THE MIDDLE EAST’S

15. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri

Company: Abu Dhabi Airports
Designation: Managing Director and CEO
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Airports

Al Dhaheri was appointed managing director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports in September 2022. Abu Dhabi Airports operates Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), which serves 102 passenger destinations and has a network of 28 airlines, Al Ain International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Delma Island Airport, and Sir Bani Yas Island Airport. Its airports served 15.9 million passengers in 2022. In November 2022, Abu Dhabi Airports joined Pharma Aero as a strategic member for the Middle East. Al Dhaheri previously served as CEO of Silal and held roles at the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority and ADNOC. He is also the chairman of the Ducab Cable Manufacturing Company and Silal and vice chairman of Emirates Steel Arkan.