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Hani İDRİS Jordan&Iraq President fintechleaders2021 Payment Consultant Advisor Speaker Jordan card atm mena policy regulations Fintech Iraq
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Ashikin Alam Bangladesh Board Member dhaka bangladesh Talks about #islamicfinance, #islamicfintech, and #entrepreneurshipTalks about hashtag islamicfinance, hashtag islamicfintech, and hashtag entrepreneurship The City Bank Ltd University of Dhaka Dhaka, Bangladesh Contact info
Hayot Azimov Uzbekistan President Islamic Finance \| Fundraising Advisory \| Start-ups Azimov Business Consultants INCEIF Toshkent, Uzbekistan Contact info Founder & Managing PartnerFounder & Managing Partner Azimov Business Consultants · Self-employedAzimov Business Consultants · Self-employed Apr 2020 - Present · 1 yr 11 mosApr 2020 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos Tashkent, UzbekistanTashkent, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is a vibrant Frontier Market. We guide foreign companies on market penetration and local Companies to expand globally. Areas of expertise: Islamic Finance, FinTech & EdTech,, Investments, International Trade opportunities. Our practice is bolstered via our partner network covering UAE and South East Asia.Uzbekistan is a vibrant Frontier Market. We guide foreign companies on market penetration and local Companies to expand globally. Areas of expertise: Islamic Finance, FinTech & EdTech,, Investments, International Trade opportunities. Our practice is bolstered via our partner network covering UAE and South East Asia. VNTR Capital (formerly Tribe-V) logo Partner \| UzbekistanPartner \| Uzbekistan VNTR Capital (formerly Tribe-V) · ContractVNTR Capital (formerly Tribe-V) · Contract Nov 2021 - Present · 4 mosNov 2021 - Present · 4 mos California, United StatesCalifornia, United States Intensive VC/PE experience. Lead Fintech/DeFi Investment Vertical. Due Diligence Investment Committee Presentations Supporting high growth start ups in B+ rounds to access VC/PE Democratize Private Investments via investment syndicates.Intensive VC/PE experience. Lead Fintech/DeFi Investment Vertical. Due Diligence Investment Committee Presentations Supporting high growth start ups in B+ rounds to access VC/PE Democratize Private Investments via investment syndicates. Confidential logo Startup Team MemberStartup Team Member Confidential · Full-timeConfidential · Full-time Oct 2019 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mosOct 2019 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos GlobalGlobal DirectorDirector UZEXIM CAPITAL LTD · Full-timeUZEXIM CAPITAL LTD · Full-time Jun 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 3 mosJun 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos Tashkent, UzbekistanTashkent, Uzbekistan Boutique Investment Company focusing on International Trade, Project Finance and Financial Advisory.Boutique Investment Company focusing on International Trade, Project Finance and Financial Advisory. Bukhara Cotton TextileBukhara Cotton Textile 2 yrs 4 mos2 yrs 4 mos Bukhara, UzbekistanBukhara, Uzbekistan Head, Imports Department / Technology SpecialistHead, Imports Department / Technology Specialist Full-timeFull-time Feb 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 10 mosFeb 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos Head of Imports Department - areas of involvement: - Manage all Import requirements of the factory - Spare parts orders & claims under warranty - Logistics (EU, China, Turkey, etc) - Single Point of Contact for customs clearance & delivery related matters. - Team Management - Department Reporting etc Technology Specialist - areas of involvement:: - Factory planning & Machine selection - Construction supervision - Machine Installations - AutoCAD models - Product cost calculations - Warranty claims & Insurance procedures - Communication & Administrative arrangements with Technology Suppliers. - Foreign employee's administrative & regulatory compliance monitoring Transcendental areas of involvement across departments and functions: - Business Negotiations - Legal documentation & Contracts execution - Corp Banking related procedures - Local & cross border regulations - Team management - Crisis management - Project planning & management - Multilingual translations (Turkish, English, Russian, Uzbek)Head of Imports Department - areas of involvement: - Manage all Import requirements of the factory - Spare parts orders & claims under warranty - Logistics (EU, China, Turkey, etc) - Single Point of Contact for customs clearance & delivery related matters. - Team Management - Department Reporting etc Technology Specialist - areas of involvement:: - Factory planning & Machine selection - Construction supervision - Machine Installations - AutoCAD models - Product cost calculations - Warranty claims & Insurance procedures - Communication & Administrative arrangements with Technology Suppliers. - Foreign employee's administrative & regulatory compliance monitoring Transcendental areas of involvement across departments and functions: - Business Negotiations - Legal documentation & Contracts execution - Corp Banking related procedures - Local & cross border regulations - Team management - Crisis management - Project planning & management - Multilingual translations (Turkish, English, Russian, Uzbek) Technology Specialist, Chief Engineer's OfficeTechnology Specialist, Chief Engineer's Office Aug 2017 - Feb 2018 · 7 mosAug 2017 - Feb 2018 · 7 mos Technical Assistance to the Chief Engineer Fully involved in Denim Sewing machine selection & production modeling. Other technical tasksTechnical Assistance to the Chief Engineer Fully involved in Denim Sewing machine selection & production modeling. Other technical tasks Project ManagerProject Manager JNQ LtdJNQ Ltd Mar 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 6 mosMar 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos Tashkent, UzbekistanTashkent, Uzbekistan Major responsibilities and experience: 1. Operational efficiency - Initiated and lead the process in creating centralized data management for commercial services department. 2. Risk management - Established the process of internal control function for commercial services department (cost efficiency, reputation and operational risk management). 3. Financial modeling of the greenfield project by the conglomerate in denim fabrics & jeans production plant. 4. Investor leads & other marketing related responsibilities. Major responsibilities and experience: 1. Operational efficiency - Initiated and lead the process in creating centralized data management for commercial services department. 2. Risk management - Established the process of internal control function for commercial services department (cost efficiency, reputation and operational risk management). 3. Financial modeling of the greenfield project by the conglomerate in denim fabrics & jeans production plant. 4. Investor leads & other marketing related responsibilities. BNP Paribas logo Assistant Vice PresidentAssistant Vice President BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment BankingBNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking Mar 2010 - Aug 2015 · 5 yrs 6 mosMar 2010 - Aug 2015 · 5 yrs 6 mos Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Malaysia Product Structuring and Execution. In charge of developing and management of BNP Paribas' Islamic Banking products in the areas of Asset &Liability Management, Treasury & Trading, Financial Derivatives and Structured Investments in the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, oversee the development of core banking products under Cash Management. Has lead transversal projects which required extensive collaboration among the Bank's multiple teams and platforms.Product Structuring and Execution. In charge of developing and management of BNP Paribas' Islamic Banking products in the areas of Asset &Liability Management, Treasury & Trading, Financial Derivatives and Structured Investments in the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, oversee the development of core banking products under Cash Management. Has lead transversal projects which required extensive collaboration among the Bank's multiple teams and platforms. Manager, Commercial ServicesManager, Commercial Services JV JNQ LtdJV JNQ Ltd Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 1 moMar 2009 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo Tashkent, UzbekistanTashkent, Uzbekistan JNQ - private Oil Refinery in Uzbekistan Vast array of responsibilities including: - Drafting, translating and negotiation of import & export contracts in English, Russian and Uzbek languages. - Drafting & negotiation of local commercial contracts; - Arrangement for the purchase of chemical additives and industrial machinery. - Monitoring and reconciliation of gas condensate supply on constant basis. - Cost monitoring for rail & land transportation costs and their periodic / ad-hoc reconciliation. - Member of the inspection team for on-site missions.
Dr. Irum Saba Pakistan President Dr. Irum Saba chapter • Associate Professor, Department of Finance, Institute of Business Administration-Karachi, Pakistan • Board Member in Malaysian, Pakistani and Maldivian companies • Member of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Standing Committee on “Islamic Banking” 2021 • Grand Councillor, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIF), Malaysia • Coordinator, (Academics and Research) Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF), IBA-Karachi, Pakistan • Program Director, MS Islamic Banking and Finance, IBA-Karachi, Pakistan • Recipient of Most Influential Person (No. 17) in the world in Islamic Business and Finance by Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance, 2020. • Recipient of Most Influential Person (No. 18) in the world in Islamic Business and Finance by Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance, 2019. • Recipient of Women on Board Distinction and Award for Leading Person in Islamic Finance, 2017, Maldives • Recipient of Women on Board Distinction and Award for Best Young Person Professional, 2016, Maldives • Sub-editor of Journal of Islamic Finance Accountancy (JOIFA), AAOIFI, • Vice President-Asia Pacific Applied Economics Association (APEA), Australia Dr. Saba has more than 16 years of progressive regulatory, research, training, and teaching experience with organizations of international repute. She has extensive regulatory experience with specific focus to promote Islamic banking and Finance while working in the Islamic Banking Department of SBP. She is a Shari’ah-registered financial planner (Shari’ah RFP). She holds the Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) credential from INCEIF with distinction and PhD in Islamic Finance from INCEIF. She holds M. Com with distinction and PGD in Islamic Banking and Insurance from Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance (IIBI), London. Her areas of interest are Political Economy, Management, Shari’ah, Wealth planning and Management, Islamic microfinance, corporate governance, and Islamic finance.
Dr.Safa Nassereldin Palestine President chapter palestine fintechleaders2021 Mobilefest Academician MENA Islamic Finance Fintech AI Data Startup Palastine MENA Speaker Telecom industry4.0 smart city
Kemal Rizadi Arbi Oman Board Member chapter Malaysia Oman Muscat Advisor Consultant islamic finance fintech inceif policy maker fintechleaders2021 mena gulf gcc
MUSTAFA KUĞU Head of FASTER COMMUNITY chapter turkiye istanbul asad ceo telecom product USA europe africa asia mena gulf pacific all regions technology software mobile VAS OTT istanbul turkey istanbul İstanbul
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FATIN ZADJALI OMAN President chapter oman MENA fintechleaders2021 Fintech Panel MENA Gulf Asia America Banktech BankTechlist 10march muscat Speakerslist Leaderslist islamictechleaderslist mena Islamic Finance technology software Oman finance incief policy regulations inceif Finance Management
Khaled Sallam UAE President bank fintech oracle UAE Dubai MENA speaker Fintech startup MENTOR chapter mena dubai uae A professional experience in the payment industry and financial transaction processing. Specialties: - Payments - FinTech - Digital - Banking - Business Analysis - Business Process Management - Project Management - Software Development - ATM - POS - eCommerce - Payment Switches Group Leader - Switch, Cards, Acquiring, & Public Sector Payments, IT DepartmentGroup Leader - Switch, Cards, Acquiring, & Public Sector Payments, IT Department Commercial Bank of Dubai · Full-timeCommercial Bank of Dubai · Full-time Apr 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mosApr 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDubai, United Arab Emirates Mawarid Technology logo Mawarid TechnologyMawarid Technology 3 yrs 3 mos3 yrs 3 mos Operations Manager - QuickNet LLCOperations Manager - QuickNet LLC Jan 2017 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mosJan 2017 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDubai, United Arab Emirates Technical Consultant - Payments - TACME LLCTechnical Consultant - Payments - TACME LLC Jan 2016 - Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mosJan 2016 - Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates BITEL EMEA logo EFT Implementation and Support Team LeaderEFT Implementation and Support Team Leader BITEL EMEABITEL EMEA Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 · 6 mosJul 2015 - Dec 2015 · 6 mos EgyptEgypt Financial Service Company - FSC logo Senior Software DeveloperSenior Software Developer Financial Service Company - FSCFinancial Service Company - FSC Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yrJul 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr EgyptEgypt The German University in Cairo logo Senior System DeveloperSenior System Developer German University in CairoGerman University in Cairo Dec 2010 - Jul 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mosDec 2010 - Jul 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos EgyptEgypt National Technology Group logo Software Development EngineerSoftware Development Engineer National Technology Group · Full-timeNational Technology Group · Full-time Jun 2008 - Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mosJun 2008 - Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos Cairo, EgyptCairo, Egypt Web DeveloperWeb Developer Egypt youth and Pupils Association - EYPAEgypt youth and Pupils Association - EYPA Nov 2007 - May 2008 · 7 mosNov 2007 - May 2008 · 7 mos EgyptEgypt Software DeveloperSoftware Developer Network Processing Company NPCNetwork Processing Company NPC Jun 2007 - Oct 2007 · 5 mosJun 2007 - Oct 2007 · 5 mos EgyptEgypt Freelance IT InstructorFreelance IT Instructor Multiple CompaniesMultiple Companies Jul 2006 - May 2007 · 11 mosJul 2006 - May 2007 · 11 mos Egypt
Dr. Eman Tabet Malaysia Board Member chapter malaysia asia kuala lumpur Dr. Eman Tabet is a Research Associate at RFI Foundation working on a project to identify climate-related financial risks facing financial institutions. She holds a PhD in Islamic Finance from The International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) She took part in several projects such as; α Consulting CIMB bank in developing alternative credit assessment for SMEs. β Developing a nation-wide survey to assess SMEs performance, sustainability, and resilience in Malaysia γ Developing data analytics dashboard for the CIMB bank to monitor the performance of SME's nation-wide. δ Rapporteur for several international conferences (e.g. Symposium on Islamic Finance (World Bank)) Currently, Dr. Eman conducts academic and industry trainings and is actively involved in consultancy projects in sustainable and social development in the GCC, Malaysia, and East Africa. She is also a Senior Associate in VentureEthica, a business management consultancy firm providing research, strategic advisory, business development and human capital developing to accelerate the progress of nature based, zero-waste, and zero-emission economies. Her research interests include Green Energy Financing, Sustainable Development, Responsible Investment, Microfinance and SME empowerment, with the focus on Islamic Finance.
Najmul Haque Kawsar Bangladesh President Senior ConsultantSenior Consultant inceif chapter bangladesh islamic asia DinarStandard · ContractDinarStandard · Contract Jul 2021 - Present · 8 mosJul 2021 - Present · 8 mos United International University logo Adjunct FacultyAdjunct Faculty United International University · Part-timeUnited International University · Part-time Nov 2021 - Present · 4 mosNov 2021 - Present · 4 mos Dhaka, BangladeshDhaka, Bangladesh Conducting sessions on Islamic Finance for post-graduate students at Institute of Business and Economic Research (IBER), School of Business & Economics, United International University.Conducting sessions on Islamic Finance for post-graduate students at Institute of Business and Economic Research (IBER), School of Business & Economics, United International University. Trainer and ConsultantTrainer and Consultant Self-employedSelf-employed Sep 2017 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mosSep 2017 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos Have been working with reputed institutions and organizations in Bangladesh, Turkey, GCC, and Malaysia, to deliver independent online and offline business & management consultancy, design and deliver capacity building programs, and conduct training seminars on Islamic banking & finance, capital markets, Sukuk, project finance, Islamic fintech, Shariah audit, and other relevant topics.Have been working with reputed institutions and organizations in Bangladesh, Turkey, GCC, and Malaysia, to deliver independent online and offline business & management consultancy, design and deliver capacity building programs, and conduct training seminars on Islamic banking & finance, capital markets, Sukuk, project finance, Islamic fintech, Shariah audit, and other relevant topics.…see more Ibra Business Research & Advisory Ltd. logo Director, Islamic Finance & SukukDirector, Islamic Finance & Sukuk Ibra Business Research & Advisory Ltd.Ibra Business Research & Advisory Ltd. Mar 2021 - Present · 1 yrMar 2021 - Present · 1 yr Dhaka, BangladeshDhaka, Bangladesh Ibra Business Research & Advisory Ltd. is a Dhaka-based registered financial research & advisory firm with a particular focus on Islamic finance’s unique value proposition. It aims to provide data driven end-to-end Shariah compliant solutions.
Vehbi Zeqiri KOSOVA President Kosovo inceif europe chapter kosovo islamic microfinance kosova Academy of Leadership Sciencies Switzerland Academy of Leadership Sciencies Switzerland Certificate , NeuroscienceCertificate , Neuroscience 2021 - 20212021 - 2021 Grade: Certificate Grade: Certificate Neuro Leadership, how to lead with brain Neuro Leadership, how to lead with brain Academy of Leadership Science SwitzerlandAcademy of Leadership Science Switzerland The Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is an international education institution that offers continuing educationThe Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is an international education institution that offers continuing education Certificate.pngCertificate.png Academy of Leadership Sciencies Switzerland Academy of Leadership Sciencies Switzerland Certificate , NeuroscienceCertificate , Neuroscience 2021 - 20212021 - 2021 Grade: Certificate Grade: Certificate Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence Academy of Leadership Science SwitzerlandAcademy of Leadership Science Switzerland The Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is an international education institution that offers continuing educationThe Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is an international education institution that offers continuing education Certificate-English.jpgCertificate-English.jpg The City and Guilds of London InstitueThe City and Guilds of London Institue Level 5, Leadership and Management Level 5, Leadership and Management 2016 - 20192016 - 2019 Grade: Certificate in Leadership and Management Grade: Certificate in Leadership and Management Institute for Leadership and Management Institute for Leadership and Management Find an ILM centreFind an ILM centre ILM creates leaders and develops managers through qualifications, training and cutting edge research. Find out how to work or learn with ILM today.ILM creates leaders and develops managers through qualifications, training and cutting edge research. Find out how to work or learn with ILM today. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management logo Frankfurt School of Finance & ManagementFrankfurt School of Finance & Management Certified Expert in Micro finance, Finance, GeneralCertified Expert in Micro finance, Finance, General 2015 - 20162015 - 2016 Grade: CEMFGrade: CEMF INCEIF - MalaysiaINCEIF - Malaysia Chartered Islamic Finance Professional, Islamic FiananceChartered Islamic Finance Professional, Islamic Fianance 2009 - 20122009 - 2012 Grade: CIFP (equal to Master degree)