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.
Core Expertise
Executive Leadership & Current Roles
Chairman – MAQ Royal Real Estate L.L.C
Leading real estate agency operations and semi-development projects in Dubai.
Chairman – Aurum Royal Gold LLC
Overseeing international import and export of gold and precious metals, strengthening global trade relationships.
Director – ItalAfrica Chamber of Commerce
Facilitating cross-border trade and strategic partnerships between Africa and international markets.
President – SME’s Commonwealth & Global Club
Supporting entrepreneurship and business development across the UAE and Commonwealth nations.
Chairman – Shaikh Rashed Al Maktoum School
Providing governance and strategic oversight to one of Dubai’s respected educational institutions.
Vice Chairman – ZiQoo Hotel Apartments
Contributing to hospitality operations and strategic management within Dubai’s premium hotel sector.
Previous Executive & Government Leadership
Chairman – ASAHI Investments
Oversaw investment strategy, asset growth, and portfolio management across multiple sectors.
Board Member – Technical Architects Contracting
Provided board-level oversight on construction strategy, project governance, and operational controls.
Board Member – Gulf Classic Contracting
Contributed to corporate governance, risk management, and long-term business planning.
Division Manager – ADNOC
Managed divisional operations within one of the region’s largest energy groups, overseeing budgeting, operational strategy, and performance management.
Chairman – Al Khuzama Group Companies
Led group-level strategy, governance, and operational oversight across diversified business interests.
Development Director – Nakheel
Directed large-scale real estate development initiatives during one of Dubai’s most transformative growth periods.
Senior Executive – Dubai World
Played a key role in corporate operations and strategic initiatives under the Dubai government’s global investment arm.
Accountant – Dubai Emigration
Began his professional career in government financial administration, building a strong foundation in public-sector compliance.
Leadership Philosophy
Mohammad (MAQ) Al Qamzi believes that sustainable investment growth requires:
His leadership model combines government-level discipline with private-sector agility – enabling Maq Investments to operate with both stability and forward-thinking strategy.