BA in Engineering, and postgraduate studies in Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow, Cambridge University, UK; Master's degree. Chairman: Crescent Group of Companies; Gulftainer. Founding Shareholder: Abraaj Capital; URUK Group. Founder, UAE Chapters, Young Presidents' Organization and World Presidents' Organization. Member, Chief Executives Organization. Member, Board of Trustees and Chairman, Finance Committee, American University of Sharjah (AUS). Aside from core business in oil and gas, also has a variety of other regional and international commercial interests, including container shipping terminal operations, transport and logistics, private equity, power generation, and real estate. Has promoted and supported important initiatives in higher education at Cambridge University and in the Gulf. Active supporter of many charities, particularly those in aid of handicapped and needy children, and cancer.