Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri was born in 1974. He finished his MBA at the American University in Washington D.C. Soon after, he established a number of business ventures across different divisions. In 1995, he started working for government on improvement strategy, MICE, and education management and since then has been active with government work and improvement strategy, MICE, and education management. He has obtained a PhD in management at the Durham University in the United Kingdom.
Career
From 2006 to 2016 Ali managed the Abu Dhabi NationalExhibition Center, largest exhibition center in the Middle East. Putting Abu Dhabi on the global events map, the center is an established business hub across all divisions which also include: ExCeL London, Al AinConvention Center, Capital Gate, and Capital Center. The organization is alternatively known as ADNEC Group. Dhaheri also filled in as a Director of ADCG Ltd. until November 2016. Al Dhaheri is also notable as the Chair of Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group and is likewise serves as the CEO of Abu Dhabi University Holding Company. He is additionally the Chairman of the Liwa International School which was founded in 1992. He is a member of the board for London ExCel and National Takaful Company and a member from the executive committee for Emirates Foundation. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri founded Abu Dhabi University in 2003 and serves as its Chairman, as well as Chairman of the Executive Board and, under his leadership, the University obtained international academic accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission. Abu Dhabi University is one of the youngest institutions to receive such recognition. He is also the Chairman of Al Khawarizmi International College which is Accredited and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in year 2000. Apart from these entities, Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri is the Chairman of Fortune Properties LLC which is a company that specializes in the construction of exclusive educational campuses, associated research facilities, business parks and other facilities. The company's projects take environmental concerns into account. He played a key role in the development of Al Ain Convention Center. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri is the Chairman of MAGNA Investment. The main aim of MAGNA Investment is to assess Sharia’a compliant business opportunities with the aim of increasing investment and capital development. As an executive, Dhaheri holds 4 appointments at 4 active companies.
