The Middle East’s

5. Badr Al-Olama

Company: Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
Designation: Director-General
Established: 2019
Headquarters: U.A.E.

In June 2025, ADIO partnered with EHang and the Multi Level Group, with SASC support, to conduct a landmark passenger eVTOL aircraft test flight in Abu Dhabi. In May 2025, it formed a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to scale Industry 4.0 technologies, smart manufacturing, digitization, and sustainable production. Al-Olama, a former Mubadala executive, has led ADIO since July 2024.