Having been actively involved in setting up new businesses and in the acquisition of existing companies, primarily in the Gulf States and the broader Middle East, H.E. Hussain Jasim Al Nowais leads several corporations in the investment, oil and gas, building material, technology, hospitality, healthcare and real estate sectors that have been a major contributor to the development of the region. As the Chairman of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise, he works relentlessly to enable and facilitate entrepreneurship, which he believes is the backbone of an innovative and diverse economy.

Through his strong commitment towards laying a road map for sustainable growth of the region and his support for women's empowerment, His Excellency is an inspiration to the youth of the region, a role model and a guide for the future generations of entrepreneurs and innovators. His vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, dynamic leadership and his sense of social responsibility is globally recognised and respected.

H.E. Al Nowais is also the Chairman of several other public companies and institutions, such as the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), Waha Capital and MENA Infrastructure Fund.