Home lists 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2023 Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) Origin: UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Diversified Al Hammadi’s distinguished and dynamic leadership has placed him in a unique position to contribute actively to Abu Dhabi’s economic success. Under his stewardship, ADDED launched Abu Dhabi SME Champion in February, a programme that is being backed by four state-owned firms with procurement opportunities worth Dhs30m. In November 2022, ADDED-backed ‘Abu Dhabi SME Hub’ expanded its offering, which saw the platform’s user base soaring by more than 17,000. Al Hammadi heads the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and is a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. He is also the chairman of the boards of the Khalifa Fund, Hub71 as well as the Securities & Commodities Authority, Free Zones Council – Abu Dhabi, the Etihad Aviation Group and vice-chair of the Abu Dhabi Global Market.