Zabeel Investments Executives

Mohammed Ali Al Hashimi is one of the new generation of business entrepreneurs and thought leaders. He was named as one of 2008s Young Global Leaders, recognising his professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the world’s future.

As Executive Chairman of Zabeel Investments, a Dubai-based diversified investment company he founded in February 2006, the company focuses on real estate development and management through its property arm, Zabeel Properties, while Zabeel Capital, the group’s investment division handles private equity and asset management across a wide range of economic sectors. Based at Dubai International Finance Centre, the company has interests in media, hospitality, finance and education.

Al Hashimi previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Amlak Finance PJSC and was instrumental in overseeing the conversion of Amlak, to become the largest publicly listed Islamic finance company in the UAE. He also serves as Chairman of Advanced Industries Group and Vice Chairman of Emaar Industries and Investments.

In addition to this current role, he also serves as:

• » Chairman of United Holdings
• » Board member at DEPA United Group
• » Board member at Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company.

Al Hashimi is a member of the Young Arab Leaders Organisation, a group set up to empower Arab youth. With his guidance, Bidaya, an education and leadership programme was founded. He is a proponent of education and childhood development, through organisations such as the Dubai Autism Centre, a non-profit institution providing specialist services for autistic children.

Jbran Rahal was appointed as Managing Director for Zabeel Capital in December 2007, having earlier served as Zabeel Investments Chief Financial Officer.

Jbran is responsible for the investment portfolio currently valued at around AED 3.67 billion (US$ 1 billion), with the primary goal of significantly expanding the portfolio going forward and identifying new opportunities both regionally and internationally that will enhance shareholder value.

Jbran also provides advice and counsel to the Executive Chairman in matters of investments and opportunities for strategic expansion.

Jbran holds a bachelors degree in Business from the Faculty of Economics of the Syrian University in Damascus. Having gained his CPA (certified public accountant) qualification in the United States, Jbran holds membership with the American Institute of Chartered Public Accountants (AICPA) and is a member of the Institute of Certified Internal Auditors (ICIA). Having lived in Dubai for five years, Jbran earlier worked with TECOM Investments in the role of Director of Finance.