Mohamed Juma Al Shamsi

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamsi has focused his successful professional career on promoting and growing the UAE’s economic development. He has played key leadership roles across a number of sectors, including Ports, Industrial Zones and Logistics which he has helped transform into key pillars of sustainable economic development in Abu Dhabi.

Captain Al Shamsi is a strong supporter of digital transformation and of adopting digital solutions to enhance trade and promote efficiency across supply chains.

He was instrumental in the launch of Maqta Gateway, the developer and operator of the first port community system in the UAE, which facilitates the exchange of goods and movement of people.

Building on his long-standing experience in the maritime industry, Al Shamsi has contributed to promoting the UAE's economic diversity through a number of vital projects. The list includes the launch of Khalifa Port, the establishment of Abu Dhabi Marine Services (SAFEEN), the opening of Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, and the unveiling of Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach.

He has also pushed for greater economic diversity within the industrial sector by supervising a wide portfolio of specialised industrial, economic and free zones in the emirate, which provide end-to-end services that increase the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Captain Al Shamsi has played a key role in establishing Abu Dhabi as a leading trade and logistics hub, which he achieved through strategic partnerships with major global firms including COSCO SHIPPING Ports, Mediterranean Shipping Company, and Autoterminal Barcelona.

Captain Al Shamsi’s experience includes: operation management, restructuring, asset management, planning and launching new operations and developing and directing strategies.

As a result of his combined experience, Captain Al Shamsi has become a major economic and influential figure in the UAE and the wider region, and has successfully led assets under his purview to win prestigious local and international awards.

His current leadership positions include: Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, Chairman of KIZAD, Chairman of ADNEC, and Vice Chairman of Arab Sea Ports Federation. He has also made great strides in driving strategic interests during his membership on the boards of several leading UAE entities including Etihad Rail, Federal Transport Authority-Land & Maritime, and Make a Wish Foundation - UAE. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre and the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Terminals.

Throughout his long-standing career, Captain Al Shamsi has been awarded several personal accolades, which include Young Personality of the Year 2012 from Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent. He is also the recipient of the Sheikh Rashid Award for Academic Excellence and was ranked first place in the 2018 Logistics News Top CEO in the Logistics Sector in the Middle East.

Al Shamsi holds an MBA from the University of Tasmania, Australia, and an advanced Diploma of Applied Science (shipmaster) from the Australian Maritime College.