Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri (born 1974) is an Emirati businessman and former government official [1] who has been serving as the inaugural and incumbent chairman of Abu Dhabi University since 2003. [2] He had also been the managing director of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).

Ali Al Dhaheri is the Managing Director and CEO of Tadweer Group. Leading with a focus on innovation and sustainability, he is driving Tadweer’s transformation in waste management. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and strategic partnerships, Al Dhaheri aims to revolutionise waste management practices locally and globally.

Dr. Ali bin Harmal Aldhaheri has a proven track record spanning over two decades in both education and business. He has founded, launched, and managed several thriving business ventures in diverse sectors such as IT, education, tourism, and real estate.

Ali Al Dhaheri. In May 2024, Tadweer Group—part of ADQ—and DUBAL Holding signed an agreement to acquire 100% of e-waste specialist Enviroserve.

Aldhaheri currently holds several important positions, including Chairman and Founder of Abu Dhabi University, Managing Director of Bin Harmal Group, and Chairman of Liwa Education and Magna Investments. He is also the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Eng. Ali Al Dhaheri spoke to Waste & Recycling magazine on the sidelines of one of these signings. What is the purpose behind your recent initiatives and collaborations in waste management? Tadweer has set ambitious targets to revolutionise waste management not just in the UAE, but also in GCC and beyond it.

Jan 14, 2025 · Under the leadership of Ali Al Dhaheri, Tadweer Group has already launched several high-impact projects, from the region’s first greenfield material recovery facility (MRF) to collaborations...

He is also the Director and Founder of “Al Maaref Group for Management Consulting” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al Dhaheri previously held many positions and tasks, including: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amanat Holding Company “Amanat” between November 14, 2022 and 2023.

Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal AlDhaheri is an Emirati businessman, born in Al Ain in 1974. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the American University in Washington, USA, and a doctorate in management from Durham University in the United Kingdom.