HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is the Chairman of Dubai Holding and has been at the forefront of Dubai’s remarkable economic growth and development journey for over 37 years.

With a corporate leadership trajectory dating back to 1985, Sheikh Ahmed has achieved extraordinary success. He is currently the President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), the Chairman of Emirates NBD, the Chairman of Dubai Airports and the Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, which includes Dnata.

Sheikh Ahmed also holds several influential government positions, including serving as Second Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, which is responsible for formulating policies and strategies for Dubai, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Fiscal Committee and Board Member of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).

Sheikh Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Denver in the United States. He has received many international honours, including the fellowship of the British Royal Aeronautical Society, Commandeur de l’Ordre de la Legion d’Honneur (the Legion of Honour) – the highest French civilian award, the Verfassungsportugaleser, one of Germany’s highest honours, and an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from City University London, Cass Business School.