Unofficial Translation Prepared by Emaar Properties PJSC for the Purposes of
Nomination for Board Membership – AGM Scheduled on 23 April 2012
Ali Ibrahim Mohamed Ismail
Deputy Director General for Planning and Development Affairs
Department of Economic Development
Mr. Ali Ibrahim holds the position of Deputy Director General for Planning and Development
Affairs at the Department of Economic Development of Dubai (“DED”) since 2009. His role is
focused on reinforcing the contribution of DED in planning and development as well as securing
a convenient environment to develop the business sector of Dubai in addition to leading
excellence initiatives in DED and the private sector.
Due to his expertise in commercial and investment relations, Mr. Ali Ibrahim chairs the strategic
planning committee of the DED and he provides leadership and consultation to a number of its
departments. He is also responsible for exploring international economic developments and
assessing their impact on Dubai’s competitive position in the region. He supervises the collection
and publication of economic indicators in Dubai and business related statistics.
Ali Ibrahim is the coordinator of the Economic Development Committee of the Executive
Council of Dubai. Ali Ibrahim participated in the working groups which prepared Dubai
Strategic Plan 2007 – 2010.
Since he joined the DED in 1993, Ali Ibrahim held several positions including Head of Studies
and Planning Department, Head of Commercial Registration Department and Deputy Director
General for Executive Affairs.
Mr. Ali Ibrahim started his career with UAE Central Bank in 1983 in the Head Office in Abu
Dhabi where he was promoted on a fast track basis to Assistant Manager for Research and
Statistics.
Mr. Ibrahim is also holding a number of other key positions such as Vice Chairman of Amlak
Finance, Board Member of Emaar Industries and Investment and Managing Director, Emcredit.
Mr. Ali Ibrahim holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and English Language
from UAE University. He participated in several courses and conferences and joined working
groups in International Organizations such as International Monetary Fund. He was one of the
first class of graduates of the Government Leadership Program of Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre
for Leadership Development.
He held several positions in the past including board member of Dubai Financial Market,
Member of Supreme Insurance Committee and Chairman of Emaar Financial Brokerage and
Member of Commercial Agencies Committee.