About Shaher Awartani:
Shaher Moh’d Ali Awartani is a renowned business leader whose multifaceted career has made a lasting impact on the UAE’s construction, investment, real estate, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. As Chairman and Co-Founder of Silver Coast Construction & Boring LLC, based in Abu Dhabi, Mr. Awartani has played a crucial role in developing the nation’s infrastructure since 1997. Overseeing projects worth more than USD 1.35 billion, he has led a workforce of up to 4,500 employees, delivering excellence and scale across the Emirates.
His vision for growth is not limited to construction. In 2017, Shaher Awartani co-founded High Point Real Estate LLC, a major property investment initiative in Dubai, alongside high-profile partners including H.E Yousif Al Otaiba and H.E Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi. This venture owns residential assets valued at USD 100 million and is a testament to his strategic eye for long-term value in premium real estate.
His financial leadership extends to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), where Shaher Awartani co-founded Equalis Capital Ltd. in 2013. This proprietary investment firm, built in partnership with H.E Yousif Al Otaiba, reflects a disciplined approach to asset management, combining innovation and strong regional partnerships.
In 2015, Shaher Awartani joined the board of Global Gate Capital Partners, an international investment firm headquartered in Geneva. The company manages over USD 2 billion in assets, focusing on real estate and private equity across global markets. His role further emphasizes his credibility as a trusted global investor.
Diversifying even further, Mr. Awartani entered the hospitality space in 2017 by co-founding Café Milano Abu Dhabi at the Four Seasons Hotel. This upscale dining destination is the only international outpost of the famous Washington D.C. establishment. His partners in this venture include H.E Yousef Al Otaiba and Mubadala Investment Company, making Café Milano a landmark of culinary and cultural sophistication.
In 2020, Shaher Awartani expanded into the healthcare sector by acquiring a substantial stake in Reem Hospital Abu Dhabi. Alongside strategic partners such as InvestCorp and Wisayah Capital (a subsidiary of Aramco), the project embodies a commitment to enhancing medical infrastructure and services within the UAE.
In 2024, Shaher Awartani co-founded Yasa Capital (DIFC) Limited, a licensed investment and advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. This addition to his portfolio reinforces his deep-rooted presence in the region’s financial ecosystem.
An early commitment to sustainability and industry also led Shaher Awartani to co-found Abaad Wood Industries in 2010, showing a long-standing dedication to industrial innovation.
Mr. Awartani is equally known for his philanthropy. Since 2015, he has offered scholarships through a private educational fund and donated generously to healthcare institutions such as the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C.
About Abu Dhabi:
One of the city’s most iconic attractions is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural masterpiece that welcomes millions of visitors annually. The mosque reflects the emirate’s commitment to art, tolerance, and religious respect.
