Badr Al Ghurair is a prominent Emirati business leader with more than two decades of experience driving transformation across multiple sectors, including mobility, construction, and finance. As CEO of Zed – Al Ghurair’s pioneering homegrown ride-hailing platform, and Kabi (previously Car Taxi), one of the UAE’s largest and most innovative taxi fleets, he is reshaping how the nation moves, powered by technology, sustainability, and a people-first vision.
At Zed, Badr leads the Group’s bold push into the next era of mobility, overseeing strategy, operations, and innovation across the platform. Under his leadership, Zed has rapidly expanded its network to 10,764 vehicles through partnerships with Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) and National Taxi, bringing together the fleets of Dubai’s top three taxi operators (including Kabi by Al Ghurair) onto one unified platform. Today, more than 80 percent of all taxis in Dubai are hosted on Zed, marking a major milestone in strengthening the city’s mobility ecosystem and positioning Zed as a key driver of urban efficiency and innovation in the Emirate.
As CEO of Kabi, Badr continues to shape the future of public transport in the UAE. Established in 2000 as the country’s first franchise taxi operator, Kabi now operates a fleet of over 4,000 vehicles and was the first taxi company in the UAE to transition to a fully hybrid/CNG (compressed natural gas) model, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and the UAE Vision 2030 “green” agenda. His leadership has transformed Kabi into a benchmark for operational excellence and environmental stewardship in the region.
Beyond mobility, Badr also serves as CEO of the Group’s Ventures division, covering interests in printing, retail, education, travel, and emerging sectors, and continues to guide the organization’s diversification strategy. He additionally holds several key governance roles, including Chairman of Sukoon Insurance and Board Member of National Cement.
Previously, Badr led Al Ghurair Construction as CEO, where he successfully expanded the business’s footprint across Saudi Arabia, India, and Qatar. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at Dubai Holding before joining the Al Ghurair Group in 2006.
Badr holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Boston University. A strong advocate for innovation and sustainability, he believes in delivering lasting impact by “moving people, business, and ideas forward,” ensuring that every journey with Zed reflects the UAE’s enduring spirit of progress, connectivity, and human connection.
