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Sheikh '''Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum''' ({{langx|ar|الشيخ مكتوم حشر مكتوم آل مكتوم}}) is a member of [[Dubai]]'s ruling family. He is a second cousin once removed of [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]], the current ruler of Dubai. [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]]'s grandfather, Saeed bin Maktoum and Sheikh Maktoum's great-grandfather, Juma bin Maktoum were brothers. |
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==Early life, education, and career== |
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Sheikh Maktoum received a BSBA in Finance with Honors from [[Suffolk University]], Boston MA, USA. Sheikh Maktoum also serves as CEO of Al Fajer Group which deals in oil barrel manufacture, import/export, textiles, tradeshow management, electromechanical engineering, travel and tourism and construction. As director of Shadar Holdings he is partner in [[Virgin Megastores]], [[Promod]], [[Pull & Bear]], and [[Bershka]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. |
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Sheikh Maktoum received a BSBA in Finance with Honors from [[Suffolk University]], [[Boston]], Massachusetts, USA. Sheikh Maktoum is also presently the Chairman of the Dubai International Holding Company (a private investment firm with extensive experience in natural resources, mining, traditional and renewable energy), Al-Nasr Sports Club.<ref>[http://www.shuaacapital.com/en/aboutshuaa/whoweare/boardofdirectors/hasheralmaktoum.aspx "His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum"], shuaacapital.com</ref> |
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His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum, has been selected as a Young Global Leader 2007 by the [[World Economic Forum]]. |
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As director of Shadar Holdings Sheikh Maktoum helped bring [[Virgin Megastores]], Promod, [[Pull and Bear]], and [[Bershka]] into the [[United Arab Emirates]]. |
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==A1 Grand Prix== |
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Sheikh Maktoum was the Founder, President and Chairman of the [[A1 Grand Prix]] racing series. |
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After an extremely successful 1st season of A1GP, during which Maktoum proved it was an exciting new form of motorsport, it was announced on September 29, 2006 that he was to sell his position as Chairman & Director of A1GP.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/news/index.php?flashNavId=1&newsid=377 Official A1GP Press Release]</ref> The transfer of his share in the organisation of A1 Grand Prix to |
Sheikh Maktoum was the Founder, President and Chairman of the [[A1 Grand Prix]] racing series. After an extremely successful 1st season of A1GP, during which Maktoum proved it was an exciting new form of motorsport, it was announced on September 29, 2006 that he was to sell his position as Chairman & Director of A1GP.<ref>[http://www.a1gp.com/news/index.php?flashNavId=1&newsid=377 Official A1GP Press Release] {{Archive url|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061104214810/http://www.a1gp.com/news/index.php?flashNavId=1&newsid=377|date=2006-11-04}}</ref><ref>[http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/245616 "An Enterprising Exchange: H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum"], ''Entrepreneur'', 29 April 2015. Accessed 2 December 2015.</ref> The transfer of his share in the organisation of A1 Grand Prix to RAB Capital was finalized in December 2006. |
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Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum, was selected as a Young Global Leader 2007 by the [[World Economic Forum]].<ref>[http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?id=8522&t=1 "World Economic Forum nominates Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum as Young Global Leader for 2007"], BusinessIntellegence-ME, 18 March 2007</ref> |
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Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum was awarded the prestigious 'CEO of the Year' honour in the property sector for the Mena region. <ref>[http://www.ameinfo.com/211131.html "Al Fajer CEO wins Mena 'CEO of the Year' award in property sector"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822150737/http://www.ameinfo.com/211131.html |date=2011-08-22 }}, ameinfo.com, 4 October 2009</ref> |
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In the wake of the financial crisis hitting Dubai bonds heading into 2010, Sheikh Maktoum helped calm markets by buying up Dubai bonds before the debt was restructured.<ref>[http://www.arabianbusiness.com/dubai-royal-invests-in-bonds-sees-positive-outcome-10470.html "Dubai royal invests in bonds, sees positive outcome"], arabianbusiness.com, 30 November 2009</ref> |
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In May 2011, Shuaa Capital announced that Sheikh Maktoum had been appointed chairman of its board of directors, because of his record of successfully supporting business turnarounds.<ref>[http://www.dubaichronicle.com/finance/investors/shuaa-capital-announced-new-chairman-45354 "Shuaa Capital announces new Chairman"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514051856/http://www.dubaichronicle.com/finance/investors/shuaa-capital-announced-new-chairman-45354 |date=2011-05-14 }}, dubaichronicle.com, 11 May 2011</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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His elder nephew is [[Ahmad Mohammad Hasher Al Maktoum]] |
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*[https://www.forbes.com/2009/03/03/dubai-royal-showdown-business_al_fajer.html Desert Storm In Dubai – Forbes.com] |
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*[http://dihc.com/ Dubai International Holding Company] |
*[http://dihc.com/ Dubai International Holding Company] |
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*[http://www.a1gp.com A1GP] |
*[http://www.a1gp.com A1GP] |
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Latest revision as of 23:49, 2 November 2024
Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum (Arabic: الشيخ مكتوم حشر مكتوم آل مكتوم) is a member of Dubai's ruling family. He is a second cousin once removed of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's grandfather, Saeed bin Maktoum and Sheikh Maktoum's great-grandfather, Juma bin Maktoum were brothers.
Early life, education, and career
[edit]Sheikh Maktoum received a BSBA in Finance with Honors from Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Sheikh Maktoum is also presently the Chairman of the Dubai International Holding Company (a private investment firm with extensive experience in natural resources, mining, traditional and renewable energy), Al-Nasr Sports Club.[1]
As director of Shadar Holdings Sheikh Maktoum helped bring Virgin Megastores, Promod, Pull and Bear, and Bershka into the United Arab Emirates.
Sheikh Maktoum was the Founder, President and Chairman of the A1 Grand Prix racing series. After an extremely successful 1st season of A1GP, during which Maktoum proved it was an exciting new form of motorsport, it was announced on September 29, 2006 that he was to sell his position as Chairman & Director of A1GP.[2][3] The transfer of his share in the organisation of A1 Grand Prix to RAB Capital was finalized in December 2006.
Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum, was selected as a Young Global Leader 2007 by the World Economic Forum.[4]
Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum was awarded the prestigious 'CEO of the Year' honour in the property sector for the Mena region. [5]
In the wake of the financial crisis hitting Dubai bonds heading into 2010, Sheikh Maktoum helped calm markets by buying up Dubai bonds before the debt was restructured.[6]
In May 2011, Shuaa Capital announced that Sheikh Maktoum had been appointed chairman of its board of directors, because of his record of successfully supporting business turnarounds.[7]
Personal life
[edit]His elder nephew is Ahmad Mohammad Hasher Al Maktoum
References
[edit]- ^ "His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum", shuaacapital.com
- ^ Official A1GP Press Release Archived 2006-11-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "An Enterprising Exchange: H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum", Entrepreneur, 29 April 2015. Accessed 2 December 2015.
- ^ "World Economic Forum nominates Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum as Young Global Leader for 2007", BusinessIntellegence-ME, 18 March 2007
- ^ "Al Fajer CEO wins Mena 'CEO of the Year' award in property sector" Archived 2011-08-22 at the Wayback Machine, ameinfo.com, 4 October 2009
- ^ "Dubai royal invests in bonds, sees positive outcome", arabianbusiness.com, 30 November 2009
- ^ "Shuaa Capital announces new Chairman" Archived 2011-05-14 at the Wayback Machine, dubaichronicle.com, 11 May 2011
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