), contributing to the advancement of institutional excellence, eective dispute resolution, and the development of a robust arbitration ecosystem that supports business condence and economic growth. His Excellency Khaled Alfahim brings extensive experience in board directorship and executive oversight, having served in prominent board roles across complex governance environments. He is recognised for upholding rigorous standards of corporate governance, grounded in a strong command of investment policies and ethical practice

H.E. Dr. Ahmed Abdulrahman Albanna is a seasoned diplomat and business strategist with over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of AAG and previously held the position of UAE Ambassador to India from 2016 to 2023. Dr. Albanna began his career in the private sector, holding key leadership roles including Deputy Director General of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Chairman of the Dubai Quality Group. He also served as a member of the Dubai Judicial Rent Committee and played a key role in the Dubai Expo 2020 initiatives. In 2013, he joined the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, where he served as Director of Economic Affairs, Director of African Affairs, and later as Ambassador. During this period, he contributed to high-level trade negotiations, including the GCC–EU/EFTA Free Trade Agreements, and was a member of the UAE National Committee for the WTO. His expertise extends to legal reform, having contributed to the drafting of the UAE’s Commercial, IP, and Companies Laws. Dr. AlBanna is known for his strategic leadership in international economic affairs and diplomacy. He has advised or collaborated with global entities such as ARC Group, HistoSonics, BMW, Rolls-Royce, RINA, Emaar, YAAP, Zepth, Wizz Financial and Unimoni-india.

Ziad Manaseer is a Jordanian Russian businessman and entrepreneur, born in Amman in 1965. Raised in humble circumstances, he developed a passion for trade and entrepreneurship from an early age. At the age of 18, he left Jordan to study Petroleum Engineering in the Soviet Union, where he began his entrepreneurial journey and founded Stroygazconsulting, operating in the construction and energy sectors. Returning to Jordan with extensive international experience, he founded Manaseer Group in 1999 with a vision to build businesses that serve Jordanian citizens and enhance their quality of life, while contributing to the national economy and the Kingdom’s development. Under his leadership, the Group expanded across key sectors, including energy, transportation, building materials, and agricultural solutions. Today, Ziad Manaseer is a prominent figure in Jordan’s business landscape, driven by a strong commitment to investing in the country, its economy, and its people.

Hanoof is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Business Family House (BFH), a leading national advisory firm for family businesses. She is also a Visiting Researcher at the American University of Sharjah. Her career spans global experience with Peter May Family Business Consulting in Germany and Banyan Global Family Business Advisors in the USA, advising family enterprises in Saudi Arabia. She has also contributed to KPMG, the National Centre for Family Businesses, and PwC, delivering impactful transformation projects across private and public sectors. Hanoof holds a PhD in Management from King’s College London, with research focused on Saudi family businesses, and an MBA from Aston University, UK.

Gary White is an observer, an innovator, and a passionate problem-solver. As CEO and Co-founder of Water.org, WaterEquity, and WaterConnect, he has developed solutions that have empowered millions of people in need with access to safe water and sanitation.

Through innovative and complementary approaches, Water.org, WaterEquity, and WaterConnect work together to solve the global water and sanitation crisis. Gary pioneered Water.org’s core solution, WaterCredit, which empowers people living in poverty with access to affordable financing for water and sanitation. Building on this foundation, he launched WaterEquity, an impact investment manager focused on mobilizing private investments in water and sanitation across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Most recently, WaterConnect was introduced to build on these efforts by developing opportunities for investment in climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure, ensuring lasting impact for future generations.

With more than 30 years of experience, Gary is a leading advisor in the water and sanitation space, counseling global organizations such as the IKEA Foundation, Inditex, Reckitt, AB InBev, Amazon Web Services, the Water Resilience Coalition, and Bank of America on how to solve the global water crisis. He is also a founding board member of the Millennium Water Alliance and Water Advocates.

Named in TIME magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people, Gary has received numerous honors, including the Fulbright Prize for International Understanding, Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Fulbright Prize for International Understanding, a seat on the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Water, and recognition as a Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur and a Skoll Foundation Social Entrepreneur.

Gary holds three degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Missouri University of Science & Technology.

Mohamed Abdulelah Al Kooheji serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, where he sets the Group's overarching vision and drives long-term growth across its diversified portfolio, spanning Shipping, Logistics, Travel, Real Estate, Industrial & Energy, Ventures, and Global Investments. With over 21 years of experience across investment, business development, property management, development management, and strategic planning, he brings a proven track record of driving sustainable growth and value creation. Prior to assuming the role of Group CEO, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Kanoo Real Estate from 2019, where he led the division's strategic expansion, developing and implementing business models that strengthened its managed portfolio through new project development, strategic acquisitions, and greater operational efficiency. Previously Mohamed served as the CEO of Amlak, SIO Bahrain's real estate investment arm, where he led the Bahrain Marina development and strategic property investments. His career also includes senior roles at Amlak (Director of Investment and Strategic Planning) and Naseej Bahrain (Senior Manager – Business Development and Property Services). He has also contributed his expertise as a board member for several leading Bahraini companies such as AHQ Holding Company W.L.L as Chairman of The Board, Bahrain Car Parks Company (Amakin) B.S.C as Board Member – Chairman of Audit Committee and Southern Area Development Company B.S.C (c) as Board Member.

Dr. Yusuf Sidani is Dean of the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut. He currently serves as Chair of the AACSB Middle East and Africa Regional Advisory Council, contributing to the advancement of business education and strengthening engagement across the region. His work combines strong academic rigor with a practical focus on executive education and leadership development. He has an established research profile in leadership, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and management in emerging markets. His scholarship has contributed to advancing responsible leadership and organizational effectiveness, particularly in the Middle East. Beyond academia, Dr. Sidani has extensive experience designing and delivering executive programs for senior leaders across sectors, including healthcare, public institutions, and multinational organizations. His expertise spans leadership development, decision-making, change management, and executive effectiveness. He is also an active consultant and advisor, supporting organizations in strengthening leadership capacity, improving governance, and driving strategic transformation. Dr. Sidani is widely recognized for bridging theory and practice and for his commitment to developing responsible leaders who create sustainable impact.

Basma Alzamil is a family business advisor and governance expert specializing in multigenerational family enterprises navigating leadership transitions, succession, ownership, and governance while preserving family unity and long-term sustainability.

She currently serves as a Family Business Advisor at Lansberg Gersick Advisors (LGA) and an Advisor to the Family Business Center at Al Yamamah University, working with prominent families across the Middle East.

Her expertise is grounded in more than a decade of senior leadership experience with the Zamil Group, where she held executive roles in Human Resources, CSR, and Family Office. She led organizational transformation initiatives and contributed to succession planning, family governance, human capital development, and next-generation leadership.

Basma is an active contributor to the regional business community. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Royal University for Women in Bahrain, is Vice President of the Businesswomen Council at the Asharqia Chamber and is a member of the Women Council at the National Center for Family Businesses in Saudi Arabia. She is also a frequent speaker at regional forums on family enterprise, leadership, governance, and women’s empowerment.

Basma holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University and is a Certified Family Business Advisor by the Family Firm Institute (FFI) and a Certified Governance Specialist.

Farhad Azizi, an expert in finance, banking, construction, oil & gas, and hospitality, leads Azizi Group as Group CEO. One of Dubai's leading property developers, Azizi Developments has delivered over 40,000 units and has 150,000 more under construction, with a portfolio of luxury residential and commercial properties synonymous with excellence.

Having grown up in Dubai, where he attended Al Mawakeb School, Farhad graduated from the University of Tulsa and obtained his MBA in Finance Management from Suffolk University, Boston. A German national, he spent several years in Germany, where he established successful real estate businesses in Frankfurt and beyond, including a boutique property developer and a property management firm. He then returned to the UAE to lead his family business into a new realm of growth, and has held senior leadership positions across other family-owned businesses, including Azizi Bank and its trading and oil & gas companies.

Farhad places customer centricity at the forefront of his businesses, prioritising the delivery of high-quality homes. His open-door policy and transparent, hands-on, empowering leadership style continue to shape Dubai's real estate landscape, including the world's second tallest skyscraper, currently under construction at a value of USD 1.5bn. He also spearheads the group's diversification into new high-performing markets, with a focus on Europe and North America across real estate, banking, and hospitality.

A high-profile thought-leader in real estate, Farhad has been featured by Bloomberg, CNN, Financial Times, Forbes, and CNBC, and was named one of Forbes Middle East's Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders as well as one of Arabian Business' 100 Most Inspiring Leaders.

Amin has spent the majority of his career at PwC and has been with the firm in Dubai and London for over 35 years where he was also a Partner for 20 years. Amin played an integral role in establishing PwC’s dedicated Middle East Family Business Advisory Practice and today, in his capacity as Senior Advisor to PwC, Amin remains dedicated to the firm’s Middle East Entrepreneurial and Private Clients across the Gulf Region, serving as a trusted advisor to business families, particularly as a mentor, mediator, facilitator, educator and coach.

He is a leading reference in the area of family governance across the Gulf and Wider MENA region and has more than 35 years’ experience of advising over 100 multigenerational family enterprises across the MENA Region over the span of his professional career. Amin is well-versed and familiar with many of the challenges facing, and being faced by families in business, and over the years has devised various strategies and integrated solutions to meet the needs of families. He also brings an operational and practical business background coupled with his unique perspective of family businesses to build unique and tailored sustainable solutions for families in business.

Amin also works with governments and key stakeholders across the region to provide advice and guidance on the family business agenda, and how best to support families in business across the region. More notably Amin works with various judicial committees across the region that have been appointed to mediate and resolve disputes within and among business owning families.

Remco Coerman is a strategic tax advisor with more than 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals and globally mobile clients navigate international tax, wealth protection and cross border structuring. Through Epic Edge, he advises clients on international tax compliance, business structures, investments and legacy planning, with a particular focus on people whose businesses, assets and lifestyles span multiple jurisdictions. He works across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Bader Nasser Al-Kulaib is the Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of SHASHA, an Arabic streaming and entertainment platform built with the ambition of creating a strong homegrown media business for audiences across the region.

His journey with SHASHA has focused on building the platform from the ground up, understanding changing audience behavior, developing original content, forming strategic partnerships and navigating the challenges of scaling a media and technology business in a rapidly evolving industry.

Bader is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Almudhaf & Alkulaib Group, a Kuwait-based family business with interests across food and beverage and consumer brands. His experience across both businesses has shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, growth, partnerships and building businesses that can evolve beyond their founders.

Saeed Ali Al Dhaheri is an Executive Board Member of Ali & Sons Holding LLC, where he serves on the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee, the Investment Committee, and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
He also holds the position of Managing Director of Investments, overseeing the company's investment portfolio across Real Estate, public equities, and alternative investments.
In addition, he serves as a Non-Executive Director of National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed), where he sits on the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Shehab Gargash is a member of Dubai’s Gargash family, one of the leading business families in the UAE. The family has been actively involved in business since 1918, with interests spanning the automotive, real estate, industrial, and investment sectors.
In 2016, Mr. Gargash oversaw the successful completion of a nine-year project to consolidate the family’s businesses, creating a unified platform positioned to drive growth and continuity as the Group entered its second century. He continued to lead the Gargash Group as Managing Director and Group CEO until 2026, guiding the organization through a period of sustained growth, strategic expansion, and business transformation. During his tenure, the Group grew 3.5X, further strengthening its market position and broadening its footprint across multiple sectors.
In 2026, Mr. Gargash established Gargash Prime, founded as the platform and growth engine for pursuing new opportunities across the Middle East. Guided by the belief that the private sector has an increasingly important role to play in shaping the region’s business landscape.
Mr. Gargash is also the Founding Chairman of Daman Investments, a Dubai-based non-banking financial services company established in 1998. Originally founded as a wealth and asset management firm, Daman Investments has evolved into a leading financial services powerhouse, delivering a comprehensive suite of investment and trading solutions through its specialized business verticals. These include premium brokerage services through Daman Securities, CFD and Forex trading through Daman Markets, and most recently, regulated virtual asset services through Daman Virtual.
Prior to establishing Daman, Mr. Gargash enjoyed a successful 12-year banking career in the UAE, initially with Citibank and later with Emirates Bank International (now Emirates NBD).
Mr. Gargash serves as a director on several regional boards. He was a Board Member of Commercial Bank of Dubai in the UAE (2011–2018) and also served as a Board Member of Burj Bank in Pakistan (2006–2016). He currently serves as Chairman of Deem Finance, a UAE-based consumer finance company, and Dubai Chambers. Mr. Gargash also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of The University of Dubai since 2025.
Mr. Gargash is a frequent public speaker and commentator on regional socio-economic issues and trends. He wrote a widely read daily column in the UAE’s Al Ittihad newspaper from 1997 to 2008.
Born in 1966, Mr. Gargash is married with four children. He holds an MBA and a BBA from George Washington University in Washington, DC, USA.

Ning is the Founding Partner of Lumen Partners, a fund of funds investing in venture capital firms across technology and life sciences. With nearly two decades of experience in London and Luxembourg’s financial sector, she combines institutional expertise with a strong commitment to fostering innovation and inclusive growth.

Before founding Lumen Partners, she spent over a decade at the European Investment Fund (EIF), where her work spanned the full investment cycle — from producing market intelligence reports on the Benelux venture landscape to managing portfolio and risks across European venture funds. Her cross-functional expertise gave her a holistic view of how capital, strategy, and risk intersect to shape a thriving innovation ecosystem. In parallel, she has been an active angel investor for over six years and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Business Angel Network, contributing to the development of the early-stage investment community across Europe.

She holds a double Executive MBA from INSEAD and Tsinghua University and is an alumna of Stanford’s VC Unlocked program.

Frederick Van Gysegem is Global Co-Head of the People & Organization practice. He advises boards, governments and executive teams across the Middle East and Europe on large-scale transformation, governance and organizational performance. His work focuses on aligning strategy, operating models and human capabilities in an era where digital technologies and AI are redefining how organizations create value.

Frederick is a trusted advisor on workforce transformation, public sector modernization and economic development agendas. He supports leaders in turning strategic ambition into institutional capability.

Hussain Omar Alfardan is the Chief Marketing Officer of Alfardan Automotive, where he leads marketing initiatives and supports the operations of the group's premium automotive brands. A graduate of Webster University Geneva with a degree in Business Management, he combines a lifelong passion for the automotive industry with expertise in marketing, media, and business strategy, helping drive innovation and growth across the organization.

Mansoor Al Sayegh is a distinguished Emirati business leader and Group Chief Executive Officer of Al
Sayegh Group, where he has spent more than a decade shaping strategy, driving growth, and steering the
Group toward sustainable success. Under his guidance, the Group has reinforced its reputation for
operational excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation. Mansoor is deeply committed to
empowering people, ensuring that employee engagement, performance, and leadership development
remain at the heart of the organization’s success.
As Group CEO, he has been instrumental in formulating forward-looking strategies that align with the
company’s vision, strengthening its diversified portfolio, and ensuring resilience in a dynamic market. His
leadership has consistently balanced ambition with accountability, enabling the business to thrive while
contributing to Abu Dhabi’s broader economic development.
Beyond his executive duties, Mansoor is recognized as a forward-thinking leader dedicated to advancing
family business governance, succession planning, and long-term legacy building. His vision extends beyond
profit, focusing on creating sustainable opportunities for future generations, strengthening the
entrepreneurial ecosystem in the UAE, and contributing to the nation’s socio-economic growth.
Through his leadership, Mansoor Al Sayegh continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of family
businesses in the UAE, ensuring their evolution into modern, resilient, and globally
competitive enterprises.

Dr. Ruchi Dana is a physician-turned-entrepreneur and business leader who sits on several corporate, non-profit and startup boards, including Dana Group (UAE) and Robotic Surgery company, Duluth Medical Technologies (US), OrisDx (US). She earned her MD from AMU and a full-time MBA from Stanford University, along with a PMP Certificate in Public Management & Social Innovation. She has investing experience with Golden Seeds (NY) and New Silk Route (Dubai), MFV Partners (Silicon Valley), focusing on AI and DeepTech investments. Ruchi has been recognized by Forbes Middle East (Next Generation Business Leader 2017–2019; Forbes Top Power Businesswomen 2020), Forbes Healthcare leader 2024, 2025, 2026 and by Campden Wealth (“Women to Watch,” Top 75 Family Business Leaders).

Since joining Dana Group, Ruchi has been instrumental in launching value-added steel manufacturing (2008), as well as the lubricants/grease and retail/real-estate divisions (2014). During the 2008–2009 financial crisis, she helped steer Dana Group through turbulence with a strategic emphasis on innovation, Tech and value-addition. Today, Ruchi currently leads Dana AI, a Dubai-based division dedicated to building practical, ethical, and future-ready AI solutions across oil & gas, healthcare, insurance, ESG and climate health—with the goal of redefining enterprise decision-making and delivering measurable business, societal, and environmental impact. Ruchi is also a partner at MFV Partners, a DeepTech VC in Palo Alto, which has made investments in companies like PsiQuantum, Agility Robotics, Sun Mobility, AkriData, Ati Motors. Ruchi has US patents (granted) on Robotic Surgery and is also on the Advisory Board of Ajman University College of Medicine and Ruchi is the Chair of the Core Committee at American University Dubai (AUD) - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (AEIC).

Masih Imtiaz is the CEO of Imtiaz Developments, one of the UAE's fastest growing, design led real estate developers. With more than 14 years of experience across real estate and construction, he has led the company through a period of remarkable growth, scaling revenues from AED 100 million to AED 3 billion within two years. Today, he oversees 45 active developments across Dubai, with a combined value exceeding AED 15 billion.
Under his leadership, Imtiaz Developments' portfolio has grown to include signature projects such as The Symphony, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, as well as high demand developments including RAW District, which achieved an overnight sellout, reflecting the company's growing presence within Dubai's luxury real estate landscape.
Beyond business, Masih is deeply committed to creating a positive and lasting social impact. He is the recipient of several accolades and recognitions, including the Medal of Philanthropy, awarded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, following his AED 50 million contribution to the Father's Endowment campaign by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).
Recognised among the Top 100 Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders of 2026, Masih continues to shape Imtiaz Developments with a philosophy centred on design excellence, disciplined delivery, innovation and purpose, creating developments that contribute not only to Dubai's evolving skyline, but also to the communities and city around them.

"Lixia Zhu is the Principal of 76Columbus, a single-family office investing across public and private alternative assets globally, with a particular focus on emerging technology.
Anchored by 76Columbus, Lixia founded New Age Family Investment Council (NAFIC), a private entity based in Abu Dhabi, accessible by invitation and referral only, that connects over 100 GCC and Asian families and insititutional LPs. She serves as a pledger for ImpactSG, a Singaporean family business community nonprofit, a board member of the Columbia Alumni Association UAE, and an LP Council Member for SuperReturn (Informa).

Prior to her investment career, Lixia brings over 15 years of experience in banking and fintech across the US and globally, including senior executive roles at JPMorgan Chase and Fiserv. She was an Angel Investor at Columbia University Venture Lab NYC. Lixia founded her own AI and Web3 fintech company Ciphorama, while completing her Executive MBA at Columbia Business School and London Business School."

Ahmad is Group Chief Financial Officer of Ghassan Aboud Holding, a diversified international group with operations across the UAE, Australia, Belgium, Syria and Africa, spanning automotive, logistics, food and FMCG, retail, hospitality and healthcare.
Having joined the family business in 2005, Ahmad has played a key role in its transformation from an automotive enterprise founded in the UAE in 1994 into a global holding company with business activities reaching more than 100 countries. He provides strategic and financial leadership across the Group, driving sustainable growth, business expansion, investment decisions and operational excellence. He also serves as a board member of several companies within the Group and affiliated businesses, contributing to corporate governance, strategic direction and investment oversight.
Recognized for his pragmatic leadership style and strong commercial acumen, Ahmad specializes in corporate strategy, business expansion, treasury, investment management and value creation across multinational operations.
He holds dual Master’s degrees in Financial Management and International Business from the University of Wollongong in Dubai.

Mr. Ankush Arora is the Group CEO of Mansour Automotive Company. He is an automotive expert with more than 30 years of extensive experience in the automotive industry, spanning various OEMs and geographies across the world. His experience includes all aspects of the commercial side of the business, corporate strategy, manufacturing planning, and several other fields. Mr. Arora joined Mansour Automotive in June 2014 as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and was appointed Group CEO in 2021. Based in Egypt, he leads the Group's automotive operations and has been instrumental in driving its strategic growth and expansion. Under his leadership, Mansour Automotive has expanded significantly over the past four years, strengthening its presence across Africa and broadening its portfolio through new partnerships and business ventures. These include the distribution of Peugeot and MG in Egypt, Hero Motorcycles in Uganda, and the expansion of the Group's distribution footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2025 and 2026, Mansour Automotive Group doubled its brand portfolio from four to eight OEM partnerships, becoming the exclusive partner for BYD, SOUEAST, Cadillac, and IM Motors. In November 2025, Mansour Automotive broke ground on a US$150 million eco-friendly vehicle manufacturing plant in Egypt. The facility is expected to produce 50,000 hybrid and electric vehicles annually in its first phase, create up to 10,000 jobs, and double its production capacity to 100,000 vehicles annually by 2032. His leadership and contributions to the automotive industry have also earned him regional recognition. In 2026, he was named among Forbes Middle East’s 100 Most Powerful CEOs in the Middle East, reflecting his leadership, influence, and contribution to the growth and transformation of the automotive sector. Prior to the assignment in Egypt, he worked with Tata Motors Limited at the headquarters in Mumbai, India, managing dual responsibilities designated as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy, as well as Head of Sales, Service & Marketing for the Passenger Car Business Unit. He was also a member of the Executive Committee (Ex-Comm). Before Tata Motors, he worked with General Motors from 1997 for 18 years in various capacities across India, Singapore, Shanghai and South Korea. His last assignment with General Motors was based in South Korea as Vice President - Sales, Service & Marketing for both the domestic markets and export operations. He was credited with the launch of the Chevrolet Brand in Korea in 2011 and laid a strong foundation for the new brand’s growth and success. During his tenure at GM Korea, international sales of both CBU & CKD grew to their highest-ever levels in 2012. Before the assignment in Korea, he was head of GM India’s commercial operations, and under his leadership sales reached their peak in 2010. In 2010, he was named one of the Economic Times of India's (India's largest business daily) top 100 Brand Builders of the Country. Prior to General Motors, he worked in the Middle East with Bhawan Automotive Center (Toyota) for six years and was awarded the best salesperson globally in 1992. Arora is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, and on the advisory boards of World Auto Retail Forum and Rotary International. He is also a board member of MANTRAC and MANSCO, among others.

Alexandre Mars is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder and CEO of blisce/, a transatlantic investment firm backing founders reshaping industries, including Spotify, Headspace, Too Good To Go, and Brut. He is also the founder of Mission M, his single Family Office. Beyond investing, Alexandre is deeply engaged in philanthropy through two organizations he founded: EPIC Foundation, which has mobilized more than $100 million since 2015 to empower and protect children, youth, and the planet, and INFIИITE, a social EdTech platform helping students from underprivileged backgrounds access the world's leading universities.

Alexandre also served as a Board Member and Ambassador of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He hosts the inspirational podcast PAUSE and is the author of several books published worldwide.