Abdulrazaq Modibbo Abubakar is a visionary entrepreneur, international business strategist, and advocate for cross-border economic cooperation. He is the Founder, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Zaytunah Group, a global-facing African business group with interests across energy, natural resources, commodities, mining, defence and security, technology, real estate, aviation, hospitality, investment, and international business services.
Under his leadership, Zaytunah Group is being developed as an integrated platform connecting Africa to global markets, capital, technology, expertise, and strategic opportunities. His vision extends beyond building individual businesses to creating a network capable of facilitating international trade, investment, market access, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Abdulrazaq is particularly focused on the intersection of Africa, the Gulf, and the wider global economy, leveraging relationships across business, investment, and institutional circles to develop opportunities and partnerships that create tangible economic value.
His interests span energy security, oil and gas, energy transition, sustainable development, natural resources, strategic infrastructure, trade, and investment. Through Zaytunah's energy and resources platforms, he seeks to connect African opportunities with international investors, technology providers, operators, and strategic partners while contributing to Africa's growing role in the global energy economy.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Abdulrazaq is passionate about economic diplomacy, policy reform, regional integration, and private-sector-led development. He believes stronger collaboration between governments, businesses, investors, and institutions is essential to unlocking sustainable economic growth.
He is also the Founder and Founding Secretary-General of the Arab-Africa Business Alliance (AABA), an initiative focused on strengthening commercial and strategic relations between the Arab world and Africa through business engagement, investment partnerships, trade, and institutional cooperation.
Abdulrazaq holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, specialising in Public Relations and Advertising, from Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan. His professional background in communications, public relations, international engagement, and strategic business development has shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and international partnerships.
“Africa should not only be connected to the world; Africa should be positioned as a strategic partner in shaping the future of the global economy.”
Through Zaytunah Group and his wider initiatives, Abdulrazaq is committed to connecting Africa to global opportunities and creating lasting economic value through international partnership and enterprise.
Core Areas: International Business · Energy & Natural Resources · Trade & Investment · Strategic Partnerships · Economic Diplomacy · Policy Reform · Market Access
