Ajmal Saifi, Founder and CEO of Prestige One Developments, has spent more than two decades in Dubai and international real estate markets.His career began with real estate investment and expanded into development, with Prestige One building a portfolio across residential and commercial projects. The company’s current positioning emphasizes purpose, liveability and the relationship between people and place.Saifi’s approach is notable because it frames property development as more than the delivery of physical buildings. The question, in his company’s own presentation, is what makes a place meaningful to the people who live there today and in the future.That philosophy is increasingly…
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Essam Hawash leads Mada Capital with a focus on financial and advisory solutions designed around clients’ individual investment needs.Mada Capital positions itself around tailored financial solutions, access to investment opportunities and long-term client relationships. Hawash’s leadership therefore sits within a financial-services environment where trust and technical expertise are closely linked.Modern investors increasingly expect more than product access. They want clear explanations of risk, structured strategies and advice that reflects their individual circumstances. This makes advisory quality a central part of the financial-services proposition.Hawash’s professional background also includes experience in banking and wealth management, giving him exposure to financial markets and…
Maryam Buti AlMheiri, CEO of Meethaq Manpower, has built her leadership profile around a straightforward principle: business performance depends on people.Her career in the private sector has focused on human capital and workforce solutions, an area that has become increasingly important in the UAE as companies compete for specialized talent and adapt to new workforce models.Meethaq’s current positioning emphasizes customized manpower solutions, strategic talent support and partnerships between employers and employees. The company’s approach combines operational efficiency with values such as integrity, transparency and respect.AlMheiri’s leadership perspective is particularly relevant to a market as international as the UAE. Organizations often…
Abbas Sajwani has become one of the most visible young names in Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market. He is Founder and CEO of AHS Properties, a developer focused on bespoke villas, penthouses and high-end residential projects.Sajwani founded AHS in 2021 and initially focused on luxury villas in locations such as Emirates Hills and Palm Jumeirah before expanding into larger development opportunities. Forbes reported that AHS also acquired Dubai’s long-vacant Big Ben tower in 2025 for a planned transformation into a luxury office asset.His strategy reflects a preference for limited, high-value properties rather than mass-market volume. In Dubai’s luxury segment, differentiation often…
Abdulrahman Khansaheb represents a new generation of leadership within one of the UAE’s established business families. As Managing Director of Khansaheb Group and Khansaheb Industries, he oversees a business with deep roots in construction and the built environment.His leadership priorities include sustainable construction, energy efficiency and healthier buildings. He has also taken an active role in healthcare through his position as Chairman of Clemenceau Medical Center Dubai.This combination reflects a broader view of the built environment. Buildings are not only physical assets; they influence energy consumption, indoor air quality, productivity and public health.Khansaheb’s academic background in civil engineering and project…
Faruh Kurbanov, Co-Founder of DIA Holding, has developed an international business platform spanning construction, real estate, manufacturing and education.His entrepreneurial philosophy is summarized by the phrase “Live and Benefit Others,” reflecting an approach that connects commercial development with social value. DIA Holding’s portfolio includes residential communities and infrastructure projects, while its expansion into Dubai represents a new chapter for the group.The company’s Dubai development, LuzOra on Dubai Islands, illustrates its ambition to establish an international presence while retaining its focus on quality and community.Kurbanov’s story is notable because it combines cross-border expansion with a strong emphasis on purpose. International growth…
Mohamad Mubarak Drgham is associated with Infelc, an engineering and EPC business active in the renewable-energy and electrical infrastructure space.The company’s presence in the UAE reflects a wider shift in the region toward distributed energy, solar deployment and smarter electricity infrastructure. These systems require more than equipment: they depend on engineering, project management, grid integration and reliable execution.Drgham’s professional profile sits within that technical ecosystem, where the quality of delivery can determine whether renewable-energy projects achieve their intended commercial and environmental value.The opportunity for the sector is significant. As businesses and public entities look for more efficient and resilient energy…
Reda Abu Tarbush has built his professional profile around one of the most difficult moments for any business: financial distress.As Chairman of Capital Hills, his work focuses on debt management, restructuring and financial recovery strategies. The objective is not simply to reduce liabilities, but to protect operational stability and create a path toward sustainable growth.Corporate restructuring requires a combination of financial analysis and stakeholder management. Banks, investors, owners, employees and suppliers can all have different priorities during a restructuring process. Aligning those interests is therefore as important as the financial model itself.Abu Tarbush’s approach emphasizes clarity, discipline and forward-looking planning.…
Jigar Sagar is a serial entrepreneur and business adviser whose career has focused on building ventures while also helping other entrepreneurs navigate the UAE business environment.His official profile states that he has founded and scaled more than 30 ventures across different industries, with activities spanning technology, finance, recruitment, digital marketing, e-commerce and business services.Sagar’s approach is ecosystem-oriented. Rather than viewing each company as an isolated venture, he focuses on the infrastructure entrepreneurs need to start, operate and scale businesses. That includes business formation, strategy, technology and access to networks.His experience also reflects the UAE’s development as a global hub for…
Navneet Mandhani, Founder and CEO of Karma Developers, has built his real estate strategy around patience, disciplined capital allocation and long-term value.His background spans technology, investment and international real estate, giving him a perspective that treats property development as an institutional business rather than a short-term cycle. Karma Developers operates in Dubai with an emphasis on residential projects, design, wellness and liveability.Mandhani’s public philosophy places infrastructure, demographics and market cycles alongside architecture and sales. The objective is to create communities that remain relevant after the initial launch period.That approach is particularly significant in Dubai, where rapid development can create pressure…