THE MIDDLE EAST’S
43. Ala'a Eraiqat
Designation: Group CEO
Company: ADCB Group
Residence: U.A.E.
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Banking
Eraiqat joined ADCB in 2004 and held various senior positions before assuming his current role in 2009. In the first nine months of 2025, ADCB Group total assets amounted $202.7 billion and posted $4.5 billion in operating income. In April 2025, ADCB launched Meedaf, a financial services venture designed to help banks and financial institutions across the U.A.E. and GCC region enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and remain competitive through innovation and advanced technologies. Eraiqat is the Chairman of Al Hilal Bank and chairs a number of key management committees of ADCB, including ADCB Management Executive Committee, and the ADCB Management Credit Committee.