Abdulla Lahej, one of the founders of Ayana Holding, serves as its chairman and provides strategic guidance for the organization's growth. With a career spanning more than two decades, Lahej began his journey in 1997 and has honed his expertise in real estate. He worked at Emaar Properties, where he joined in 2000 and eventually became the group CEO. In 2016, he assumed the role of group CEO at Dubai Properties. Throughout his career, Lahej has played a crucial role in developing Dubai's iconic landmarks such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, and Arabian Ranches. Abdulla Lahej shares the same vision for Dubai as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. “I’m ambitious and excited to see the next stage of developments in Dubai, which is rapidly making strides to become the leader of cutting-edge innovation,” he said. Abdulla Lahej holds a Bachelor's degree in architecture from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and a certification from the International Institute for Management Development.

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