Mahir Julfar

Joined DWTC in 2005 and has since held commercial and leadership positions within the organization, focused on client liaison, exhibitor and supplier relationships, and business development. In addition, he is a member of the

2006: appointed to Dubai Sports Council Investment and Projects Committee Board

2014–2018: was selected to the ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) Board as the Geographic Representative for the Middle East.

2017: appointed by Executive Committee of IESE Alumni Association as president of the ISES Alumni Chapter Board in United Arab Emirates

2018: appointed by the Riyadh Chamber on the board of directors to Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre

2018: appointed by the Crown Prince of Dubai on the Board of Hamdan Sports Complex

Prior to joining DWTC, Mahir gained experience at Dubai Convention Bureau and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. He holds a degree in Exhibition Management from University of Cologne – Germany and has completed his Executive Program from IESE Business School –Barcelona / University of Navarra.