Rabih Karam is the Group Chief Executive Officer of ALAIN. Rabih leads corporate strategy development, driving investment performance, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across all business sectors with a clear focus on governance, innovation and high-impact execution.

Over the past 29 years, Rabih has built a proven track record of success in real estate investment, development, asset management and capital investment- 20 of those with ALAIN. Rabih’s leadership roles have included CEO of Al Ain Properties and Acting CEO of Al Ain Capital, the real estate and capital investment arms of ALAIN, where he has led significant initiatives in strategic asset allocation and capital deployment. Prior to that, he served in a key executive role in the Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Rabih also serves on the Board of Trustees of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys, where he advocates for educational excellence and long-term community impact.

Earlier in his career, Rabih held senior roles with the Gargash Corporate Management Office in Dubai and with global hospitality leaders such as InterContinental Hotels and Marriott Hotels.

Rabih holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Notre Dame University and an IDP-C, a Corporate Governance qualification from INSEAD. He has also completed several executive programmes at INSEAD, Harvard Business School, and London Business School.

Federico has over 20 years of experience in real-estate investments, strategy developments, and operational improvements across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Prior to joining ALAIN, he worked for The Boston Consulting Group where he advised senior government officials and CEOs on the development of some of the most significant real-estate development projects in the Middle East.

Federico supports the Group CEO in the management of the Asset, Investment, and Finance & Business Support divisions and is responsible for providing strategic leadership to develop revenues, profitability and corporate growth.

Mariam has over 30 years of experience in education and school development, strategic management and educational consultancy and is a member of the Board of Trustees of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies for Girls and for Boys. Prior to joining ALAIN, Mariam worked for The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi and participated at governmental level in the formulation of education policies, development and evaluation plans. She is an active member of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council.

Mariam is responsible for overseeing the educational investments and training strategies of the group including the school operations, management and educational consultancy.

Vamshi has 20 years experience in real estate investments, corporate finance, project feasibilities, business and financial strategy. Prior to joining Alain Asset Management, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Ellington Properties.

At ALAIN, Vamshi is responsible for leading the finance strategy, treasury and accounting functions and driving sustainable profitable growth.

Vamshi is a Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute, USA and holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Nourallah has over 30 years of experience in management and business. Prior to joining ALAIN, he was the Public Relations Manager and Director of the Commercial Department at the Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the General Manager of First Capital Investment Holding.

Nourallah is responsible for the internal audit, risk management and compliance of the external audit of all business units of the group. He is certified by the Association of Fraud Examiners.

Joel has over 30 years of experience in the global hospitality industry and has a wealth of knowledge in asset management, operations, and development across diverse portfolios. Prior to joining ALAIN, Joel held leadership roles at Dubai Holding, Kingdom Hotel Investments, HVS, and InterContinental Hotels Group, leading dynamic teams overseeing portfolios of ultra-luxury hotels and resorts across multiple countries.

Joel is responsible for the strategic management and operational enhancement of the company’s diverse hospitality ventures, driving sustained growth and optimizing performance.

Lara has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector, including over 12 years in hotel asset management. Prior to joining ALAIN, she held senior roles with leading international hotel chains.

As Senior Manager – Hospitality, Lara is responsible for the asset management of the group’s hotel portfolio. She works closely with hotel operators to align performance with the owner’s investment goals, enhance income and capital value, and reduce business risk through disciplined analytics, benchmarking, and strategic collaboration. Lara also plays an active role in hotel investment, acquisitions, and new developments, including feasibility assessments, operator selection, and contract negotiations.

Muhanad Ajinah is a seasoned real estate leader and talented architect with over 20 years of experience delivering landmark developments across the UAE. As a Director of Development, he steers the design process at Alain Asset Management, guiding the creation of distinctive luxury projects and exquisite architecture.

Muhanad has held strategic senior roles at NEOM, ICT, and Deyaar Development, where he managed large portfolios spanning residential, mixed-use, and hospitality assets.

Muhanad holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the American University of Sharjah and a Master’s in International Business from the University of Wollongong.

Mohamed has over 15 years of experience in IT leadership, with a strong background in enterprise systems, ERP implementation, and digital transformation. He has a proven track record of aligning technology with business objectives to drive efficiency, innovation, and performance across organisations.

Before joining ALAIN, Mohamed held senior roles at SRG Holding and Emaar, where he led the delivery of large-scale digital initiatives and played a key role in optimising IT operations. His strategic mindset and hands-on expertise have consistently resulted in future-ready, scalable solutions.

At ALAIN, Mohamed leads the Group’s technology strategy, overseeing IT infrastructure, digital platforms, and systems integration. He is focused on delivering secure, agile, and innovative technology frameworks that support the Group’s long-term vision. Mohamed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and an MBA in Computer Management.

Ali brings considerable experience in real estate sales, commercial strategy, portfolio management with particular expertise in the luxury, prime and super-prime property markets across the UAE and UK.

As Senior Director, Sales & Marketing, Ali leads the company commercial, sales, marketing and business development functions, driving strategic growth, strengthening market positioning and maximising revenue opportunities. His role encompasses the development and execution of integrated commercial strategies, with a focus on sustainable business performance, market expansion and cultivating long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Prior to joining Al Ain Asset Management, he served as Residential Director at Savills, Abu Dhabi office.