DEC Members

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
“The Dubai Economic Council, one of the creative initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has in the past few years significantly contributed to the enhancement of constructive dialogue among the leaders of the business community in Dubai from both the public and private sectors particularly with the aim of participating with the Government of Dubai in crafting sound economic policies that target raising social and economic welfare of the Emirate"

President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority;
Chairman, Dubai Airports
Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group

Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair
"Since its establishment in 2003, the Dubai Economic Council has been known for its significant role in conducting cutting-edge research and studies about Dubai’s economy with the aim of ensuring the efficient operation of institutions as well as their ability to cope with global developments particularly given HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for Dubai to assume a prominent position in the global economy "

Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Board member of Mashreq bank/ Dubai
Board member of Dubai Commercial Bank
Board member of the National Cement Company/ Dubai
Chairman of a number of companies, such as Raqmiyat LLC, Al Ghurair Exchange, and Trigon LLC

Essa Abdul Fattah Kazim
"Dubai has continuously demonstrated an incredible ability to produce innovative solutions and launch initiatives that are aimed at moving the local economy from success to wider success. Undoubtedly the Dubai Economic Council is one of the most important departments that reflect the solidity and depth of the partnership between the Government of Dubai and the various economic sectors. The Council has shown in its short years its essentialness as a strategic partner in economic decision making"

Chairman of Dubai Financial Market
Director of Dubai International Financial Center
Member of the Board of Nasdaq Dubai former Dubai International Financial Exchange
Chairman of Statistics Center of Dubai
Board Member of Noor Islamic Bank
Board Member of General Pension & Social Security Authority
Chairman of Borse Dubai
Director of NASDAQ OMX Group
Board Member of Rochester Institute of Technology

Hussein Nasser Lootah

Khalid Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Saeed Mohamed Ahmed Al Tayer

Sami Ahmed Al Qamzi

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
"The council represents a unique model of public-private partnership in the area of policy-decision making aimed at enhancing the process of sustainable economic development in the Emirate of Dubai"

Chairman and Founder of the Bin Zayed Group
Chairman of SALAMA
Chairman of Tamweel
Vice-Chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank
Board Member of Abraaj
Board member of numerous sovereign entities: Chairman of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Board Member of Dubai Real-Estate Corporation DREC (WASL), Dubai School of Government, UAE Insurance Authority
Board Member of JA Worldwide,
Chairman of Injaz Al Arab – UAE
Vice Chairman of Injaz Al-Arab MENA Region,
Chairman of Al Hikmah Educational Chain
Vice-Chairman of Human Appeal International
Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation for Human Development,
Member of Young Arab Leaders
President of UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Member in Arab Business Council (ABC)

Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair

Abdul Jalil Yousuf Darwish
"The main aim of establishing the Dubai Economic Council was to discuss various economic issues of the Emirate of Dubai, help formulate public economic policies, to restructure the national economy, and raise investment awareness among residents. The Council also plays a major role in coordinating between the public and private sectors with the aim of enhancing the Emirate of Dubai’s journey of economic development"

Member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Member of the Board of the Dubai Emirates Economic Council
Member of the Board of Directors of National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain since its establishment
Deputy Chairman of the Higher Committee for Human Resources Development in the Banking Sector
Member of the Board of Trustees of American University of Sharjah, which is chaired by H H Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah
Member of the U.A.E Advisory Council of Zayed University
Deputy Chairman of Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies
Member of the board of Trustees of Dubai University
Member of Board of Directors of Al Mal Capital PSC
Previously: CEO, Executive Director and Vice Chairman of HSBC Bank Middle East. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Chairman of HSBC Middle East Finance Company Ltd, and Director of the Board of HSBC financial services (Middle East) Ltd.

Abdullah Ahmed Al Moosa

Abdulla Bin Ahmed Al Ghurair

Abdul Rahim Mohamed Al Zarooni

Ahmed Hassan Bin Al Shaikh
"The most important contribution of the Dubai Economic Council lies in its ability to bring the public and private sectors to one table of dialogue with the aim of exchanging viewpoints and insights in a manner that enables them to positively contribute to developing the optimal solutions that would serve the overall economy of both Dubai and the UAE"

Member of rent committee-Municipality Council of the Emirate of Dubai
Chairman of Docab
Vice President of Emirates Islamic Bank
Director General of Hassan bin Al Sheikh factories
Chairman of publishers and printing groups in Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Chairman of Consultancy Council of the faculty of managerial Sciences-University of Dubai

Ahmed Saeed Bin Brek
“The Dubai Economic Council, as de-facto think-tank of Dubai for economic policy making, has played a critical role supporting its leadership in transforming Dubai and the UAE into one of the most dynamic business hubs in the world. The results of having executed the right policies and investments have contributed in the improvement of Dubai and UAE in the different global reports.

DEC has been actively helping Dubai in reshaping the new agenda to maintain Dubai’s leadership in the region.

To continue this success, we think that the priorities in the short term are strengthening the collaboration between the public and private sector, increasing transparency, and the development of policies to support the economic clusters that enhance UAE economy.

At DEC, we believe that productivity is the driver of long-term prosperity and quality of life. Productivity in terms is driven by competitiveness. Our common goal is to help make UAE and Dubai the most competitive economic region in the world”

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Group LLC
Over 20 years with Citibank N.A., where he acted as a Chief Executive Officer for over 10 years,
Board member of numerous organizations

Ali Abdullah Al Shafar

Ali Youssuf Habib Al Yousuf

Anis Abdulla Al Jallaf

Dr. Ahmed Saif Belhasa

Chairman of Belhasa group
Chairman and Founder of the UAE Contactors Association
Emeritus economic advisor to Belgium Ministry of Foreign affairs
Emeritus economic and commercial advisor to Kazakhstan
Chairman of UAE-Russian Business Council

Dr. Anwar Mohamed Gargash

Eissa Bin Nasser Al Serkal

Hisham Abdullah Al Shirawi

Hussain Sultan Al Junaidy

Ibrahim Ahmad Abdulnabi Al Abbas
"The Dubai Economic Council include a number of individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of experience and competency, who have actively contributed in achieving the Council’s role of providing policy recommendations on various economic issues, in addition to proposing the initiatives that can further enhance previous successes, fortify and protect the national economy"

Chairman of Al Abbas group
Board Member of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor

Khalifa Juma Al Nabooda

Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi

Majed Saif Ahmed Al Ghurair
"The Dubai Economic Council plays a vital role as an advisory entity for the Government of Dubai with the aim to enhance Dubai’s position as a pioneering commercial and economic hub in the region. Utilizing the experience of its members in various economic sectors, the Council has extended its support to all the initiatives of the Government of Dubai initiatives that aim at enhancing the Emirate’s leading position. The Council is also considered the direct channel between the business community and several governmental institutions with the aim of enhancing a partnership that is able to arrive at best solutions for the local economy"

Chief Executive Officer of Al Ghurair Private Company,
Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shuaa Capital PSC, Gulf Finance Corporation PJSC, Drake & Scull International PJSC, Planet Pharmacies LLC, and Dubai Wing
Member of the Board of Directors of Emaar Properties PJSC, Mashreq Bank, National Cement Co. and RAK Bank
Board Member in Government Bodies like Dubai Statistics Centre & Dubai Economic Council; an active member in International Organizations like the World Economic Forum & Young Global Leaders
Chairman of Middle East Council of Shopping Centers (MECSC) as well as the Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG).

Dr. Maryam Sultan Loutah

Mohammad Ibrahim Ubaid Allah

Omar Abdullah Al Futtaim

Omar Mohammad Bin Haider

Raja Easa Al Gurg
"What we witness today of regulatory and legislative developments in a manner of that serves Dubai’s local investment environment is evidence of the Dubai Economic Council’s achievements, thereby making it our duty to adopt the same agenda taking into consideration the changes in local and international economy yet maintaining a vision for the future of advancement and limitless horizons"

Managing Director, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
Board Member, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Member, of the Dubai Economic Council, Government of Dubai
President, Dubai Chambers of Commerce & Industry Business Women Committee
Member, Board of Directors of Dubai Women Association
Member, Arab International Women Forum
Member, National Advisory Council, College of Business Science, Zayed University
Member, Board of Trustees of TANMIA. Locals Employment Agency
Member, Board of Trustees of INJAZ
Vice Chairperson of INDEMAJ Under the Royal patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain
Board Member of German -UAE Industry and Commerce
Ex-President, Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry Business Women Committee