THE MIDDLE EAST’S
96. Fouad Darwish
Designation: CEO & Managing Director
Company: Palms Sports
Residence: UAE
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Sports
Darwish joined the company as a general manager in 2015. Palms Sports, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), is a sports management and training provider. In January 2026, Palms Sports and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council signed an MoU to collaborate on the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. In Q1 2026, Palms Sports reported $278.4 million in total assets and revenues of $78.6 million. Darwish serves as chairman of Al Qudra Sports Management, and vice chairman of the Institute for Art & Culture in Lahore, Pakistan, among other senior management positions.