THE MIDDLE EAST’S

7. Hesham Al Qassim

Company: Wasl
Designation: CEO
Nationality: Emirati
Country: U.A.E.
Category: Hotels and Resorts

Al Qassim manages Wasl’s real estate, hospitality, and leisure portfolio. Wasl owns and manages over 32 hotels and serviced apartments, with over 7,690 hotel rooms in Dubai. It also owns and operates Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, and Jumeirah Golf Estates. Al Qassim is also the vice chairman and managing director at Emirates NBD and Dubai Sports Corporation. He sits on multiple boards, including the Dubai International Finance Centre, e& and Amlak Finance.