Chairman
Mawarid Finance
Jun 2024 – Present · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience
A Career in Leadership
More than four decades of board and executive roles across finance, governance, industries, education and enterprise in the United Arab Emirates.
Current Roles
Executive Chairman
Nextoria Information Technology L.L.C
Sep 2025 – Present · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
The technology company of HBAS Group, delivering digital transformation and AI products:
- markXpand — AI automated marketing platform that builds, launches and optimises campaigns across Google, Meta, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat, email and WhatsApp.
- PersonaXpand — AI social media manager for personal brands: post once, publish across seven networks.
- ReachXpand — social media automation that answers customer enquiries in a brand's voice and sorts leads from complaints.
- PurchoSmart — AI conversational purchasing platform, alongside other AI conversational systems for lead tracking.
- Voice-agent calling systems — AI calling agents built for a range of industries.
Board Member
DIFC
Oct 2020 – Present · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Earlier Roles
Chairman
Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance
Feb 2019 – Feb 2026 · 7 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman / Vice Chairman
Ducab
Jul 2007 – Feb 2022 · 14 yrs 8 mos · United Arab Emirates
Served on different boards as Chairman, Vice Chairman or Board Member, alongside managing family and personal business.
Board Member / Chairman
Ducab HV
Apr 2010 – Feb 2022 · 11 yrs 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman
Dubai International Arbitration Centre
Sep 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Board Member
Mawarid Finance (and Investment)
Mar 2018 – Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Financial and investment institute.
Board Member
General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA)
May 2013 – Apr 2019 · 6 yrs · United Arab Emirates
Hearing Session Chairman
Rent Committee, Dubai Municipal Council
Oct 2004 – Mar 2013 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman of CBA
University of Dubai
Apr 2005 – Apr 2010 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Board Member
Dubai Economic Council
Mar 2003 – Mar 2010 · 7 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Vice Chairman of the Board
Emirates Islamic
Feb 2005 – Mar 2010 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Board Member
Dubai Exports
2006 – 2009 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Associations & Societies
Chairman
Printing & Publishing Group, DICC
Jan 2003 – Apr 2011 · 8 yrs 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman
Dubai International Print Award
Apr 2006 – Feb 2011 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman
Success Forum
Apr 2007 – Apr 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chairman
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Business Group, DICC
Jan 2003 – Mar 2007 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Group
Many companies across distinct industries, built over nearly six decades and united under HBAS Group
Modern Printing Press & Stationery LLC
Printing · est. 1959
Founded in 1959 as Al Sahel Printing Press and acquired by the family in 1966, when it took its present name — the foundation of the group. Advanced printing solutions combining cutting-edge technology with artistic precision.
Hassan Bin Al Shaikh Paper Convert & Hygienic Disposables & Plastic L.L.C
Paper Products & Packaging · est. 1974
Premium paper products, hygienic disposables and custom corrugated packaging for commercial and consumer markets.
Hassan Bin Al Shaikh Food Industries L.L.C
Food & Beverage · est. 1981
High-quality food products, committed to the highest standards of freshness and excellence.
Visit modernfood.aeDubai Shopping Center L.L.C S.O.C
Retail · est. 2002
A premier retail destination offering a curated shopping experience in Dubai.
Modern Creations Blacksmith & Carpentry
Craftsmanship · est. 2022
Expert blacksmithing and carpentry blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design.
Modern Solutions Real Estate L.L.C
Real Estate · est. 2024
Premium property management transforming real estate into profitable, well-run investments.
Nextoria Information Technology L.L.C
Technology · est. 2025
AI applications, custom software and digital transformation solutions.
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