Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Chairman, Mashreq
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.