Group Managing Director, Engr. Shamis Bin Ali Al Dhaheri is a prominent, worldly business figure with a wealth of industry expertise. He excels in strategy development and has been the brilliant mind behind many of the group’s most prosperous projects. Engr. Shamis oversees areas such as Ali & Sons’ operational management, financial planning, feasibility, new investment opportunities and key management recruitment. Engr. Al Dhaheri studied Civil Engineering and earned his Master’s Degree (With Honors) from the prestigious University College London. For his contribution to the UAE economy in various business sectors, he has been commended and awarded with the “Certificate of Achievement” by the late H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. At the 6th International Maritime Awards, Engr. Shamis claimed the "Young Entrepreneur" award for his undertakings in the maritime sector.