Name: Ali Al Gebely
Designation: Founder and Chairman
Company: One Development
Category: Developer Titans
Ali Al Gebely is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary business leader whose legacy is deeply rooted in over two decades of shaping industries across energy, real estate, and technology. As the Founder and Chairman of Al Gebely Holding and ONE International Real Estate Development, he has been instrumental in advancing his family’s 40-year legacy while forging new paths in innovation-driven sectors.
Al Gebely’s leadership has been pivotal at Al Fanar Gas Group, Abu Dhabi’s largest LPG distributor, where he led the company to secure ADNOC’s first city gas infrastructure EPC contract, a key milestone under the Abu Dhabi 2030 vision. Under his stewardship, Al Fanar has delivered over 1,500 landmark projects across Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and Al Reem Island, cementing its reputation as a key infrastructure player.
In parallel, his role as Managing Director of EHC, one of the region’s most established holding companies in the energy sector, showcases his strategic oversight of a multi-sector conglomerate with interests spanning technology, healthcare, finance, tourism, and alternative investments. Through Al Gebely Holding, he is now focused on scaling transformative ventures that blend innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact.
Holding a degree in economics from Middlesex University, London, and dual bachelor’s degrees in international business administration and mechanical engineering, Al Gebely brings a rare blend of analytical thinking and technical acumen.
