The region’s most influential business leaders share their strategic vision and key initiatives for 2025, offering a deep dive into the priorities that will shape the next wave of economic growth and innovation.
In this exclusive series, leaders from across sectors — ranging from technology and manufacturing to healthcare and sustainability — reveal their roadmap for navigating global challenges, capitalising on emerging opportunities, and fostering resilience.
Their plans not only reflect the evolving dynamics of the business landscape but also highlight the transformative shifts, from digital transformation to sustainable development, that will define success in the coming years.
With a keen focus on long-term growth and adaptability, these leaders discuss the bold steps they are taking to future-proof their organisations, align with shifting consumer demands, and leverage new technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
Paul Griffiths
CEO, Dubai Airports
Aziz Koleilat
President and CEO – METCIS, GE Aerospace
Mohamed Abdelbary
Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Ahmed Abdelaal
Group CEO, Mashreq
Engineer Bader Al Lamki
CEO, ADNOC Distribution
Saif Humaid Al Falasi
Group CEO, ENOC
Engineer Hamad Al Ameri
MD and group CEO, Alpha Dhabi Holding
Abdulla Belhoul
CEO, TECOM Group
Prateek Suri
Chairman and CEO, Maser Group
Kiril Evtimov
CEO, Core42
Dr Tariq Bin Hendi
Board member and MD, Astra Tech
Othman Aljeda
CEO, Aramex
Frans Hiemstra
Regional GM MEA, Uber
Imran Farooq
CEO, Samana Developers
Vikas Papriwal
Leader, FTI Consulting Middle East and Africa
Mutasem Dajani
CEO, Deloitte Middle East
Dr Azad Moopen
Founder and chairman, Aster DM Healthcare
Giuseppe Saba
CEO and Board Member, Dubai Humanitarian
Samir Ranavaya
CEO and co-founder, Innerspace Furniture Trading
Thomas Pramotedham
CEO, Presight
Mahdi Amjad
Founder and executive chairman, OMNIYAT
Mufazzal Kajiji
CEO, Zurich International Life Middle East
Muzzammil Ahussain
CEO, Almosafer
Yousef Ahmed Al Mutawa
CEO, Sharjah Sustainable City
Pierre Santoni
President, Infrastructure EMEA at Parsons Corporation
Rahul Singh
MD, Car Rental Division, Dollar and Thrifty UAE