Ahmad Al Tayer

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Ahmad Al Tayer is a former minister in the United Arab Emirates from 1973 to 2004. [1] In November 2009, he became the governor of Dubai International Financial Centre. [2] [3] Al Tayer held several positions in the cabinet including finance, transportation and communications. He is a director of Dubai Bank. [4]

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References

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  2. "Ahmad Humaid Al Tayer appointed governor of DIFC". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  3. "Dubai replaces head of offshore financial centre". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  4. "Dubai Bank : Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2010.