A passionate entrepreneur, Mr. Khalaf Al Qubaisi is currently the Chairman of the Specialized Investment Group (SIG), headquartered in Al Ain and has been a Board Member at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) since its inception.

With business interests in agricultural contracts, Mr. Qubaisi started the SIG as a small firm in 1985 and, through determination and continuous effort, the firm now has operations in the Education, Manufacturing, Constructions, Electromechanical, Transportation and Logistics sectors.

Mr. Qubaisi received his degree in Political and Administrative Sciences (specializing in Public Administration) from the United Arab Emirates University in 1988, and served at Al Ain Municipality from 1989. Further to his work at Al Ain Municipality, Mr. Khalaf oversees the family group company as Chairman and his expertise revolves around administrating and managing multiple business avenues within the region.

With an extensive knowledge base and deep network building capabilities, Mr. Qubaisi’s expertise and energy contribute directly to life of AUE, where he is a major shareholder.

Outside of work, Mr. Qubaisi’s enthusiasm for sports and youth welfare led him to be a proud part of Al Ain Sports Club as an honorary member.