Home lists 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2023 Reem Al Hashimy CEO, Expo City Dubai Authority Origin: UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Diversified Expo City Dubai Authority, of which Al Hashimy is CEO, kicked off the sale for two residential communities in March with the completion of the projects scheduled for January 2026. Building on the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, Al Hashimy was appointed CEO in June 2022. In her capacity as head of Expo City, she is overseeing the transformation of the technologically advanced and people-centric city ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in November 2023. Under Al Hashimy’s guidance, the city’s objectives are aligned with Dubai’s vision to attract foreign investments, businesses and institutions into the local market. As one of the young leaders from the UAE, Al Hashimy gained prominence following the speech she delivered at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. She is also the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and chairs the UAE’s National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals and Dubai Cares.