Dr. Rahif Hakmi is the Founder and Chairman of Armada Group, a leading multinational investment company with a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, healthcare, hospitality, contracting, facility management, and information technology. With a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Salford, UK, Dr. Hakmi has an extensive background in structural engineering, research, and development, particularly in the behavior of composite materials under extreme conditions.

Under his visionary leadership, Armada Group has grown into a dynamic and innovative enterprise, delivering world-class services across the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East, Turkey, and Europe. Beyond business, Dr. Hakmi is deeply committed to social responsibility and philanthropy. He established the Farah Wakef Foundation, a family-funded initiative dedicated to supporting education, healthcare, and social welfare, with the goal of making a meaningful impact on communities in need.