Shaikh Saleh, Saudi Arabian national, is a well-known and highly respected international businessman from Saudi Arabia. Shaikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is the founder and President of Dallah Al Baraka Group and the founder of the Al Baraka Banking Group. He serves as a director on the boards of a number of organisations and associations across the world. Currently he is Chairman of the following organisations: General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions; Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Council of Saudi Chambers; Federation of GCC Chambers and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As a renowned pioneer of Islamic banking and in recognition of his achievements and his role in promulgating Islamic economic principles – encapsulated in the message of his group: Reconstruction of the Earth - Shaikh Saleh Kamel has been awarded the highest of certificates, trophies, and accolades by many countries and organisations over his lifetime.

Mr. Saudi, Libyan national, is a world-renowned and respected international Banker. He holds a Certificate in Management and Accounting. He worked at the Central Bank of Libya for 14 years, holding various positions including that of Manager of the Banking Department and Head of the Foreign Investment Department. He was the founder of Libyan Arab Foreign Bank, where he served as Executive Chairman between 1972 and 1980, establishing branches of the Bank worldwide. He was the founder of Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.), Bahrain and served as its President & Chief Executive from 1980 to 1994. He also founded Arab Financial Services (E.C.), Bahrain in 1982. In addition to being voted one of the “Most Innovative Bankersâ€‌ by the representatives of governments and international commercial bankers attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in 1980, Mr. Saudi has won many international accolades, including an award at Georgetown University and the award “Best Bankerâ€‌ from the Association of Arab American Banks in New York in 1991. He was the first to receive the “Arab Banker of the Yearâ€‌ award, in 1993, from the Union of Arab Banks. In recognition of his role in the development of banking relationships between Arab and European states, Mr. Saudi has received, over his career, several gold medals and awards, notable amongst which are those awarded in 1977 by the King of Spain and the President of Italy and that given to him by the President of Tunis in 1996. He is currently the Executive Chairman of ASA Consultants W.L.L., Bahrain.

Mr. Abdulla, Saudi Arabian national, is a respected Saudi businessman, educated in Economic Studies at the University of California, USA. Mr. Abdulla Kamel has held a number of executive positions over the years at Dallah Group. He headed the real estate and property management and central logistics division during the period 1988-1989, was President’s Assistant for Trade Affairs 1989-1995 and held senior positions at Dallah Al Baraka Holding Company over the period 1995-1999. Mr. Abdulla Kamel is currently the Chairman of Aseer Company, Amlak Real Estate Development and Finance, Al Tawfeek Financial Group, Al Tawfeek Company for Investment Funds and Vice-Chairman of Bank Al-Jazira in Saudi Arabia and King Abdullah Economic City. He is also a Member of the Boards of Saudi Research & Marketing Group and Okaz Corporation for Journalism and Publishing. Mr. Abdulla Kamel has been and remains very active in public activities through his membership in many international and local organizations and associations, such as Jeddah Chamber of Commerce (of which he is a past Member), Young Presidents’ Organization, Friends of Saudi Arabia, The Centennial Fund and the Board of Trustees of the Prince of Wales Business Leaders Forum. Currently he is the Chief Executive Officer of Dallah Al Baraka Group – a position that he has held since 1999.

Mr. Al Yousef, Kuwaiti national, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Kuwait University. Mr. Al Yousef is a Kuwaiti businessman with extensive experience in the Banking industry. He served as Chairman and Managing Director of The Industrial Bank of Kuwait K.S.C. from 1988 to 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Al Yousef held a number of executive positions with The Industrial Bank of Kuwait and the Central Bank of Kuwait. He has been Chairman of ABC Islamic Bank (E.C.), Bahrain and Chairman of ABC’s consultants council, Frankfurt. He served as a Director of the Financial Securities Group during 1986. He has also served on the boards of a large number of other financial institutions, including Gulf Bank K.S.C., Kuwait, Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.), Bahrain and Ahli United Bank B.S.C., London. He was Chairman and Managing Director of Afkar Holding Co. until September 2010 and a Director of Gulf Investment Corporation until April 2010. He currently serves as a Commissioner with the Kuwaiti Capital Markets authority. 

Mr. Sabbahi, Saudi Arabian national, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Faculty of Economics & Administration, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Sabbahi has had over 30 years’ experience in international banking, the last 20 of which with the Dallah Al Baraka Group in Saudi Arabia. He is currently Vice President, Dallah Al Baraka Group. He also holds positions as Chairman of Al Baraka Bank Tunisia, Arab Leasing International Finance, Saudi Arabia, La Sociأ©tأ© de Promotion du Lac de Tunis, and BEST Lease, Tunis. Mr. Sabbahi is also a Member of the Boards of Dallah Al Baraka Holding Co. E.C., Bahrain; Algerian Saudi Leasing Ltd.; Al Amin Investment Co., Jordan; United Albanian Bank, Albania and a number of ther international companies.

Mr. Ghalaita, U.A.E. national, holds a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degree from the University of Arizona, USA. He is a Banker whose career spans over 20 years with Emirates Bank, during which he established a string of specialisations in Corporate banking, Retail banking, Trade Finance, Human Resources, Private Banking, Asset Management and Consumer Finance. He is currently Chairman of Emirates Money and a director of Emirates Islamic Bank, in addition to being Group Deputy CEO and General Manager – Consumer Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates NBD.

Mr. Fadil, U.A.E. national, is a Banker with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington State, USA. During the period 1985– 1998, Mr. bin Fadil held a number of senior positions in the National Bank of Umm Al Quwain. He then served Dubai Islamic Bank as Executive Manager for Investment over the period 2000-2002. In 2003 he was appointed General Manager of the Emirates Financial Company. During the period 2004-2006 he served Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Mr. bin Fadil has also served as member of the board of directors of several financial institutions including, amongst others, Union Insurance Company, U.A.E., Bahrain Islamic Bank and Bosnia International Bank. Currently he is the General Manager of Al Sahil Equity Center.

Mr. Mohyedin, Saudi Arabian national, studied economics at the University of San Francisco, USA. He is a prominent Saudi businessman with many years’ experience, currently serving as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Dallah Al Baraka Holding Company and Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Projects at Arab Media Company (AMC). Mr. Mohyedin Kamel also serves on the boards of many other companies and institutions, including the following: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co. Ltd. and of Dallah Media Production Company; Managing Director of Sports Events International Company and member of the Board of Directors of: Dallah Real Estate Consulting Company – Egypt; Almaza Real Estate Development Company – Egypt; Arab Company for Real Estate and Tourism Investment – Egypt; Arab Radio and Television Network (ART); Arab Digital Distribution Company; Arab Media Company; Arab Advertising and Distribution Company; Jordan Media City; Jabal Omar Development Company and Halawani Brothers; and member of the Management Committee of Dallah Al Baraka Holding Co. He is also active in the field of public and community work in Saudi Arabia and was a member of the Board of Directors of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the past.