Dr. Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh is a distinguished leader with over three decades of experience in managing and directing various businesses. As the Managing Director of the Hassan Bin Al Shaikh Group since 1993, he has overseen the growth and success of multiple companies within the group. Holding a PhD in Economy from Coventry University, his expertise spans strategic planning and sustainable competitive advantage. Dr. Ahmad has also held numerous prestigious positions, including Chairman and Board Member roles across several organizations.

Mr. Mohammed Sharaf started his shipping career, at Howland Hook terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. He joined Dubai Ports Authority in 1992, and in 2001 he became Managing Director of DP World UAE Region. During his mandate, Sharaf performed central roles in developing the terminals of Jeddah, Constanta, Vizag, Jebel Ali and Port Rashid. Actually Mohammed Sharaf is the DP World's Group CEO since 2005 and the DP world's company Director since 2007. Mohammed Sharaf received his degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Mohammed Sharaf retired from DP World on January 26, 2016. Mohammed Sharaf was appointed Assistant Foreign Minister of Economic & Trade Affairs of the UAE on July 17, 2017.

Her Excellency Hanan Mansoor Ahli is the Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre in the UAE. With extensive experience in business administration, policymaking, sustainability and Islamic finance. She has significantly contributed to enhancing the UAE's global competitiveness and gender balance initiatives. Hanan holds an MBA from the American University of Sharjah.