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Zaher Yahya

Observer · DISC type ic
CEO at ASGC
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Zaher Yahya is the CEO of ASGC Construction, an iconic name in the UAE construction industry. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer with an MSc from the University of Reading and has a demonstrable record of delivering large-scale projects while holding full P&L responsibility to grow shareholder value. Colleagues have described him as "loyal" and "diligent".

He holds key certifications including the Association for Project Managers Professional (APMP), underscoring his expertise in project delivery and business strategy.

Unique fact: He is a Full Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) in London.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Zaher shows up

Assertive
Example Seeker
Value Driven

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Zaher cares about

Construction Leadership
As CEO, he has full P&L responsibility and focuses on strategic leadership to drive shareholder value in a major construction business.
Major Project Delivery
His career includes leading and delivering projects valued up to AED 1. 5 billion for key regional clients like Etihad Rail, RTA, and Emaar.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
CEO
ASGC
1-2018 - 11-2024
Director (GM)
WESTERN BAINOONA GROUP
Divisional Manager
Dutco Balfour Beatty
2-2016 - 7-2016
Deputy General Manager
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
Delivery Lead
Skanska UK
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Masters degree (MSc)
University of Reading
Executive Course
University College London - UCL
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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