Mohamed Alabbar
محمد علي راشد العبارBachelor's degree in Finance and Business Administration, Honorary Doctorate from Seattle University, Honorary Doctorate from London School of Economics and Political Science, Honorary Doctorate from Sun Moon University
Biography
Founder & Managing Director of Emaar Properties, Founder & Director of Noon.com, Chairman of Eagle Hills, Chairman of Americana Group. Global entrepreneur with active interests in real estate, retail, hospitality, e-commerce, technology, logistics, F&B and venture capital. Since 1997, at forefront of global real estate, leading marquee real-estate development companies such as Emaar Properties (developer of world's tallest building) and Eagle Hills (leading emerging markets real estate developer). Spearheaded growth of Emaar Properties with unmatched track record of successfully developing iconic futuristic residential, retail, entertainment, hospitality & leisure assets transforming lifestyles globally. Over years developed world-class mixed used projects across 20+ markets in Middle East, North & Sub-Saharan Africa, Central, Eastern and Southern Europe & South East Asia and US. Driven growth of several regional players into world-renown sector champions including Americana Group (multibillion-dollar food business, largest integrated food company in Middle East) and noon.com (leading e-commerce platform in region). Former Chairman and Co-founder of RSH Limited, leading pan-Asian and Middle Eastern marketer, distributor, and retailer of internationally renowned sports, golf, active lifestyle, and fashion brands with portfolio of 70+ brands and distribution network spanning 40+ countries in Asia-Pacific and Middle East with 1,000+ freestanding stores. Shareholder in Artstreet Limited owning interests in real estate business. Chairman of Zand, one of world's first combined digital corporate and retail bank launched from UAE. Graduate in Finance and Business Administration from Seattle University; holds Honorary Doctorate from Seattle University, Honorary Doctorate from London School of Economics and Political Science, and Honorary Doctorate from Sun Moon University in South Korea.
Skills & Competencies
Technology & Digital
Corporate Governance
Strategy & M&A
Industry Expertise
Risk Management
Board Meeting Attendance
| Year | Company | Attended | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Americana Restaurants International PLC | 5 | — | — |
| 2024 |  DANA GAS PJSC | 4 | — | — |
| 2024 |  Emaar Properties (P.J.S.C) | 6 | — | — |
| 2024 | Emaar Properties (P.J.S.C) | 4 | — | — |
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