Juma Al Majid

Juma al Majid (born 1930, Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is an Emirati businessman, political adviser, and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Juma Al Majid Holding Group. In 2016, Al Majid was ranked among the richest Arabs in the world.

He is known for his significant contributions to the development of the UAE's economy and society. He founded Juma Al Majid Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in trading, manufacturing, and real estate. Al Majid is also recognized for his charitable endeavors, particularly in education, healthcare and promoting cultural and social initiatives in the region.

Juma Al Majid held key positions including Chairman for Dubai Economic Council, Vice Chairman for the UAE Central Bank, Vice Chairman for Emirates Bank International Ltd, Director for Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Board Member for AI Nisr Publishing (Gulf News).

In 1950, he established the Juma Al Majid Holding Group, which later became one of the most reputed organisations in the Middle East. The group’s verticals include real estate, travel and tourism, hospitality, investments, automobiles, contracting and commercial.