Members
Dubai Free Zones Council Members
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Chairman, Dubai Free Zones Council
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) aims to drive the development of free zones in Dubai to attract investment and create an enabling environment that supports diverse areas of the national economy, it also seeks to enhance collaboration between the free zones, building synergies based on the exchange of knowledge and best practices.
The council’s efforts support Dubai Government’s strategic plans and contribute to establishing the emirate as a leading global investment destination.
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Zarooni
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni is considered one of the world's most influential leaders in the free zone sector. With over 25 years of experience leading and developing free economic zones
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Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy
Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy was sworn in as Minister of State in the Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates in February 2008. She was appointed to her current role as UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation in February 2016.
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His Excellency Helal Almarri
He is a member of the Dubai Council and The Executive Council of Dubai, a member of the Board of Directors of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, and the Director General of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA).
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His Excellency Abdulla Bin Damithan
Abdulla Bin Damithan serves as Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, where he oversees the strategic direction and performance of Dubai’s integrated trade, ports and free zone ecosystem. In this capacity, he guides policy, governance and long-term growth initiatives that strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global trade and logistics hub.
His Excellency Essa Kazim
His Excellency Essa Kazim is the Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Chairman of Borse Dubai, Chairman of DP World, Deputy Chairman of Supreme Legislation Committee in Dubai, Member of the Securities and Exchange Higher Committee and Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee.
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H.E. Malek Al Malek
H.E. Malek Al Malek is a prominent leader in the UAE’s economic and urban development landscape.
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His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin
Khalifa Al Zaffin is the Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC), a Government of Dubai entity established to solidify the emirate’s global leadership as a premier logistics and aviation hub. DACC oversees the strategic management of Dubai’s twin aviation hub—Dubai International Airport and the future Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest once completed.
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His Excellency Hamad Buamim
Dr. Hamad Buamim is the Chairman of the Board of DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre). Previously, Dr. Hamad served as President and CEO of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce from 2006 to 2022, where he led key business transformations in Dubai and chaired the ICC World Chambers Federation in Paris from 2018 to 2022.
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His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah
His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah is the President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, one of the largest economic development arms in Dubai. In his current role, he oversees the implementation of Dubai Chambers’ strategic initiatives and plans, which aim to improve the ease of doing business in Dubai, support businesses expanding globally, attract foreign companies and investment, and advance the digital economy.
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His Excellency Abdulla AbdulRahman AlShaibani
His Excellency Abdulla AlShaibani holds several prominent management positions within the Government of Dubai. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dubai Health and Dubai Humanitarian Authority, contributing to the oversight and advancement of key public sector institutions.
Issam Galadari
Issam Galadari, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), is a distinguished leader with more than three decades of experience driving corporate growth across healthcare, real estate, and hospitality.
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His Excellency Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita
His Excellency has previously held influential leadership positions such as Director General of the Dubai Land Department, Executive Director of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council, and President of the UAE Football Association.
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