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His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum

Chairman

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum is the Chief Executive Officer of Al Fajer Group, a leading diversified conglomerate in the United Arab Emirates, with interests in manufacturing, designing, travel, tourism, cargo handling, information services and trading. His Highness is also President of Al Fajer Properties, the conglomerate’s property arm.
In addition to serving on the Board of SHUAA Capital, His Highness is the Chairman of Dubai International Holding Company a private investment firm with extensive experience in natural resources, mining, traditional and renewable energy. His Highness is also a founding investor of Virgin Megastores in the UAE and the founder of A1 Grand Prix in 2001. He has significant financial experience, which was exemplified with his leading role in the restructuring of Al Fajer Properties in 2008.
His Highness graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in Finance. He has been recognised for his leadership qualities on a number of occasions, including being named 'CEO of the Year' by CEO Middle East in 2009 and 'Young Global Leader of 2007' by the World Economic Forum.