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Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer

Feryal Ahmadi

Feryal Ahmadi

Feryal Ahmadi is the Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of DMCC

Feryal Ahmadi serves as the Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of DMCC, playing a pivotal role in cementing its status as the world’s leading authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.

Feryal oversees DMCC’s long-term strategic growth, driving corporate governance excellence and fostering initiatives that amplify global trade flows through Dubai. She has been instrumental in shaping and managing the development of DMCC’s flagship Uptown Dubai and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) business districts, as well as spearheading the innovative DMCC Smart and Sustainable District Strategy.

As an official DMCC spokesperson, Feryal represents DMCC on global platforms,   engaging with local and international media to elevate the organisation’s profile and champion Dubai’s thought leadership credentials on the world stage.

An advocate for sustainability and inclusivity, Feryal is a committed member of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) committee, established by UN Global Compact and UN Women. She leads DMCC’s comprehensive sustainability programmes and actively contributes to a number of semi-governmental boards across the UAE.


Feryal sits on the board of a number of semi-governmental entities and companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) across various sectors including the Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and Concordia Facility Management. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the American University of Sharjah, and an Executive MBA from Harvard University.