Rami Makhzoumi (Q&A)

At the age of 32, Rami Fouad Makhzoumi is president and CEO of the Dubai-based Future Pipe Industries, one of the largest private fiberglass pipe manufacturing groups in the world, and a member of the board of directors of Young Arab Leaders (YAL). Makhzoumi joined YAL in 2005. Driven by a strong faith in the organization’s mission, he has played a significant role in the leadership and growth of YAL. E What originally brought you to YAL? The belief in working for a better future for the youth of our region inspired me to join the organization. The youth of our region have the right to have a quality education and also need to be encouraged to be independent and utilize the education they acquire to establish enterprises to sustain themselves. E What is your role on the board of directors and what is the purpose of the board? As