“A visionary leadership and management driving business towards growth”
H.H. Shaikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
Chairman
At ARAM Group, our strategy is centered on the disciplined use of capital and expertise to build a sustainable, efficient, and high-performing investment platform. We operate with a strong emphasis on governance, accountability, transparency, and regulatory compliance, while upholding environmental stewardship and long-term responsibility to our stakeholders.
We are dedicated to continuously enhancing our extensive experience in stable asset management, exploring innovative investment opportunities, and offering sophisticated financial solutions that are strategically aligned with shareholder interests. Risk management and prudent governance remain central to every decision we make, ensuring long-term resilience and value creation.
Our competitive advantage stems from our elite, highly skilled team, which enables ARAM Group to manage investments professionally, drive innovation, and adopt best practices that set us apart in the market.
Looking forward, we will continue our strategy of expanding across domestic and regional markets. By fostering knowledge-sharing, strengthening governance, enhancing competitiveness, and exploring new avenues for growth, we aim to create sustainable value for our stakeholders while reinforcing ARAM Group’s position as a leading and trusted investment company in the region.
Ali Musmar
Managing Director
Inspired by our visionary plans, disciplined investments, and the evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities, ARAM Group remains committed to maintaining a stable and resilient financial position, while targeting larger, high-potential, and profitable opportunities.
With a firm commitment to excellence, innovation, and determination, ARAM manages a diverse portfolio of investments that consistently delivers attractive returns to shareholders, reinforces our presence across multiple growth sectors, and enhances operational efficiency. Over time, ARAM has proven to be a reliable driver of sustainable growth in the Real Estate and Financial sectors.
As we navigate the rapidly evolving global markets, we remain focused on maintaining agility, adaptability, and strategic foresight, while delivering innovative and competitive solutions that position ARAM as a respected, diversified, and value-driven investment company.
Board of Directors
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan is a board-level leader with extensive experience in the strategic oversight of diversified business groups and complex, multi-sector organizations. He is recognised for providing long-term strategic direction, strong governance, and disciplined board supervision across a broad range of industries, including retail, industrial, real estate, aviation, energy-related, environmental tech, fintech, hospitality, medical, and marine sectors.
H.H. Shaikh Mohammed currently serves as Chairman of ARAM Group PJSC, where he provides strategic direction and supervises the Board to support the Group’s long-term objectives, sustainable growth, and operational excellence. In addition to his role at ARAM, he serves as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, overseeing strategic initiatives to promote marine sports, organizational development, and operational governance. He also serves as Vice Chairman of SBK Holding Group, where he guides corporate strategy, multi-sector oversight, and investment supervision across the Group’s commercial, industrial, and knowledge-based business units, and as Vice Chairman of Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company, providing strategic guidance and direction for operational performance, market development, and business growth. Since 2021, he has served as a Board Member of the National Investment Company, contributing to investment strategy and portfolio development at the national level.
H.H. Shaikh Mohammed’s professional foundation combines business administration with military leadership training from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, underpinning his disciplined approach to strategic leadership and organizational development.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Political Science and a minor in Economics from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi). His extensive leadership experience across multiple sectors reflects a strong commitment to strategic vision, institutional excellence, and sustainable value creation at the highest level.
Dr. Ali Nasser Sultan Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri is a senior business leader with decades of experience across international investment, energy, technology, and the precious metals sector. He has an established track record in building, leading, and governing diversified enterprises operating across regional and international markets.
He is a Board Member of Emirates Gold Refinery, the UAE’s oldest and one of its most established refineries and mints, recognized for its long-standing commitment to quality standards, ethical sourcing, and international credibility in the precious metals market.
In addition, Dr. Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri is a Co-Founder of International Bullion Exchange (IBX), the UAE’s first Shari’ah-compliant bullion trading platform, which contributes to enhanced transparency, secure trading practices, and broader international participation in the bullion market.
He also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Vizier Asset Management, a regulated firm based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), where he oversees operational governance, compliance, and organizational efficiency in support of high-net-worth and institutional clients.
Further, Dr. Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri is a Co-Founder and Board Member of Falcon Tech Robotics, a company specializing in AI-driven automation and robotics solutions, and a Partner at Mark Cables FZE, a provider of power cables, aluminum rods, and EPC solutions supporting energy infrastructure projects across the Middle East and Africa.
He is also a Partner at The Space Events & Sports, a UAE-based venue for corporate, cultural, and branding events designed as an integrated platform for large-scale activations.
Dr. Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri holds a Ph.D. in Decision-Making Strategy from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Abu Dhabi University.
Through his executive roles and board memberships, Dr. Ali Nasser Sultan Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri contributes to strengthening governance frameworks, supporting strategic investments, and advancing sustainable value creation, in his capacity as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aram Group PJSC.
H.E. Salama Al Haj Al Awadhi is a senior government executive with extensive experience in industrial development, energy, supply chain management, and national economic growth. She has played a significant role in advancing the UAE’s industrial competitiveness, sustainability, and localization agenda.
She currently serves as Assistant Undersecretary for Industry Growth at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), where she leads national programs designed to support industrial expansion, sustainability, and global competitiveness. Her responsibilities include oversight of the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program, the Make it in the Emirates initiative, the Industrialists Program, import substitution and product offtake initiatives, as well as the UAE Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap.
With more than 17 years of professional experience across the energy, supply chain, and industrial development sectors, H.E. Salama Al Awadhi has contributed to strengthening the UAE’s manufacturing base, advancing localization efforts, enabling Emirati talent, and supporting the integration of advanced technologies and sustainable industrial practices.
She also serves as a Board Member of the UAE Space Agency, where she contributes to the development of the national space-industrial strategy, promotes coordination between the advanced technology and space sectors, and supports the growth of a competitive and sustainable national space industry.
Prior to joining MoIAT, H.E. Salama Al Awadhi held senior leadership positions at Occidental Petroleum, where she was responsible for supply chain operations, major exploration projects, and the implementation of national In-Country Value initiatives. She began her professional career as a Wireline Engineer with China National Logging Corporation, gaining technical and operational experience within the energy sector.
H.E. Salama Al Haj Al Awadhi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences (Geology) from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). Through her executive responsibilities and board memberships, she contributes to policy development, governance oversight, and sustainable value creation, in her capacity as a Member of the Board of Directors of Aram Group PJSC.
Mr. Ali Musmar is a senior financial executive with more than 24 years of experience in credit risk management, portfolio governance, and regulatory compliance across the Middle East, GCC, and Far East markets. He has an established track record in developing group-wide credit strategies, strengthening governance frameworks, and aligning financial institutions with local and international regulatory standards.
He currently serves as Managing Director of ARAM Group PJSC, a publicly listed investment holding company based in Abu Dhabi. From October 2021, he served as Chief Executive Officer of ARAM Group PJSC, during which period he was responsible for leading the Group’s strategic planning, financial restructuring initiatives, and operational transformation across its investment portfolio, with a focus on credit structuring, balance sheet optimization, and governance enhancement.
Prior to joining ARAM Group PJSC, Mr. Musmar served as Chief Credit Officer (Executive Vice President level) at Al Masraf – Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade, where he was responsible for enterprise-wide credit risk oversight across corporate, retail, and SME portfolios. During his tenure, he played a key role in reducing non-performing loans, strengthening credit governance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and supervisory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
His professional experience also includes senior leadership roles at Commercial Bank of Dubai and Mashreq Bank, where he led the development and governance of enterprise-wide credit risk frameworks and models. Throughout his career, he has served on several executive and board-level committees, including the Executive Committee (EXCO), the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), and the Board Credit Committee.
Mr. Musmar holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Jordan and is a CFA Program candidate. He has also completed advanced professional training in project finance, credit risk, and financial risk management through programs delivered by Euromoney, McKinsey, and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).
Through his executive leadership and board responsibilities, As Managing Director and a Member of the Board of Directors of ARAM Group PJSC, Mr. Ali Musmar provides executive oversight across the Group, with particular focus on financial governance, risk controls, and strategic execution.
Mr. Jakub Bajak is a multilingual business executive and consultant with extensive international experience in corporate operations, strategic management, and leadership development across the sports, automotive, and professional services sectors.
He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of The Space Events and Sports L.L.C., where he is responsible for overseeing operational efficiency, supporting strategic planning, and contributing to the development of international partnerships. In this capacity, he has supported the company’s growth and its positioning as a venue for international sporting events and commercial activations within the UAE.
Mr. Bajak is also the Managing Director of Kaboura FZ-LLC, a consultancy firm providing advisory services in fleet car management, market-entry feasibility assessments, and business expansion strategies across the GCC region. Through this role, he has advised corporate clients from Europe, North America, and Asia on market entry, operational restructuring, and strategic development.
His professional experience includes providing advisory and organizational support services to HR recruitment firms, advertising agencies, and emerging companies, with a focus on governance structures, leadership frameworks, and sustainable growth models. He has also contributed to the development of intellectual properties within the sports sector, which have been adopted by international companies as part of their operational frameworks.
In addition, Mr. Bajak has experience in the health and wellness and automotive sectors, where he has been involved in business development, market analysis, and operational optimization initiatives. He has also delivered executive mentoring and leadership development programs to corporate management teams and founders.
Mr. Bajak pursued academic studies in Law, Philosophy, Cognitive Studies, and Automation across educational institutions in Germany, Poland, and France. His multidisciplinary background supports his analytical and governance-focused approach in his capacity as a Member of the Board of Directors of Aram Group PJSC.