Paul Dawalibi

Paul Dawalibi is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and global tech executive best known as the Chief Executive Officer of Innovation City (formerly RAKDAO) in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. In this role he leads the transformation of the free zone into a founder‑centric technology hub aimed at accelerating AI, Web3, gaming and digital‑asset ventures. He stepped into the position approximately one year prior to late 2025, driving the zone's evolution into a key player in the region's tech ecosystem.

Dawalibi previously founded a unicorn company, though the specific details are not publicly confirmed. He also hosts CNBC Arabia’s “Game Changers” programme and is the author of the book Metaverse Dream. In media, he is frequently referred to as “Paul The Profit”. He holds an affiliation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Sloan School of Management, though education details have not been independently verified.

His public engagements include fireside chats with Forbes Middle East and features in Entrepreneur Middle East’s “The 100” list. Through his leadership at Innovation City and his broader media and authorship activities, Dawalibi has positioned himself as a prominent figure in the UAE’s technology and digital-asset landscape.