THE MIDDLE EAST’S

5. Syed Basar Shueb

Designation: CEO & Managing Director
Company: International Holding Company (IHC)
Residence: UAE
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Investments

Shueb assumed CEO responsibilities in 2019. In Q1 2026, IHC reported revenue of $8.6 billion, net profit of $2.2 billion, and total assets of $121.3 billion. In July 2026, ePointZero acquired US-based Traverse Midstream Partners for $2.25 billion. In 2026, IHC launched Judan Financial, an AI-enabled platform with almost $237 billion in assets under management, and merged in November 2025 its portfolio companies 2PointZero, Multiply Group, and Ghitha Holding to form 2PointZero Group. Shueb serves on the boards of Alpha Dhabi Holding, 2PointZero, Lunate, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.