International Investor Award Winner

Hamed Ahli - Visionary Leadership - Free Zone Development & Entrepreneurship // MENA 2026–2027

Hamed Ahli leads Meydan Free Zone as Head of the Free Zone, bringing more than two decades of experience in client-facing leadership, most of it within the UAE’s free zone sector. He is an accomplished manager with a strong track record in the logistics and supply chain industries.

Ahli holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Al Ghurair University and a Master’s degree in International Business from the University of Wollongong in Australia.

During his 13-year career with JAFZA, Ahli was recognised for his ability to strengthen client relationships and resolve complex issues. He established an innovative recovery section to manage overdue receivables and received the Excellence Team Award in 2018 for his exceptional contribution. During his time at Dubai Healthcare City, he generated the idea that led DHCC to a Guinness World Record.