H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair

Chairman, Al Ghurair Foundation

H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair is an Emirati businessman and Chairman of the Al Ghurair Foundation.

Under his leadership as CEO of Mashreq Bank for nearly 30 years, the small local bank grew to become a leading customer centric financial institution in the region known for its innovative products and services. He was elected as a speaker on the United Arab Emirates Federal National Council (UAE Parliament), from 2007 until 2011. 

Previously, he sat on the Board of Directors of major companies such as Emaar, Dubai Investments, Visa International, MasterCard, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Co-Chairman of the Arab Business Council-World Economic Forum (WEF). He was also a member of the Consultative GCC Council for the GCC Leaders and President of The Knowledge Fund, and a member of the Board of Trustees of New York University, USA. 

His Excellency holds an Honours’ Degree from the California Polytechnic State University in Industrial Engineering.