Top 100 Arabs 2025

5. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak

Managing director and group CEO, Mubadala Investment Company

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Diversified

2024 Rank: 5

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak has driven Mubadala Investment Company’s growth into a $302bn global powerhouse. As CEO, he’s expanded Mubadala’s reach to over 50 countries, with a focus on diverse and strategic investments.

In 2024, Mubadala emerged as the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund investor, deploying $29.2bn across 52 deals, a significant increase from 2023. Key milestones include Mubadala’s first renewable investment in Japan with PAGREN I, and investments in Zenobē, supporting fleet electrification. The company also issued its inaugural green bond, raising $750m.

Al Mubarak’s leadership extends beyond Mubadala. He chairs Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, and Mumbai City FC, and serves on the boards of ADNOC, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, and others.

Mubadala’s strategic collaborations, including partnerships with Goldman Sachs and Apollo Global Management, highlight its commitment to exploring new investment avenues.

The creation of MGX with G42 demonstrates a focus on deploying advanced technologies. Al Mubarak’s vision has positioned Mubadala as a leading global investor, driving sustainable growth and innovation.

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