H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa ChairmanDepartment of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa is a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and the Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). H.E. oversees the development of Abu Dhabi’s master plan, which includes infrastructure, construction, transport, real estate, and municipal…
Legal Affairs Breakout Panel Please click on the images or on the titles to view the Keynote Speakers and Panelists’ biographies. Industry experts will review the impact of changes to key laws and regulations in the UAE, topics discussed will include: These subjects will be guided by leading experts in each area followed by a…
Tala Shomar AssociateBaker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla Tala is a an associate in Baker McKenzie based in Dubai. Tala works with international and local clients on a variety of corporate transactions. Her expertise covers advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. She also specialises in general corporate governance and regulatory matters. Tala…
Liz Beneski Board MemberChief Executive Officer AmCham Abu Dhabi After a successful SME career spanning over 32 years, which focused mainly in the hospitality industry where she owned, built, and operated franchised hotel locations throughout Texas & Louisiana, as well as owning and operating restaurants, bars, consultancies, and more – she tried to retire. A…
Majed Abdulkarim Julfar Director – Trade Credit Insurance & Export FinancingEtihad Credit Insurance (ECI) Majed Abdulkarim Julfar, the Director of Trade Credit Insurance & Export Financing at Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) spearheads the Trade Credit Insurance and Export Financing function by providing strategic and commercial expertise to achieve sustainable growth for ECI. Majed is responsible for…
Dr. Jorge A. Guzman, MD, MBA Chief Executive Officer Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Dr. Jorge Guzman is the chief executive officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner. Dr. Guzman oversees Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s strategy and operations of 5,300 caregivers and continues to serve as a consultant and Staff physician in the hospital’s…
Sean Murphy Chargé d’AffairesU.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi Sean Murphy is Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Mr. Murphy holds the rank of Minister Counselor in the United States Foreign Service. Mr. Murphy entered the Foreign Service in 1989 and served entry-level tours in India and Spain; in 1993…
