The Lootah family has been a cornerstone of the UAE's economic and social growth for decades, with diverse holdings in key sectors like finance (founding Dubai Islamic Bank), energy (Lootah Gas), food (Al Islami Foods), real estate, construction, and education. Following this legacy, Mr. Sultan Ali Rashed Lootah, son of prominent businessman Ali Rashed Lootah (Vice Chairman of Mashreq Bank, Board member of Dubai World, former Chairman of Nakheel), is a leading figure in the UAE business landscape. He currently chairs and leads multiple ventures including Vault Investments, Relam Investments, Sultan Lootah Petroleum, and Nuqoosh Marketing & PR. He previously spearheaded initiatives at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and contributed to Dubai's development through roles in The Executive Office and Department of Economic Development (DED). His career began at Mashreq Bank, and his leadership was recognized with the 2006 Dubai Government Excellence Award.

Matthew offers 20+ years of experience across banking, technology, and capital raising. His career includes investment management roles at Bank of America Securities, UBS, and Morgan Stanley in California, and enterprise relationship management at Oracle in the Bay Area. For the last ten years, Matthew has been instrumental in connecting global organizations with GCC markets, driving capital, partnerships, and government engagement. He advises a leading Emirati family on investment strategies and sits on the Board of Ruya AI, a US/UAE bioinformatics venture providing B2G forensic and identity solutions.