Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Born (1958-12-01) 1 December 1958
Dubai, Trucial States (now known as UAE)
Residence Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nationality United Arab Emirates
Education University of Denver [1]
Political Science[2]
Occupation

Chairman of Emirates Airline, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Dubai World, flydubai, Noor Islamic Bank PJSC,

Noor Investment Group LLC, Noor Takaful General PJSC, and Noor Takaful Family PJSC
Spouse(s) Mona bint Obaid bin Thani Al Maktoum
Sheikh Ahmed with Lula, former President of Brazil

Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (Arabic: أحمد بن سعيد آل مكتوم‎) (born 1 December 1958) is the president of the Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and chairman of The Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World.[3]

Background

He is the youngest son (begotten at age 80) of former Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, the brother of former Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and the uncle of the current Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (though he is nine years younger than him).

His career in the aviation industry began in 1985 when he was appointed President of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) – the governing body that oversaw the activities of Dubai International and Dubai Duty Free, among others. Emirates, the national carrier, was launched at the same time and he was appointed chairman.[1][4][5][6]

He is believed to be connected to at least 14 Board Members in 14 different organizations across 14 different industries.[7]

His role in the transformation of Dubai into a global city hasn't gone unnoticed.[8]

Family & Kids

It is reported he married Nivin El-Gamal, and had a child with her.[9][10]It was later reported that she feared deportation.[11]

It has also been reported that he married a "distant relative" which is a "local tradition" in 2008.[8]

Career

It is reported that American Express rejected him for a credit card.[12]

He was interviewed about the work he'll be doing for Expo 2020.[13]

On 25 October 2015, he issued a statement to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Emirates airline.[14] On 21 November 2015 he launched the DAFZA Innovation Strategy.[15]

In January 2016 he inaugurated the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre.[16]

Patronages

He was announced a patronage by ATC Global. [17]

Honors and awards

Patrilineal descent

Ahmed's patrilineal descent can be traced back through the generations.

The line diverges from the Dubai Ruling Family at Saeed bin Maktoum and follows his eldest son, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

  1. Sohal
  2. Butti bin Sohal
  3. Maktoum bin Butti d. 1852
  4. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum d. 1886
  5. Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum d. 1906
  6. Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, 1878-1958

The matrilineal descent of Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum can't be traced back.

References

  1. 1 2 "His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum". The Emirates Group. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum". Dubai World. Dubai World. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sheikh Ahmed Replaces bin Sulayem as Dubai World Head". Bloomberg. 12 December 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
  4. ↑ "H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum". Entrepreneur. Entrepreneur Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 21 May 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Last Updated: Mon, Mar 21 2016 | 5:02 PM | 27°C Dubai, United Arab Emirates . HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum". arabianBusiness.com. Arabian Business Publishing Ltd. Archived from the original on 8 July 2014.
  6. ↑ "HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum". Dubai Airports. Dubai Airports. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum: Executive Profile". Bloomberg. Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 21 March 2016. This person is connected to 14 Board Members in 14 different organizations across 14 different industries.
  8. 1 2 Kerr, Simeon (12 September 2014). "Sheikh Ahmed: the man who put Dubai on the global aviation map". Financial Times. The Financial Times Limited. Retrieved 21 March 2016. the man who put Dubai on the global aviation map(subscription required)
  9. ↑ Herrmann, Joshi (28 March 2012). "The sheikh who loved me then left me with his child". EveningStandard. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  10. ↑ Gammell, Caroline (25 January 2010). "'Secret wife' of Dubai sheikh seeks UK asylum". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. Archived from the original on 28 January 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  11. ↑ Johnson, Angella (1 February 2015). "Agony of the billionaire sheik's secret wife who faces deportation and a husband who shuns his only son". Mail Online. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  12. ↑ Steiner, Rupert (15 May 2008). "City interview: Sheikh al-Maktoum". This is MONEY. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Expo 2020 Preparatory Higher Committee: Interview". Oxford Buiness Group. Oxford Business Group. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  14. ↑ "Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum issues statement on 30th anniversary of Emirates airline". eTurboNews, Inc. 25 October 2015. Archived from the original on 26 October 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  15. ↑ "H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum launches DAFZA Innovation Strategy". Dubai Airport Freezone. 21 November 2015. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  16. ↑ "Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre". Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  17. ↑ "CORRECTION – UBM EMEA: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Announced as Patron of ATC Global 2015". PR Newswire. PR Newswire Association LLC. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  18. ↑ "Ernst & Young names UAE Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011". Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  19. ↑ "HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum accepts Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Personality of the Year 2012 Award". Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  20. ↑ "His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum". City University London. City University London. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
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