Mohammad Khalifa Zaan Al Qamzi
Managing Director & Head of Strategic Investments
Maq Investments | United Arab Emirates
Executive Profile
Mohammad Khalifa Zaan Al Qamzi is a distinguished investment leader, real estate strategist, and corporate executive with over three decades of leadership experience across the United Arab Emirates and international markets. As the Managing Director & Head of Strategic Investments at Maq Investments, he leads the company’s strategic direction, capital deployment, and high-value investment partnerships across real estate, gold trading, and diversified assets.
With a career spanning government institutions, sovereign-backed developments, multinational corporations, and private investment groups, Mr. Al Qamzi is widely recognized for his strategic foresight, operational excellence, and ability to scale businesses across sectors.
Executive Leadership & Current Roles
2025 – Present
Chairman – MAQ Royal Real Estate L.L.C
Leading real estate agency operations and semi-development projects in Dubai.
2025 – Present
Chairman – Aurum Royal Gold LLC
Overseeing international import and export of gold and precious metals, strengthening global trade relationships.
2024 – Present
Director – ItalAfrica Chamber of Commerce
Facilitating cross-border trade and strategic partnerships between Africa and international markets.
2024 – Present
President – SME’s Commonwealth & Global Club
Supporting entrepreneurship and business development across the UAE and Commonwealth nations.
2024 – Present
Chairman – Shaikh Rashed Al Makktoum School
Providing governance and strategic oversight to one of Dubai’s respected educational institutions.
2016 – Present
Vice Chairman – ZiQoo Hotel Apartments
Contributing to hospitality operations and strategic management within Dubai’s premium hotel sector.
Role at Maq Investments
As Managing Director & Head of Strategic Investments at Maq Investments, Mr. Al Qamzi:
- Defines long-term investment strategies
- Oversees portfolio diversification
- Strengthens investor relations
- Leads gold, real estate, and strategic asset initiatives
- Ensures regulatory and governance compliance
- Guides cross-border expansion efforts
His extensive leadership history across UAE sovereign, corporate, and private sectors significantly enhances the credibility and institutional trust behind Maq Investments.
Previous Executive & Government Leadership
- Chairman – ASAHI Investments (2017 – 2025)
Oversaw investment strategy, asset growth, and portfolio management across multiple sectors. - Board Member – Technical Architects Contracting (2016 – 2025)
Provided board-level oversight on construction strategy, project governance, and operational controls. - Board Member – Gulf Classic Contracting (2016 – 2024)
Contributed to corporate governance, risk management, and long-term business planning. - Division Manager – ADNOC (2013 – 2016)
Managed divisional operations within one of the region’s largest energy groups, overseeing budgeting, operational strategy, performance management, and business planning. - Chairman – Al Khuzama Group Companies (2011 – 2013)
Led group-level strategy, governance, and operational oversight across diversified business interests. - Development Director – Nakheel (2006 – 2011)
Directed large-scale real estate development initiatives during one of Dubai’s most transformative growth periods, contributing to landmark master-planned projects. - Senior Executive – Dubai World (2001 – 2006)
Played a key role in corporate operations and strategic initiatives under the Dubai government’s global investment arm. - Accountant – Dubai Emigration (1992 – 1997)
Began his professional career in government financial administration, building a strong foundation in accounting discipline and public-sector compliance.
“Sustainable investment growth requires long-term strategic vision, disciplined capital allocation, and ethical governance.”
Core Expertise
✔ Strategic Investment Planning
✔ Real Estate Development
✔ Gold & Precious Metals Trade
✔ Corporate Governance
✔ International Trade
Academic Background
🎓 The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Leadership Programme in Organizational Leadership.
This executive education strengthened his expertise in strategic governance, corporate leadership, and high-level organizational management.
Leadership Philosophy
Mohammad (MAQ) Al Qamzi believes that sustainable investment growth requires:
Long-Term Strategic Vision
Disciplined Capital Allocation
Ethical Governance
Strong Institutional Partnerships
Continuous Innovation
His leadership model combines government-level discipline with private-sector agility – enabling Maq Investments to operate with both stability and forward-thinking strategy.