Herad Group leadership

About Herad Group

Built on Conviction. Driven by Purpose.

Herad Group was founded to create enduring value across the Gulf region — not through opportunism, but through deep sector expertise, long-term capital, and an unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.

Our Story

Herad Group was established in the UAE with a founding belief that the Gulf region's most significant growth opportunity lay not in commodities, but in the institutions that shape human potential — schools, hospitals, and the built environment.

Over the years, we have grown from a single-sector investor into a diversified conglomerate with a presence across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Each division has been built with the same discipline: identify a structural need, deploy patient capital, and build institutions that outlast market cycles.

Today, Herad Group is one of the Gulf's most respected private conglomerates — trusted by investors, partners, and the communities we operate in.

Our Mission

"To build institutions of lasting value across Education, Healthcare, and Real Estate — creating prosperity for investors, opportunity for communities, and a stronger Gulf region for generations to come."

What We Stand For

Our Values

Long-Term Thinking

We measure success in decades, not quarters. Every decision is made with the next generation in mind.

Institutional Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of governance, transparency, and ethical conduct — always.

Regional Conviction

We are deeply committed to the Gulf region — its people, its potential, and its place in the world.

Operational Excellence

We do not just invest — we build and operate. Our hands-on approach ensures quality at every level.

The People Behind the Group

Leadership Team

Dr. Naim Al Radi

Founder & Group Chairman

Naim hold a PhD. in Artificial Intelligence and MSc. in Computing and Information Systems from Liverpool John Moores University as well as a BSc. in Microelectronic and Microprocessors from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.  He founded Al Khawarimzi International College which was the first higher education institution in the UAE. He also cofounded Belvedere British School in Abu Dhabi and Belvedere International School in Al Ain. He Also established Sugar Spring Construction Company and Herad Tower in Dubai.

Mrs. Khitam Hirzallah

Chief Investment Officer

Khitam holds a BSc. in Computing from the University of Portsmouth. She led the finance department of Al Khawarizmi International College in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain as well as the Al Khawarizmi Training Solutions. She Also cofounded Herad Properties in Dubai.

Work With Us

Partner With a Group Built to Last

We welcome conversations with institutional investors, strategic partners, and government entities who share our vision for the Gulf region.