Top 100 CEOs In The
Middle East 2022

43. Talal Al Dhiyebi

Designation: Group CEO
Company: Aldar Properties
Country: U.A.E.
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Real Estate and Construction

Al Dhiyebi became CEO of Aldar Properties in 2017. Aldar Properties is a developer of major projects in Abu Dhabi, including Yas Island and Ferrari World. It merged with Sorouh in 2013. The company recorded profits of $187.3 million in Q1 2022, an increase of 26.5% compared to 2021. In December 2021, Aldar Properties and ADQ acquired 85.5% of SODIC for $386.8 million. In February 2022, Aldar Properties and Apollo Global Management signed a commitment that will see Apollo invest $1.4 billion in strategic capital including $500 million into a new land joint venture with Aldar. Al Dhiyebi also chairs the boards of Aldar Investment, Aldar Estates, Musanada, and board member of Miral Asset Management, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, Sandooq Al Watan, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is vice-chairman of Aldar Education.