Board & Management

Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi is the Chairman of Waha Capital. He is also the Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Investment Company, where he has strategic oversight of the company’s broad investment portfolio and special projects at the group level.

Al Muhairi is also a member of Mubadala’s Investment Committee, which is mandated to develop the company's investment policies, establish investment guidelines, and review proposed projects and investments to ensure they are in line with business objectives. He is also the Chairman of Mubadala's new investment and business planning committee, which approves deals within a certain financial threshold in addition to the responsibility of annual and multi-year business planning. Furthermore, Al Muhairi  has oversight of Mubadala’s Real Estate & Infrastructure and Disruptive Investments platforms.

Moreover, Al Muhairi currently serves as Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) and the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), the US-UAE Business Council, and Mubadala Health. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Cleveland Clinic in the United States and is a board member of Aldar, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Noon.com, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Hub71, Ellipses Pharma Limited, and Investcorp.

Al Muhairi was one of the principal architects behind the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision. Prior to joining Mubadala, he worked with the UAE Offsets Program Bureau as a Senior Project Manager. His previous roles include working with McKinsey & Company as a commercial and governmental consultant.

Al Muhairi holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Foreign Service in Economics and Finance from Georgetown University.

Mr. Al Dhaheri is the Chairman of Ali & Sons Holding L.L.C and Foodco Holdings PJSC. He is also a board member of Al Wathba National Insurance Co PJSC, Abu Dhabi Aviation PJSC and Al Ramz Corporation Investment & Development PJSC.

Mr. Al Dhaheri is a Certified Public Accountant from California, United States and holds a bachelor degree in Accounting from Seattle Pacific University Washington, USA. Mr Al. Dhaheri also holds a Diploma in Business Administration (specilising in accounting) from the Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi UAE.

Mr. Homaid is the Deputy Group CEO and Chief Corporate & Human Capital Officer in Mubadala Investment Company. He has an oversight of Mubadala’s Business Services, Enterprise Technology Services, Government Affairs, Construction Management Service, Employee Career Growth, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Performance Management and Emiratization.

Mr. Homaid is a member of the Investment Committee at Mubadala, which is mandated to develop the organization’s investment policies and guidelines, in addition to reviewing all proposed projects and investments to ensure they are in line with Mubadala’s business objectives. Furthermore, Homaid is also the Chairman the Management Committee at Mubadala, which is responsible for reviewing, considering and approving certain corporate, organizational, operational, and performance matters across the Group in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.

Prior to the merger of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), Mr. Homaid was the CEO of the Aerospace and Engineering Services platform in Mubadala. His main focus was driving forward the strategic vision and plans for developing technologically advanced industries within Abu Dhabi and the UAE, in addition to ensuring Mubadala is well positioned to become a key global aerospace, ICT and Defence player.

He holds prominent roles with key Aerospace, Information Communications Technology companies and organizations. Homaid is the Chairman of Maximus Air Cargo and a board member of Abu Dhabi Aviation. Homaid is likewise a Member on the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research.

Mr. Homaid is also committed to developing the talent and experience of UAE Nationals to allow them to become the next generation of skilled professionals and business leaders. As part of this commitment, Homaid plays an active role in supporting the UAE’s academic institutions. Prior to joining Mubadala, Mr. Homaid was a Lieutenant Colonel in the UAE Armed Forces, serving in the areas of military aviation, maintenance, procurement and logistics. Homaid holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - USA, and holds a black belt in Six Sigma from General Electric, a highly disciplined leadership program.

Mr. Al Ketbi is the current Chairman of the Board of the RDK Group. He is also vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC and Foodco Holding PJSC. He currently serves on the board of Darwish Bin Ahmed & Sons Co LLC.

Mr. Al Ketbi holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce degree from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from the University Of St. Louis University of Management, USA.

H.E. Nader Al Hammadi is an established member of the Abu Dhabi business community and joined the Waha Capital board in 2019.

He is the current Chairman of Abu Dhabi Aviation, and Emirates Reem Investment Company (ERC). He also holds board positions at several companies including Royal Jet, Abu Dhabi Airports and Emirates Driving Company.

He began his career in 1990 at Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT). He held several positions and was instrumental in establishing GAMAERO, a joint venture between Gamco and Aerospatiale, where he served as its Executive Director. He joined Presidential Flight in 1996 and held several key management positions and was appointed Managing Director and CEO in 2014.

He has 30 years of work experience which includes 15 years in managing public and private joint-stock companies covering several sectors, including real estate investment and aviation management as well as his experience in the hotel, construction, manufacturing and mining sector.

He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA in 1990 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Electronics (Avionics). He obtained a postgraduate degree in Engineering Business Management from Warwick University in London, UK in 2002 and participated in “The Advanced Management Programme” held at INSEAD in Fountainebleau, France in March 2007.

Mr. Al Omaira holds board positions on the Al Wathba National Insurance Company and Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials (Bildco) and he was the Chairman of Vision Capital Brokerage Company. Mr. Al Omaira is also the Chief Executive Officer of Bildco, an Abu Dhabi Securities exchange listed company that has three subsidiaries (Bildco Reinforcing Steel Services Est., Bildco Aerated Concrete Products LLC and Bildco Cement Products LLC). Bildco Steel Industries provides and manufactures building products for residential and commercial construction projects.

Mr. Al Omaira has over 24 years of experience in leading businesses. Mr. Al Omaira has led his family business Omaira Group of Companies and manages the daily business and assets, ensuring its maintains profitability and revenue growth. Mr. Al Omaira was also the CEO of Vision Capital Brokerage Company between 2006 and 2010.

Mr. Mohamed is the Managing Director of AMEA Power, a developer, owner and operator of renewable and thermal power projects in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. He is also the Executive Director at Al Nowais Investments Company.

Previously, Mr. Al Nowais worked as an Investment Associate at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), as well as an Investment Banking Analyst with JP Morgan in New York, USA. Following his graduation, he completed multiple internships with international financial institutions including HSBC in Abu Dhabi and Citi Bank in London, UK.

Al Nowais holds a Bachelor’s Degree with joint honours in Economics and Business Finance from the Brunel University in London, UK.