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Events and conferences

First Islamic Finance Maghreb Forum, Tunisia 2011

- Sharia Auditing, Jordan 2012 (speaker)

- Al Khartoum IF Forum, Sudan 2011, 2012, 2013 (speaker)

- International Forum For Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, Jordan 2012 (speaker)

- COFFIS annual seminar, Paris 2012, 2013 (speaker)

- Azerbaijan IF forum, May 2013 (speaker)

- UUM industrial Talk, Malaysia, May 2013 (speaker)

- AAOIFI Conference, 2011, 2012, 2013

- Sharia Audit Conference, 2013 (Key note speaker)

 

Core Competencies

Islamic Finance
Strategic Transformations Lead
Program Development
Project Management
New Business Development
Transition / Change Management
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Partnership Relations
Business Process Reengineering
New Product Development
Team Building & Training
Core Process Development

Skills

Analytical/Research Skills:

Highly analytical thinking with
demonstrated talent for identifying,
scrutinizing, improving, and
streamlining complex work
processes.

Computer/Technical Literacy:
Computer-literate performer with
extensive software proficiency
covering wide variety of
applications.


Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing
Multiple Priorities:
Flexible team player who thrives in
environments requiring ability to
effectively prioritize and juggle
multiple concurrent projects.


Interpersonal Abilities
Proven relationship-builder with
unsurpassed interpersonal skills.


Leadership/Management Skills
Goal-driven leader who maintains a
productive climate and confidently
motivates, mobilizes, and coaches
employees to meet high
performance standards.


Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Personable professional whose
strengths include cultural sensitivity
and an ability to build rapport with a
diverse workforce in multicultural
settings.


Planning/Organizing
Results-driven achiever with
exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.


Problem-Solving/ Reasoning/ Creativity
Innovative problem-solver who can
generate workable solutions and
resolve complaints.


Teamwork
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.

Profedssional Certifications

Executive Master of Islamic
Finance, CIBAFI (2012)


CIB - CIBAFI (2012)


ICDL Certified – ECDL (2006)


Tilawa Certificate – Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Bahrain (2001-2004)


Riwaya Certificate – Ministry of
Islamic Affairs, Bahrain (2004-2006)


7 Quira'at Certificate – Ministry of
Islamic Affairs, Bahrain (2006-2014)

Linguisitc Skills

Arabic: Mother tongue
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Chinese: Fair

Summary

Senior executive with a comprehensive background in Islamic financial services industry, extensive expertise in research and development, supporting strategic management leveraging team management, teamwork, computer and interpersonal skills. Major strengths in leadership, organization, and attention to detail as well as verbal and written communication skills. Exercises exceptional judgment and works both independently and within a group setting. A well-organized, solutions focused professional who takes pride in work and fosters collaborative and positive client relationships. Adept at driving increased revenues through the identification of strategic opportunities. Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

Work History

2016Present

Managing Partner

Academia Plus
Nov-2014Nov-2016

Head of Subsidiaries

Aafaq Islamic Finance

In charge of planning, organizing, staffing and controlling day to day activities. Setting strategic plans and Business plans ensuring business continuity.

Managed start up subsidiaries such as:

- Institute of Finance & Management:

Achievements:

- 11 professsional certificates in Islamic Finance in partnership with global multilateral institutions in IFSI such as IIRA, IICRA, IIIW, MIM and ICPAP.

- Building a global network of agents

- Creating a portfolio of 80 Management courses

- Aafaq Center for Research in Islamic Economy:

Achievements:

- The first Islamic finance Encyclopedia (12 volumes)

- Dubai World Icon Encyclopedia (12 volumes: in process)

- Islamic Banks directory

- Islamic finance reports

- Business Islamica Magazine:

Overseeing the editorial board and ensuring the monthly magazine is being printed with proofread content

- Aafaq Education:

- EMBA in Islamic finance in partnership with University College of Bahrain

- DBA in Islamic Finance in paertnership with Pebblehills University.

- 4 Buisness Centers: (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman & Sharjah)

In charge of Government collections

- Diamond Event Management 

20102014

Acting Secretary General

General Council for Islamic Banks And Financial Institutions (CIBAFI)

CIBAFI is a multilateral not-for-profit Islamic Finance infrastructure institution. It comprises 120 members institutions including Islamic Banks and financial institutions.  

Managing daily operations of different departments including:

- Information Department: 

- PR and Event Management Department

- Training Department: Creating new strategic alliances

Executive Director

business focused on the research and development in Islamic Financee
Defined strategy across all core business functions including product development, quality, events and marketing along with investor relations
Collaborated with team in securing revenues during a period of recessions and general economic malaise. Achieved considerable recognition within the IFSI being named among the top known IFSI figures
Provided commercially viable turbine products through stewardship of R&D efforts through cross-functional internal and external teams
Effectively managed market fluctuations by constructing multiple  yearly plans and budgets 
Directed profitable discussions with government, banking, and
industry representatives on economic development initiatives 
Directed different departments and Centers in different fields to
achieve goals

20062010

Manager / Interpreter

Fast Track For Translation

Multilingual translator and interpreter (Engglish/French/Arabic). 

19922006

Senior Instructor

Ministry of Education (Tunisia/Bahrain)

Teaching French language for intermediate level (1992-2001)

Teaching Business English (Sheikh Khalifa Institute of Tech) (2001-2006)

Education

20142017

Doctor of Business Administration

SBS Swiss Business School

95% Very Honorable

20132014

PhD in Islamic Finance (Candidate)

Bolton University

unachieved

20142015

Masters in Applied Research

SBS Swiss Business School
20102012

MBA in Islamic Finance

Malaysian Open University

GPA: 3.5/4

20112012

Executive Master in Islamic Finance

CIBAFI
19891991

MA in Combined Languages (English/Chinese)

University of Tunis (IBLV)

Major: Economy and Commerce

19871989

Linguistic University Diploma

University of Tunis (IBLV)

Professional Development

  • Academic Skills Course: Holmesglen
  • Exploring the Changing teaching roles: 2004
  • ICDL: 2006
  • Certified Islamic Banker: 2010

Papers

“IFIS Infrastructure Institutions: Opportunities and Challenges”, Study

- “Sharia Supervision: Existing models and suggested alternatives”, MBA thesis 2012

- “Islamic financial contracts”, article.

- “Financial intermediation”, article

- “Features of Islamic mode of intermediation”, article.

- “Role of Zakat”, article.

- “Riba and real economy”, article.

- “Surplus treatment in Takaful”, article.

- “Islamic Banking”, article.

- “Takaful models”, article.

- “SWOT analysis”, article. / - “Vision and Mission statements”, article.

Portfolio

" A Comparative Analysis on the Business Practices Between IFIs and CFIs in the GCC and Jordan" Doctorate thesis 2016

“Islamic Industry Infrastructure Institutions: Opportunities and Challenges”,
“Sharia Supervision: Existing models and suggested alternatives”, MBA thesis 2012
“Islamic financial contracts”, article.
“Financial intermediation”, article
“Features of Islamic mode of intermediation”, article.
“Role of Zakat”, article.
“Riba and real economy”, article.
“Surplus treatment in Takaful”, article.
“Islamic Banking”, article.
“Takaful models”, article.
“SWOT analysis”, article.
“Vision and Mission statements”, article.