Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2022 Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Chairman, Mashreq Origin: UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Finance UAE lender Mashreq, of which Al Ghurair is chairman, swung to Dhs1bn in net profit in 2021, from a Dhs1.3bn loss the previous year. With the inauguration of its first representative office in Shanghai last year, Mashreq operates in 13 countries, including the UAE. Besides maintaining a prominent position within the UAE’s banking sector, the philanthropist also chairs the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, which has committed Dhs4.2bn to fund education and upskilling programmes for Emiratis and the Arab youth. Additionally, Al Ghurair serves as the chairman of Dubai Chambers and the UAE Banks Federation.