Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2021 Hamad Buamim President and CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Origin: UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Diversified Dubai Chamber is the largest organisation representing the interests of the emirate’s vibrant private sector – and its influence only grew through 2020. Over 16,000 companies joined the organisation last year – encouraged in no small part by the leadership of Hamad Buamim, who has been the CEO for over a decade. The economic strength of the body is evident when you consider that the value of exports and re-exports of its member companies in 2020 amounted to Dhs185bn. Buamim’s big focus this year is the SME sector, with a focus on Emirati startups.