Meet the team

His Excellency Ibrahim Alkalbani is the founder and driving force behind Etqaan, a conglomerate that has redefined excellence in Abu Dhabi’s business landscape. With a steadfast commitment to innovation, integrity, and nation-building, he has transformed a single enterprise into a diversified empire spanning construction, legal services, technology, and workforce solutions.

A Quote from the Chairman,

“At Etqaan, we don’t just build companies—we build legacies. Our success lies in our people, our principles, and our relentless pursuit of excellence.”

Mahesh is a success-driven and innovative CEO and Managing Director with over 20+ years of experience leading business strategy and execution across diverse industries, including Oil & Gas, Construction, Recruitment, Real Estate, Financial Consultancy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, and IT Services. With a strong techno-commercial mindset, he has a proven track record of optimizing investments, delivering large-scale initiatives, and aligning business outcomes with corporate objectives.

A team-oriented strategist, Mahesh excels at translating vision into actionable plans, navigating complex challenges, and driving sustainable growth while meeting operational, financial, and safety goals. As a key executive point of contact, he has been instrumental in securing strategic partnerships, negotiating high-impact deals, and enabling holistic business expansion.

✔️ ⁠Best Entrepreneur in 2020
✔️⁠ ⁠Asia’s Most Influential Young Leader in 2022 ⁠
✔️ Article Published – The Energy Year 2021 & Khaleej Times 2022
✔️ Global Youth Icon of the Year 2023
✔️⁠ ⁠Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Inspiration Award 2024
✔️ “Most Inspiring Youth Business Leader of the Year 2024”
✔️ Online Articles & News : 1.⁠ ⁠The Energy Year 2. Khaleej Times 3. Asia One 4.⁠ ⁠Silicon India 5. Economic Times Now 6. Zee TV Middle East 7. Featured in Outlook in 2025 Article