H. E. Abdulla Humaid Ali Al Mazroei - Chairman, NMC

"The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man."

A befitting expression or succinct epithet remains yet to be coined to conjure up versions of certain visionary qualities and indefatigable zeal, that trigger changes to the course of destiny, to open new vistas to bask in the new-found glow of excellence. H. E. Abdulla Humaid Al Mazroei, Chairman of NMC is verily the personification of these attributes that hold new golden keys to new eldorados.

The eventful life of Mazroei is an absorbing journey through the labyrinths of governance and politics, diplomacy and statecraft, business, commerce and industry. Accounts of his life and achievements run almost in parallel track to that of blazing trails of the United Arab Emirates, from its emergence as a nascent state in 1971, to occupy a pride of place among the comity of nations today.

Graduating in Economics from Baghdad University in the year 1968, Mazroei joined the Government of UAE, placing his services at the disposal of the nation and its people. He played a pivotal role in those early days as Director, Development Office, before joining the Ministry of Communications as Undersecretary. His rise in the government hierarchy was meteoric as he was promoted soon to the post of Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

There was no looking back and it was only a question of time before the Rulers were quick to spot the spark in him as the results he produced surpassed expectations.

He entered the higher echelons of the corridors of power in 1977 with induction into the cabinet as the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, where his sharp political acumen, astute statesmanship and sound principles of governance, combined in full measure to lend form and substance to the evolving nucleus of policies that have been the harbingers of the growth, progress and prosperity that are the hallmarks of the nation and its people today.

As a life-long learner, it is not surprising that during his political career, he gained a wealth of knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of financial disciplines, human resources and manpower management, all crucial ingredients in the recipe for success. The breadth and depth of his engagements and commitment found further fruition during his tenure as Advisor to the Presidential Court, culminating later in his joining the league of pre-eminent ranks with his appointment as the UAE Minister of Justice. Mazroei presently is Member of the Board of The General Authority for Pension and Social Security, Chairman of Union Insurance (P.S.H) and Member of the Board of Abu Dhabi International School.

His variegated experiences in conceiving and fostering entrepreneurial initiatives found matching synergy of enthalpy in the business acumen and rectitude of Dr. B. R. Shetty, to signal the beginning of a relationship as a business mentor, trusted partner and close friend, as Chairman of NMC. Thereafter, the power of exponentials has marked the growth graph to speak the language of business, as new stars were born, littering the business firmament of NMC.