Ahmad Abdulla Juma Binbyat

H.E. Ahmad Binbyat was elected Deputy Chairman of Commercial Bank of Dubai in March 2024, bringing extensive expertise across multiple industries. Born July 1, 1962, Binbyat is an Emirati firmly established in the UAE's business environment, holding directorial positions in several prominent Dubai organisations.

He currently serves as Founding Chairman and CEO of Zaina Investments LLC, a private family office, and Vice Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. Additionally, he is a member of the Higher Committee for Future Technologies for Dubai, and a Board Member of Trustees for Dubai National University.

Career History

• Founding Chairman of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), 2006–2018 – Under his leadership, Du expanded exponentially, pitting against the incumbent goliath Etisalat, and gained significant market share
• Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Dubai Holding
• Director General of Dubai Creative Clusters Authority
• Founding Chairman of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER) and Dubai Real Estate Corporation (Wasl)
• Deputy Regional Manager at Etisalat

What Ahmad Binbyat could bring to his Deputy Chairman role at Commercial Bank of Dubai: His three-decade track record in building market-leading organizations, particularly his success scaling du into a formidable competitor against an entrenched monopoly, positions him to drive CBD's strategic growth. His experience establishing transformational entities like EMPOWER and Wasl, combined with his involvement in Dubai's digital economy initiatives, suggests he could champion financial innovation and digital banking advancement while contributing seasoned corporate governance expertise to support the board's strategic direction.