Top 100 Arabs 2025

67. Hesham Al Qassim

Vice chairman, CEO Wasl Asset Management Group

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Real Estate

2024 Rank: 64

Al Qassim, Wasl’s CEO, is also the vice chairman of DREC (Dubai Real Estate Corporation) and a member of Amlak Finance’s Board of Directors.

Responsible for managing Wasl’s real estate, hospitality, and leisure portfolio, he plays a key role in urban growth. Boasting a portfolio of more than 47,000 residences, Wasl offers a variety of rental options for those seeking a home in Dubai.

The company operates an extensive portfolio of over 50,000 residential and commercial properties, more than 32 hotels and hotel apartments, 5,500 land plots,four freehold master developments, and six golf clubs.

The group’s most significant developments include Wasl1, Wasl Gate, Wasl Village, and Wasl 51, alongside other notable landmarks such as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, One & Only The Palm, and the One & Only Royal Mirage.

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