Top 100 Arabs 2025

57. Mohammad A Baker

Deputy chairman and CEO, GMG

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Retail

2024 Rank: 56

In 2024, under the leadership of Baker, GMG achieved significant milestones.

The company expanded its global footprint by entering Southeast Asia, establishing an office in Singapore, and operating 31 stores in the region.

GMG’s portfolio now encompasses over 120 brands across 12 countries.

The company also launched a sustainability strategy, ‘Make a Difference’, focusing on ‘Planet Forward’, ‘Inspire People’, and ‘Own Change’ initiatives.

This commitment led to partnerships with local producers, such as Bustanica, the world’s largest hydroponic farm, and Silal, supporting up to 1,100 UAE farms in accessing the local retail market through Géant.

These efforts align with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 and the ‘Make in the Emirates’ initiative.

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