Top 100 Arabs 2024

20. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak

Chairman, Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, and Chairman, Aldar Properties

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Tourism/ Real Estate

2023 Rank: 21

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak stands as a pivotal figure in Abu Dhabi’s economic and cultural landscape, overseeing key institutions across various sectors.

Heading the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) since 2015, Al Mubarak has spearheaded initiatives to promote the emirate as a vibrant cultural and tourist destination. Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of DCT Abu Dhabi, is activating the emirate as a year-round tourism destination that offers exciting experiences that visitors can discover at their own pace.

Additionally, Al Mubarak chairs Aldar Properties, a leading real estate developer, which recorded a net profit of Dhs4.4bn for 2023, marking a 40 per cent rise year-on-year.

He is also chairman of Miral Asset Management, twofour54, Abu Dhabi’s media freezone, and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, an Emirati film production and media company.

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