Mohamed Alabbar is the founding member and Chairman of Emaar Properties PJSC since the Company’s inception in July, 1997.

Chairman of the Bahrain-based Al Salam Bank, an Islamic bank, Mr Alabbar is also a Board Member of Noor Investment Group, an affiliate of Dubai Group, the leading diversified financial company of Dubai Holding.

Mr Alabbar is currently spearheading Emaar’s growth strategy of global expansion and business segmentation into property development, hospitality & leisure, shopping malls, healthcare, education and financial services. He also heads Emaar’s joint venture with Italy’s Giorgio Armani to set up the Armani-branded luxury hotel and resort chain in key international destinations.

Mr Alabbar chairs Emaar MGF, the joint venture of Emaar and MGF Developments Limited of India, rolling out the country’s largest FDI in real estate. He is also the Chairman of RSH Limited, the leading pan-Asian marketer, distributor and retailer of international brand-names.

FDi magazine, published by the Financial Times Group, named Mr Alabbar as “Middle East Personality of the Year.” Arabian Business, the leading regional business magazine, ranked him second in its 2009 list of Power 100: The World’s Most Influential Arabs.

Mr Alabbar holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities and is a graduate in Finance and Business Administration, both from Seattle University in the United States.

He works closely with regional NGOs, and is especially committed to the cause of educational reform. A keen sportsman, he is an active member of UAE endurance horse racing community.

Hussain Al Qemzi, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board as Vice Chairman of Emaar Properties PJSC on March 8, 2006. He is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company - March 2010.

A seasoned banking professional with over 28 years experience working with the leading banks in the UAE, Hussain Al Qemzi now helms the Noor Investment Group and its flagship entity Noor Islamic Bank as its Group Chief Executive.

With proven expertise in corporate and consumer banking, he has proved his mettle in quality and operations control and strategic planning.

Al Qemzi is currently on the Board of Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, Emirates Media, DIFC, Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation apart from Emaar Properties.

Al Qemzi was formerly Chief Executive of Sharjah Islamic Bank and Chief Operating Officer of DIFC, and is credited with laying the ground for a world-class financial centre.

Dr Lowai Belhoul was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC as a Non-Executive Director, on March 8, 2006.  He is a member of the Audit and Internal Control Committee of the Company - March 2010.

Dr Belhoul brings a wealth of experience to the Board as a result of his current position as the Director General of the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department. A Law graduate from the UAE University in 1984 and PhD in Law from Exeter University in 2000, Dr Belhoul has an in-depth understanding of cross border legal issue, international law and possesses an astounding insight into the UAE laws.

Previously, Dr Belhoul was a visiting lecturer at Dubai Police Academy offering specialist classes in Maritime and Aviation Law. He has also served on several high-profile judicial committees formed by Orders of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai.

Majid Saif Al Ghurair, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC on March 8, 2006. He is Chairman of the Audit and Internal Control Committee of the Company - March 2010.

Voted 'Business Leader Personality of the Year 2004,' Majid Saif Al Ghurair is a UAE entrepreneur with a 'golden touch.' As CEO of the Al Ghurair Private Company, he has demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen in an array of fields including trade and retail, industry, manufacturing and real estate. Steering the company's growth through far-sighted vision and innovation, he lends hands-on expertise to the business conglomerate as President of BurJuman Centre and Reef Mall; and Managing Director of Gulf Extrusions and Arabian Can Industry.

Majid is also Chairman of Shuaa Capital, Gulf Finance Corp, Drake & Scull International & Dubai Wing; a Board Member of Mashreq Bank, National Cement Co, RAK Bank, Dubai Statistic Centre & Dubai Economic Council.

A graduate in Accounting from the Al Ain University, Majid was involved in the formation of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centers. He is also an active member of the World Economic Forum and Young Global Leaders.

Ahmed Jamal Jawa, a Non-Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties on March 8, 2006. He is Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company - March 2010.

Ahmed is President, CEO and Board Member, of Starling Holding Ltd, a global investment group that deals with private equity and direct investments world-wide. Starling Holding Ltd has drawn its strength from Ahmed's in-depth understanding of the financial markets. A Saudi national, he has enhanced Starling's fortunes through well-informed and strategic investment plans.

A board member of Rak Petroleum, Ahmed is also President of Contracting and Trading Company (CTC), a Saudi Arabian firm that oversees investment opportunities and options in the GCC region and the Middle East.

Ahmed is credited with introducing a range of Walt Disney licensed products to the Middle East markets through the Disney-Jawa Enterprises, a joint venture between the Walt Disney Company and the Jawa family. Helming the JV as Chairman, he supervised the sales and marketing of Disney computer software, interactive multimedia, toys, home furnishing, personal care products, consumer electronics and English and Arabic videos in the region.

A graduate in Business Administration and MBA from the University of San Francisco, Ahmed has served on the Boards of the Novapark Swiss Hotel Group; Mirapolice, an entertainment company that builds theme parks in France; and Tricon Group, a US-based securities trading firm.

Honoured as one of the Global Leaders for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in February 1996 in Davos, Switzerland, Ahmed is trilingual, fluent in Arabic, English and French.

Khalifa Hassan Aldaboos was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC on April 29, 2009. He is a member of the Audit and Internal Control Committee of the Company - March 2010.

He serves on the Board of Jeema Mineral Water; M’sharie Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Dubai Investment Company; National Bonds Corporation; Emirates Investment and Development PSC and Emirates Rawabi.

Investment Director with the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the investment arm of the Government of Dubai and the body responsible for managing the emirate's assets, Khalifa was earlier Investment Director with the Department of Finance at His Highness The Ruler’s Court of the Government of Dubai, overseeing strategic investments.

A banking professional, he has worked with the Emirates Bank International and has extensive experience in the capital market and forex trading.

Khalifa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Management Science from the Metropolitan State College in Denver.

Saeed Ahmad Al Tayer was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC on 29 April 2009. He is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company - March 2010.

Saeed worked in Jebel Ali Port in the early 80’s and was part of the management group that started the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in 1985. He was then appointed as the Director of Administration in 1987 and served as Assistant Chairman and Deputy Managing Director till 1995.

In 1995 Saeed joined MAF (Majid Al Futtaim) Group and was appointed as Vice President in charge of the development of shopping centers and Carrefour throughout the Middle East, and was appointed as Chairman of the group in Egypt. In 1999 he was promoted to be the Group Vice President. Mr. Al Tayer left MAF Group to do his own business in 2005.

He has also volunteered in the social and sports activity in the city of Dubai. He is the Vice Chairman of Al Nasr Sports Club.

Ahmad Thani Al Matrooshi, an Executive Director, was appointed to the Board of Emaar Properties PJSC on March 8, 2006.

As Managing Director at Emaar Properties PJSC, Ahmad oversees the day to day operations within Emaar Group. Prior to joining Emaar in November 2005, Ahmad held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the government-run Dubai Development Board (DDB) for almost a decade. At the DDB, Ahmad ensured affordable housing and competitive financing rates to all residents across the Emirate.

Before this move, Ahmad worked for 14 years as Deputy Director of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Founder and Chairman of Dubai Property Society (DPS), he is dedicated to an ongoing forum that ensures a code of ethics for real estate practices and procedures.

Ahmad holds memberships to a number of important organizations as Dubai Investment Park.

Born and brought up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ahmad holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and a Diploma in Property Management from NCFE - UK.