The appointment was made by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai and president of the DIFC.
Al Ghurair, who is also chairman of Mashreq bank said: “It gives me great pride to be entrusted by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to take on this challenging role. Under his leadership, DIFC Authority has taken substantial strides to position DIFC as a global financial hub, and I look forward to working with the board of directors and management team to build on these achievements.”
Al Ghurair also holds a variety of positions in his family’s business empire and is deputy chairman of the board of directors of the DIFC, a position he assumed last August.
