CEO, Dubai FDI
As the CEO of Dubai FDI – Al Gergawi drives the emirate’s agenda to attract foreign investment into the country. The agency provides information and support to foreign businesses looking to invest in Dubai’s economy – from determining the appropriate legal structures to identifying investment opportunities and introducing a network of government and private sector contacts. Al Gergawi, who has been heading the agency since 2008, seeks to position Dubai as a global hub for entrepreneurship and a test-bed for future technologies. He is also the president of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA).