#22: Mahmoud AlBurai - From Palestinian Refugee to Hand-picked by Royalty

Mahmoud AlBurai has one of the most incredible stories I have ever had the privilege of hearing. Born in Palestine and destined for greatness one way or another - through tireless work and self-improvement, Mahmoud's journey has taken him across the globe; earning him 5 masters degrees, a Phd, and the recognition from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai as a leader of future generations of the Arab world.

He is currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Real estate Regulatory Agency of Dubai manadated to work on a plan to make Dubai more competitive. Before this role Mahmoud has served as the CEO of Dubai Real Estate Institute for 10 years in which the institute qualified 80,000 real estate professionals from the region. Amongst his prolific ventures, Mahmoud is FIABCI representative at the United Nations Economic Commission for West Asia (UNESCWA) and UNECE (Geneva). He is also the Chairman of UN Global Compact UAE since 2015 and represent MENA region in UN Global Compact advisory board since two years.