He served as chairman for the General Authority of Sharjah Free Zones in 1999.[6] He was involved in the creation and growth of Sharjah and served on the Sharjah Economic Development (SEDD) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).[7][8] He was involved in the creation and growth of enterprises to develop and manage projects in hospitality and real estate through six operating units: Enshaa, Faya Investments and others.[9][10] He developed Palazzo Versace Dubai, a luxury five-star hotel in Dubai.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]