THE MIDDLE EAST’S

8. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri

Company: ADNEC Group
Designation: Managing Director and Group CEO
Nationality: Emirati
Country: U.A.E.
Category: Diversified

Al Dhaheri has been with ADNEC Group since its founding 19 years ago, of which he has spent 10 years as the group CEO, responsible for positioning Abu Dhabi as a leading business and leisure tourism destination. In 2023, 1.78 million people visited the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition and Al Ain Convention Centres. The group organizes nine events, including the IDEX. It also owns seven international hotels. In January 2024, ADQ and ADNEC Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 40.5% stake in Talaat Moustafa Group Holding’s hospitality arm, ICON Group.