THE MIDDLE EAST’S
88. Adel Mardini
Company: Jetex
Designation: Founder & CEO
Country: UAE
Category: Private Aviation
Mardini founded Jetex in 2005. Jetex operates a network of over 40 private jet terminals worldwide, supported by a team of over 1,100 aviation professionals. In 2026, Jetex inaugurated new luxury terminals in Milan, Sofia, Red Sea, Jakarta, and Istanbul, which is also the world’s largest VIP terminal. Since 2020, Jetex has been actively executing a global transformation merging lifestyle and hospitality with private aviation, including its 2025 luxury timepiece collaboration with Jacob & Co. Mardini is a board member of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association and is a member of the World Economic Forum.