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At Al Ghurair Investment, we remain committed to fulfilling our responsibilities, developing best practices and reflecting our belief in good citizenship. Sound Corporate Governance is implicit in this philosophy; it is at the foundation of our core corporate culture, guiding how we do business.

Inspired by strong leadership, a visionary board and a commitment to driving sustainable excellence, we have raised the standard amongst family-owned business in the UAE with best-in-class practices and a structured governance framework.

Central to our Corporate Governance practice is our distinguished Board of Directors, comprising highly respected independent members of the UAE business community. The Board is responsible for setting the vision and strategic objectives of the group, reviewing overall performance and appointing and overseeing the Executive Committee.

Our Executive Committee implements the strategic vision defined by the Board, developing aligned plans and programmes to execute and embed strategy.

Our Audit Committee provides assistance to the Board in fulfilling responsibilities pertaining to the accounting and financial reporting process, as well as the audit of the Group's financial statements.

The chief responsibility of our HR Committee is the establishment of appropriate human resources policies and strategies that ensure employee welfare, include proper succession planning and encourage leadership development.

In addition, Business specific committees are set up as required to advise on key operational and strategic opportunities or challenges that may arise across the business.

في الغرير، نلتزم بتحمل مسؤولياتنا والعمل على تطوير أفضل الممارسات وتجسيد إيماننا القوي بالمواطنة الصالحة. تتضمن هذه الفلسفة أهمية الحوكمة الرشيدة للشركات، وهي التي تحدد الثقافة التنظيمية لشركتنا على كافة المستويات، كما أنها ترشدنا إلى السبل السليمة لإنجاز أعمالنا.

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لقد عملنا على الارتقاء بالمعايير وفق أفضل ممارسات الأعمال التي نستلهم قيمها من قيادة حكيمة ومجلس إدارة يتمتع برؤية مستقبلية وإطار منظّم للحوكمة.

في قلب ممارساتنا لحوكمة الشركات هناك مجلس إدارة يتمتع بكامل العضوية، يتكون من أعضاء مستقلين مرموقين من مجتمع الأعمال الإماراتي. تتضمن مسؤوليات المجلس، وضع الرؤية والأهداف الاستراتيجية ومتابعة الأداء الكلي للمجموعة، فضلاً عن تعيين الإدارة التنفيذية والإشراف عليها.

تطبق لجنتنا التنفيذية الرؤية الاستراتيجية المحددة من قبل المجلس، بينما تقدم لجنة التدقيق والمخاطر المساعدة للمجلس بتنفيذ المسؤوليات المتعلقة بعمليات المحاسبة وإصدار التقارير المالية بالإضافة إلى مراجعة البيانات المالية للمجموعة.

إن وضع سياسات واستراتيجيات الموارد البشرية الملائمة هي مسؤولية لجنة الموارد البشرية الرئيسية، مع التركيز على رفاهية الموظف والتي تتضمن التخطيط المناسب للتعاقب الوظيفي وتحفيز التطوير الإداري. بالإضافة إلى ذلك يتم تشكيل لجان قطاعية مختصة مؤهلة عند الحاجة لتقديم المشورة في الأمور التشغيلية والاستراتيجية الرئيسية التي تتطلبها أعمالنا.

حوكمة الشركة

Corporate Governance

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At Al Ghurair Investment, we are as diverse as our businesses. But we are bound together – across international borders and business ventures – by our shared Purpose. Over the last six decades, Al Ghurair Investment has evolved into a powerhouse, driven by both integrity and innovation. This is a reputation built over time and a legacy of which we are deeply proud.

From our very beginnings,  Al Ghurair has been dedicated to excellence, providing service that surpasses expectations and embraces innovation.  We stay true to this commitment by adhering to the high professional standards that we have set across every business we operate. We strive to enable access to best-in-class solutions and generate exponential value for our stakeholders.

The need to respond to change with agility is critical in today's environment. It compels us to challenge our limits, every day.  As the UAE is poised for a new phase of accelerated growth, we are proud of our continued role in the country’s transformational journey. By facilitating meaningful change across all our business sectors: foods, resources, properties, construction, energy, mobility and ventures, we will drive societal and economic advancement.

Al Ghurair Investment is a success story that would not have been possible without the contribution of our dedicated employees, valued customers and trusted shareholders, all of whom share our vision for the future. 

We look forward to the next chapter in our legacy, unlocking potential in the region and enhancing life for all.

يزدهر تنوعنا في الغرير بقدر ما يزداد تنوع أعمالنا، ومع تنوعنا هذا تربطنا معًا غايتنا المشتركة، من خلال الحدود الدولية والمشاريع التجارية. خلال الأعوام الستين الماضية، تطورت الغرير إلى شركة عملاقة متعددة النشاطات قائمة على النزاهة والابتكار. هذه سمعة بنيناها طوال سنوات وتراث نحن فخورون به بشدة.

من بداياتها الأولى كرّست الغرير نفسها لتحقيق التميز وتقديم خدمات تفوق التوقعات وتنطوي على الابتكار. ونحن متمسكون بهذا الالتزام من خلال التقيد بالمعايير المهنية العالية التي وضعناها، وذلك في كل الشركات التي نديرها. كما نسعى جاهدين لإتاحة الحصول على أفضل الحلول في كل المجالات وتوليد قيمة عالية وسريعة لأصحاب المصلحة الذين يتعاملون معنا.

إننا بحاجة ماسة إلى الاستجابة للتغير بسرعة ومرونة في بيئة اليوم، فهي تدفعنا إلى بذل أقصى ما نستطيع وتحدي حدودنا في كل يوم. ومع وقوف دولة الإمارات على أعتاب مرحلة جديدة من النمو المتسارع، فإننا فخورون بمساهمتنا المستمرة في الرحلة التحويلية التي تمر بها البلاد. كما سنساهم في دفع عجلة التقدم المجتمعي والنهوض الاقتصادي، وذلك بتسهيل التغير الهادف عبر جميع قطاعات أعمالنا: الأغذية، والعقارات، والإنشاءات، والطاقة، والنقل، والمشاريع.

الغرير للاستثمار قصة نجاح ما كان لها أن تُكتَب دون مساعدة موظفينا المخلصين وعملائنا المحترمين ومساهمينا الموثوقين، والذين يشاركوننا جميعًا رؤيتنا للمستقبل.

نحن نتطلع إلى الفصل القادم من حكاية إرثنا، ونتوق إلى بذل كافة الجهود الممكنة في المنطقة وتحسين المعيشة لجميع الناس.



عبد العزيز عبد الله الغرير

رسالة القيادة

Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair

Leadership Message

**Welcome to Al Ghurair Investment!**

As Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Al Ghurair Investment (AGI), I am both privileged and proud to have been entrusted with leading the next chapter of this prestigious company’s 60+ year history. 

From its modest beginnings as a trading business in Dubai more than six decades ago, today, AGI is a highly regarded regional business, with a reputation for growing with respect, humility and community focus. 

Having fostered a proud history of innovation and entrepreneurship, today AGI continues to build on its long legacy, founded on a solid commitment to excellence, trust and responsibility - guided by a single ideal: ‘Facilitating meaningful and sustainable change for all’ – or, to speak to our renewed Purpose – ‘Enhancing Life.’

In 2020, AGI geared up to write the next chapter of its legacy, embarking on a transformational journey. This ambitious growth plan targets 25% of revenue to be generated from new initiatives by 2025, as the business poises to embrace new opportunity and potential. 

Building on the legacy of the last six decades, a trusted and reputed name in the UAE, AGI is undergoing a metamorphosis: moving from an operating framework of individual companies and brands, to become a purpose-led diversified business – ‘One AGI’; a regional investment group that is progressive, people orientated, value creating, and powered by the pursuit of sustainable excellence. 

AGI aspires to be recognised and admired for both commercial leadership and social contribution, and to be a role model for family businesses across the GCC.

I am proud to be part of the legacy.

**أهلًا بكم في الغرير للاستثمار!**

في عملي مديرًا تنفيذيًا لمجموعة الغرير للاستثمار أشعر بالفخر وبأنني محظوظ بمنحي الثقة وتكليفي بقيادة المرحلة القادمة من أنشطة هذه الشركة المرموقة التي لديها تاريخ في الإنجاز يمتد أكثر من ستين عامًا.

في بدايتها كانت الغرير للاستثمار شركةً تجاريةً متواضعة في دبي قبل أكثر من ستة عقود، أما اليوم فقد أصبحت شركة إقليمية مرموقة في المنطقة تحظى باحترام الجميع وتقديرهم،وينظرون لها على أنها من الشركات التي تواصل النمو والتقدم مع الحفاظ على الاحترام والتقدير والتحلي بالتواضع والتركيز على نفع المجتمع.

نحن نفتخر اليوم بسجل زاهر في الابتكار وريادة الأعمال، كما نواصل حفاظنا على إرثنا العريق القائم على التزام راسخ بالتميز والثقة والمسؤولية، يستحثنا في ذلك اعتبار واحد: "تسهيل التغير الهادف والمستدام لجميع الناس" – أو بعبارة أخرى تناسب غايتنا الجديدة – "تحسين المعيشة".

في عام 2020 استعدت الغرير لكتابة الفصل التالي من قصة إرثها، فصل الشروع في رحلتها التحويلية. تستهدف خطة النمو الطموحة هذه توليد 25٪ من الإيرادات من امبادرات جديدة بحلول عام 2025، حيث تستعد الشركة لاغتنام الفرص والإمكانيات الجديدة.

إن الغرير للاستثمار قد برز اسمها ولمع نجمها وأصبحت محط تقدير الناس واحترامهم على مدار العقود الستة الماضية في دولة الإمارات، واستنادًا إلى ذلك قررت الشركة أن تمر بمرحلة تحول: أن تنتقل من العمل ضمن إطار الشركات والعلامات التجارية الفردية لتصبح شركة متنوعة النشاطات تقودها غاية – "غرير واحدة": أيْ مجموعة استثمارية إقليمية تقدمية تهتم بالأشخاص وتُنشئ القيمة ويدفعها السعي نحو تحقيق التميز المستدام.

تطمح الغرير للاستثمار لأن تكون معروفة بين الناس بريادتها التجارية ومساهمتها الاجتماعية وحائزةً على تقديرهم وإعجابهم، وأن تكون نموذجًا يحتذى به للشركات التجارية العائلية في منطقة الخليج.

ينتابني الفخر لكوني جزءًا من هذا الإرث.



جون يوسيفيدس

رسالة المدير التنفيذي للمجموعة

John Iossifidis

GCEO Message

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John Iossifidis is the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) at Al Ghurair Investment, responsible for leading what is one of UAE’s largest diversified family businesses, comprising six distinct industry sectors and more than 28,000 people. Committed to driving transformational business change, John is mandated to deliver the next phase of the company’s growth journey, whilst preserving the core heritage values of the prestigious Al Ghurair family name.       

Prior to joining Al Ghurair Investment, John served as Chief Executive Officer at Noor Bank from 2017-2020 and through instilling a culture of transparency and innovation, he successfully doubled shareholder value over a period of two years. Before this, John spent over eight years at Mashreq Bank, in a range of positions including Group Head & EVP Corporate and Investment Banking. Prior to moving to the UAE in the year 2000, John held a number of senior executive roles within international banks in Singapore, Sri Lanka and his native Australia. Throughout his career, John has built over thirty-five years of banking industry expertise, and has continuously been recognised for his purpose-led approach to doing business.   

John holds an Executive MBA from Australia’s prestigious Monash University.    

“My personal Purpose is to strive, every day, to have a positive impact on those around me – and to leave a meaningful legacy behind. As a leader, I am passionate about encouraging and inspiring others to innovate, embrace change and aspire for excellence.”

Anwar Atari is the Acting CEO Commercial and Residential at Al Ghurair Properties, responsible for delivering the Group’s Real Estate Strategy, preserving and growing the existing real estate portfolio, and driving the automation of new business and diversification initiatives. 

With over 30 years of diverse experience in enabling companies to achieve their full potential, Anwar has held several leadership positions across a broad range of industries and regions such as Vycom Electronics, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical, Total Oil & Gas, and British American Tobacco. More recently, he held leadership roles for UAE real estate companies, served as a Board Member for two companies in Jordan and Morocco, and held positions at multiple Audit and Corporate Governance Committees.

Anwar is a transformational leader with expertise in a wide variety of business areas, including Accounting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Feasibility Studies, Enterprise and Property Valuations and Strategic Planning and General Management.

Anwar holds an Executive MBA from London Business School.

“My personal Purpose in life is to coach, motivate, and prepare young leaders for the future. This is something I hold close to my heart as developing the next generation of leaders will not only add value to corporates but also leave a meaningful legacy for people and societies.”   

Anwar Atari

Badr Al Ghurair is the Chief Executive Officer of Al Ghurair CarsTaxi, one of the largest taxi fleets in the UAE. Through his visionary leadership, Badr is responsible for driving the strategic transformation of the business in line with evolving market trends and consumer demand. In his role, Badr oversees the ongoing operations of all divisions and drives the company toward its primary goals and objectives in contributing towards the future of mobility. In line with UAE Vision 2030 ‘green’ initiatives, CarsTaxi was the first taxi company in the UAE to incorporate hybrid taxis into their fleet.      

Prior to his appointment of CEO, CarsTaxi, Badr held the position of CEO at Al Ghurair Construction. In this role he demonstrated sound leadership of managing the existing business portfolio, as well as growing the business’ presence across Saudi Arabia, India and Qatar. Before joining Al Ghurair in 2006, Badr held senior roles at Dubai Holding.

Badr holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston University, USA.

Badr Abdulla Al Ghurair

Debra Teles is the Group Vice President of People and Culture at Al Ghurair Investment where she is responsible for leading the Group’s transformational people agenda and programmes, through delivering an employer of choice experience to attract, develop and retain talent, thus enabling Al Ghurair Investment’s strategic objectives.      

Described as a thought leader; Debra has a vast career spanning over 30 years in the Human Resources sector, globally. With a people-orientated approach to business, Debra has successfully led transformative human resource projects that have delivered enhanced business performance and contributed to organisational success across various industries including Real Estate, FMCG, Retail, Financial Services, Hospitality, Construction, Supply Chain and F&B in multiple geographies. 

Debra is a Leadership graduate from the University of South Africa. Focused on enabling success today whilst building capabilities for tomorrow, Debra aims to deliver strategic value through enabling an agile and adaptive workforce which actively contributes to the success of Al Ghurair Investment. 

“My personal purpose is, to make a significant difference in the lives of our people, our customers, shareholders and communities, enabling our people to be the best versions of themselves, every day.”  

Debra Teles

Divya Bathija is the Chief Information Officer at Al Ghurair Investment where she is responsible for developing and delivering the Group’s Digital, Technology & Innovation strategies, modernising the technology stack and ensuring smooth operation of the IT ecosystem. With a background in business innovation, she ensures that Al Ghurair can sustain new levels of modernisation, agility, and efficiency to enable the Group’s ambitious transformational journey.      

A strategic and creative change leader, Divya has over 20 years of global experience spent in in leading organisations in the financial services sector. With an approach that balances customer experience and the commercial agenda, she has been successful in transforming businesses during periods of growth, consolidation, and transformation.

As a highly specialised Innovation & Transformation professional, Divya is known for leading and enterprise transformation programmes and creating customer-centric solutions which result in improved business performance. Prior to joining Al Ghurair Investment, she held the position of Chief Client Officer at CyborgIntell, an Enterprise AI software company, driving the vision and strategy of the organisation, responsible for overall customer relationships and strategic technology partnerships.

Earlier roles included Director of Projects at RAK Bank, where she spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, delivering best in class customer journeys, enhancing efficiencies, and fuelling business growth, whilst modernising the enterprise architecture. Prior to that, Divya held the role of Vice President, Transformation Office at Mashreq Bank where she delivered end to end transformation across the organisation, delivering innovative and agile ways of working, customer-centric growth and business impact.

Divya holds a post-graduate diploma in Business Administration with a dual specialisation in Banking, Insurance and Marketing, and is passionate about customer experience, innovation, and leveraging innovative technologies.

“My personal Purpose is to continuously strive to be the best version of myself in everything I do, and to encourage, engage and enable others to believe in a better tomorrow.”


Divya Bathija

Djamal is the Chief Executive Officer for Al Ghurair Resources Oils and Proteins (AGROP) and Al Ghurair Foods (AGF). Through his leadership, the businesses have transformed from small regional players, to become major supply chain solution providers of soft commodities such as flour, wheat, maize, barley and oil seeds, across markets in the GCC, South East Asia, and Africa. In 2020, AGROP marked a milestone year in its history, crushing more than 1 million tons of canola seeds in a single year.        

During his time in this role, Djamal has been an active part of the US Wheat Association, International Association of Operative Miller, Global Grains Association, Grain and Feed Trade Association and US Soybean Export Council, committed to enhancing a food security and safety in the global food market.

Prior to becoming CEO, Djamal was Vice President of the company heading trading and procurement of Grains and Oilseed. In 2004, the Oil business was added, with the company then re-branding to become AGROP, as it is known today. Before joining Al Ghurair, Djamal held roles in commodity and currency trading and exchange across diverse industry sectors.

Djamal graduated from the School of Economics in Algeria with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Major in Management, and completed his Master’s Degree in Business Administration at San Diego State University, USA.    

Djamal Djouhri

Emile Douaihy is the Chief Executive Officer of Al Ghurair Foods – Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) business, overseeing an expansive portfolio of ambient and chilled food staples from Al Ghurair Foods.

With a career spanning over two decades encompassing responsibilities across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, Emile stands as a respected and influential figure in the CPG industry. 

His extensive experience has been honed through leadership positions at globally renowned companies, including Nestlé, Unilever, and L'Oreal, where he has consistently demonstrated an aptitude for driving business growth and generating enduring, positive impacts.

With a keen eye for identifying opportunities and the strategic acumen to leverage them, Emile has a track record of orchestrating organic and inorganic ventures that have significantly contributed to the expansion and success of the companies he has served. This combination of visionary thinking and practical execution sets him apart as a leader who brings innovation and strategic growth to the forefront of the CPG industry.

As a purpose-led leader, Emile is known for his ability to drive cultural transformations that promote empowerment, diversity, and inclusion, and for cultivating high-performing teams where people thrive.

Emile graduated with a degree in Chemistry and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration.

“My personal Purpose centres around the relentless pursuit of better and to channel my passion for progress to uplift people, delight customers, and empower communities."


Emile Douaihy

Jacob John is the Chief Executive Officer of a cluster of companies ranging from Construction to Manufacturing, and including AG Engineering, AG Power, AG PCS Switchgear, AG Elevators, AG Metal Industries, AG Marble & Granite, AGC Ready-mix & Masonry. In this role, Jacob is responsible for leading these various businesses and overseeing the complete operation in accordance with Al Ghurair Investment’s overall strategic plans. Jacob also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors of a Joint Venture (JV) between Al Ghurair and Hitachi, called HI-STAR Water Solutions, that specialises in Water and Wastewater Management Services. 

In line with the Group’s overall pursuit of better, Jacob’s mission is to strategically build companies that offer reliable, sustainable, innovative engineering solutions to the infrastructure industry; maintaining the highest standards in Quality, Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment; and preserving the core values of the founding family.

With over thirty-five years of industry experience, Jacob was appointed at Al Ghurair Investment in early 2017, with a responsibility to develop the various businesses from their very grassroots. Prior to joining Al Ghurair Investment, Jacob worked for over 26 years with the Mechanical and Engineering (M&E) division of one of the largest construction conglomerates in the region called ETA. He held a range of senior positions including General Manager from 2004, to Chief Operating Officer for its M&E Division operations across MENA region. Before moving to the UAE in the year 1990, Jacob spent over five years working with several large corporations in India, undertaking large turnkey industrial (cement, yarn and steel) and high-voltage power station construction projects.

Jacob graduated as an Electrical and Electronics Engineer from India and completed his ‘General Management Programme’ at the prestigious business school National University of Singapore. He is also an Accredited Tier Specialist from the Uptime Institute, USA.

“My personal purpose is to encourage others to recognise their capability, transfigure their purpose into reality and to develop leadership skills at all levels.”   

K. Jacob John

Lisa Meeks is the Acting Chief, at Al Ghurair Investment, responsible for leading the organisation’s compliance, risk and internal audit functions. In her role, Lisa provides critical evidence-based counsel by independently assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of risk governance, and making recommendations on all aspects of risk governance, management and internal controls. A strong advocate of good governance, Lisa is committed to leading the transformation agenda with a purpose to unlock optimal stakeholder value.

With over 30 years’ experience within leading global companies, gained across the United States, United Kingdom and the UAE, Lisa has a proven track record for both passion-led leadership and building highly effective risk and governance frameworks. Prior to joining Al Ghurair Investment, Lisa’s professional career had been almost exclusively developed within three of the ‘Big 4’ firms including EY, PwC, and Deloitte, following her qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the states of New York (inactive) and California (inactive).

Lisa holds a BSc Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. She also holds an MSc in Computer Science from University College London. Lisa is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Lisa is a passionate mentor and builder of teams, with a long-held advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion.

“My personal Purpose is to embrace innovation and collaboration to build best-in-class and entrusted governance frameworks that unlock business potential and drive success – and to do so in a way that enriches skills, unifies teams and creates a fun learning environment!”

Lisa Meeks

Michael Montgomery is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ventures business unit within Al Ghurair Investment. He is responsible for leading the transformation of a multi-diversified group of businesses, ranging from Automotive, Printing & Publishing, Exchange, Retail, Education, Shipping, Logistics, Travel, and new ventures. He is a strong advocate of good governance, endeavoring to protect and enhance stakeholder value via modern good business practices with diversified leadership teams.

Michael also serves as a non-executive director in Modern Flour Mills (KSA) and AG Melco an international joint venture with Mitsubishi head quartered in Dubai.

With over 30 years of experience within leading global companies across over 100 countries, Michael’s purpose-driven, and transformational leadership approach has supported many organisations to achieve sustainable growth and commercial success.

Prior to his current role Michael was the Group Chief Audit Executive, Group Chief Risk Officer and Group Chief Compliance Officer at Al Ghurair Investment. He was responsible for leading the organisation’s governance, risk and internal audit functions. In his role, Michael provided insight and strategic counsel into business risk, the regulatory landscape and opportunities to augment internal controls, to support the business’ overall objectives and performance.

Michael has a broad range of business experience across both private and public sectors, as well as international organisations across Europe, USA, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Prior to leaving practice, Michael's professional career had been exclusively developed within three of the 'top five' global accountancy firms, following his qualification as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) during his time at PwC in the UK.

Michael holds a Bsc. Econ (Hons) Business Administration from the University of Wales. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy with Commendation from the University of Ulster. Michael is also a UK Chartered Accountant.

“My personal Purpose is to demonstrate that good governance is good for business, bringing a professional focus on practical and proportionate Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control frameworks into leading businesses to protect value and to create further commercial success.”



Michael Montgomery

Nabeel Waheed is Group Financial Officer at Al Ghurair Investment. As part of the executive management team, Nabeel is responsible for driving and advising long-term business strategy and financial planning for the Group. He is also responsible for leading the company’s financial functions including accounting, treasury and corporate finance. In his role, Nabeel has primary responsibility for all finance activities, as well as the Group’s banking relationships. He provides leadership and direction to finance teams throughout the Group, and provides strategic business and financial recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team. 

Nabeel’s career spans more than 40 years, with extensive experience in financial management and business leadership across the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. Prior to joining Al Ghurair Investment, he was the Head of Treasury and Capital Markets at Mashreq. Before that, he was with Bank of America where he assumed various roles in Relationship Management, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Treasury. 

Nabeel is an established leader in the region and is well known for his transformational and innovative approach. 

Nabeel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Syracuse University, New York. 

“My personal Purpose is to continuously add value in all that I do, as well as to enable, empower and assist my colleagues in achieving their own personal Purpose.”   

Nabeel Waheed

Samer Amro is Group Vice President - Legal at Al Ghurair Investment. He is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s legal and governance affairs. In his role, Samer provides advice and senior counsel across AGI’s diversified divisional structure on a variety of business aspects, including policy and contract, corporate finance, commercial transactions, organisational restructures, dispute resolution, and mergers and acquisitions.

With over 15 years of experience, Samer is a highly influential corporate lawyer with a proven track-record of advising regional investment banks, major groups and companies across the Middle East. Samer has significant corporate finance transaction expertise, with a specialised focus on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, funds and private placements, collective investment schemes, structured finance, and Islamic finance.

Prior to joining Al Ghurair Investment, Samer served as Group Chief Legal Officer with ETA, where he was responsible for establishing the company’s legal department. Before that, he was a National Partner AT Dechert LLP.

Samer holds a PhD in private law, specialising in civil and consumer law in France, from the University of Toulouse. He also holds a Master’s degree with Honours in Private Law from the University of Toulouse, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Jordan. 

“My personal Purpose is to motivate and empower my team to do their best every day: we succeed together.”  

Samer Amro

Stephen is responsible for driving the transformation of operating models and customer experience across our businesses, supporting the Group in achieving its strategic goals. Stephen is also responsible for all procurement activities across the Group, providing leadership, management and professional expertise to deliver quality and cost-effective goods and services in accordance with the specific needs of each business.

With over 12 years of experience, Stephen began his career on a Graduate Leadership programme at NatWest Group. In his early career, he specialised in driving continuous improvement and Lean efficiency through high-profile change programmes, such as NatWest becoming the first UK lender to offer a fully paperless mortgage. Since joining Al Ghurair in 2015, Stephen has been instrumental in establishing the company’s first Group Lean function, driving business transformation and change. In 2019, he was appointed as Chief Procurement Officer, bringing his vast experience of building agile, structured and optimised functions into Group Procurement, and as of February 2023, to Enterprise Excellence. 

A passionate and versatile change management professional with a proven track record of delivering outstanding results, Stephen leads his team with a transformational approach – and a passion for driving operational excellence.

Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Mass Media from Glasgow Caledonian University. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and is working towards his Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualifications.

“My personal Purpose is to motivate and inspire others to realise their full potential and achieve their goals, and have fun doing so. 


Stephen Rea

Sultan Al Ghurair is the Chief Executive Officer – Innovation and Growth at Al Ghurair Properties, a company respected for its position at the forefront of the UAE’s real estate industry for more than three decades. He is responsible for driving future growth opportunities within the Properties' portfolio across residential, commercial and retail sectors.

With a purpose-driven and people-centric approach to leadership, Sultan has a proven track record of corporate success, actively leading a number of business units since he formally joined Al Ghurair Investment in 2004. Joining the family business as a fresh graduate, his first assignment was in the Special Projects Division, where he learned the business from the ground up. 

Sultan holds a degree in Finance from Suffolk University in Massachusetts, USA. 

Sultan Al Ghurair

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Our Company

Al Ghurair Foods serves customers across retail, food service and business-to-business in the UAE and beyond.

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Our Sectors

Al Ghurair Resources International is a key player in the commodities sector, specialising in grains, oils, proteins and pulses.

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Al Ghurair Properties addresses the needs of clients across hospitality, residential, office, industrial and retail.

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Al Ghurair Construction has delivered across three core areas – Engineering, Readymix and Masonry for 45+ years.

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Al Ghurair Energy is an active and trusted partner within the energy trading sector across the globe.

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Established in 2000, Cars Taxi was the region’s first franchise taxi operation.

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The Al Ghurair Investment portfolio also includes printing & publishing, retail, education and currency exchange.

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Careers

Pioneers in the pursuit of better to enhance life, every day

Our Vision

The ‘AGI Way’ culture is:

Progressive - forward looking with a predisposition to change

People-orientated – our people are respected, valued, empowered, and developed to be the best they can be

Value-creating – we create value for our customers, our employees, and shareholders

Driven by sustainable excellence – committed to innovation and continuous improvement 

Our Culture

For more than 60 years, the Al Ghurair family has built a reputation for being pioneers for innovation, change, and progress, driven by a relentless desire to facilitate meaningful change, for all, Today, these elements remain innately at the heart of our company, as true today as they were more than six decades ago.

In 2020, when we began our ambitious transformation journey, we embraced this into the philosophy of the Al Ghurair of the future, evolving our ‘why’ into a modernised *__Purpose:__* ‘Enhancing Life’, and retaining our status as pioneers, obsessed with innovation and change.

Our Purpose is at the heart of our business, and it is reflected through our vision, culture and values.

Our Purpose and are Vision go hand-in-hand: our Purpose is our North Star, defining the direction in which we’re going, whilst our Vision is our window into the future of our journey; our aspirational view of a place along the way.

Our Purpose keeps us on track, our Vision keeps the fires of progress burning.

Our Purpose

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When the Al Ghurair family started this business, more than six decades ago, it was to support the progress and development of the ‘new Dubai’ as envisaged by the country’s ambitious and visionary leadership. From nourishing the nation with the country’s first flour mill, to enabling greater financial independence with the first bank, to expanding consumer choice with Dubai’s first mall, the family is recognised as playing a pivotal role in the evolution of the UAE…a country now globally renowned for progress, innovation and future-thinking.

From modest beginnings as a trading business, today, Al Ghurair is a respected regional group of businesses, with a reputation for growing with respect, humility and community focus. Our legacy is engrained into the DNA of Al Ghurair, and the nation itself; now, we take it with us as we embark on an exciting transformational journey that will shape our next chapter.

By respecting the past, we look to reshape the future, to become ‘One Al Ghurair’, a business that is progressive, people-oriented, value-creating and driven by sustainable excellence.

Building on our history, and heading towards the future, our Vision is clear:

_**“Pioneers in the pursuit of better to enhance life, every day.”**_