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Leadership & Team

Our team at Dubai Silicon Oasis is led by Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General and overseen by Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Executive Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ).

DIEZ is also chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed holds several government positions and plays an increasingly pivotal role in leading the emirate’s finance and energy sectors.

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority

Over the past 35 years, HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum has been at the forefront of Dubai’s remarkable economic development spearheading the successful expansion of aviation, which constitutes a substantial part of Dubai’s GDP, and formulating economic, investment and fiscal policies and strategies in support of the emirate’s overarching vision.

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.

Leadership Team Without Title

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni - Executive Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni
Executive Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority
Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi - Director General - Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi
Director General - Dubai Silicon Oasis

Leadership Team

Our Team

Badr Buhannad - Deputy Director General
Badr Buhannad
Deputy Director General
Ghanim Al Falasi - Senior Vice President - Entrepreneurship & Technology Ecosystem
Ghanim Al Falasi
Senior Vice President - Entrepreneurship & Technology Ecosystem
Daniel Callaghan - Senior Vice President - Marketing and Business Growth
Daniel Callaghan
Senior Vice President - Marketing & Business Growth
Jamal Bin Marghoob - Vice President - Client and Community Relations
Jamal Bin Marghoob
Vice President - Client & Community Relations
Ahmad Hassan Alzaabi
Ahmad Hassan Alzaabi
Vice President - Commercial Services
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Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni
Executive Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority

Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi is Director General of Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). In his capacity as Director General, Dr. Al Matrooshi is responsible for the development, implementation and communication of DSO’s strategy, including the organization’s mandate, mission, vision and values. Dr. Al Matrooshi also oversees the leadership team, providing his expert guidance and support to ensure that DSO’s business objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively, all the while upholding international best practices. Moreover, Dr. Al Matrooshi assumes leadership for the financial performance of DSO, guiding the development, monitoring and management of DSO’s annual budgets. In sum, he is responsible for delivering on short, medium and long-term goals, ensuring the correct team, policies, procedures, technology and all other essential tools are in place to ensure the success of DSO.

Besides his role at DSO, Dr. Al Matrooshi is a representative for the Dubai government at general assemblies for publicly listed companies. He has also served as a member of several committees, including the Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s trademark committee, Dubai Marketing and Tourism’s development board, and the UAE Banking Institute’s insurance brokerage committee. Dr. Al Matrooshi is the current Assistant to The Secretary General of Dubai Freezone Council; he is also serving as one of the Board Members of World Free Zone Organization; Dr. Al Matrooshi is one of the incumbent members of the UAE Economic Acceleration Unit and he is presently a member of Dubai Government Economy Team.

With vast experience in finance, commercial operations and licensing, among other areas, Dr. Al Matrooshi joined DSO in December 2006. Before joining DSO, Dr. Al Matrooshi held several senior governmental positions, including running commercial licensing at the Dubai Economic Department (DED).

Dr. Juma holds a doctorate in General Management from the Golden Gate University of San Francisco, California and an MBA in Business Development from the Western University, Michigan, USA.

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