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Meet Fadi Khalil– Head of Corporate Banking at Jordan Kuwait Bank With nearly two decades of experience in corporate banking, project finance, sustainable finance, and strategic advisory, Fadi Khalil is a distinguished banking leader focused on helping businesses make stronger financial and strategic decisions. As Head of Corporate Banking at Jordan Kuwait Bank, he leads corporate banking initiatives with a strong emphasis on business growth, financial innovation, strategic f

Meet Ahmed Fekri, CFA – Senior Manager, Treasury & Asset Liability Management at National Bank of Bahrain With more than 14 years of experience in banking and treasury, Ahmed Fekri has built a strong career in asset liability management, money markets, foreign exchange, and financial operations. His professional journey reflects progressive growth within Bahrain’s banking sector, supported by broad exposure to treasury functions and strategic banking operations. Currently ser

Meet Kubra Abdulrahman Aghayar, Aifs – Chief Commercial & SME Officer With more than 30 years of experience across banking, commercial finance, SME banking, credit, and relationship management, Kubra Abdulrahman Aghayar is a highly accomplished financial services leader. Currently serving as Chief Commercial & SME Officer at Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, she brings extensive expertise in developing commercial strategies, managing SME portfolios, strengthening client

Meet Amr Al Shaher – Head of Corporate Banking With more than 15 years of experience in banking and corporate finance, Amr Al Shaher is an accomplished Corporate Banking professional with expertise in managing corporate accounts, credit facilities, loan portfolios, and depositary relationships. Currently serving as Head of Corporate Banking at Ithmaar Bank, he brings extensive experience in corporate relationship management, credit underwriting, and business development. Amr

Meet Layla Abdulla -SHRM, Assoc. CIPD - Human Resources Director With more than 16 years of experience across human resources, administration, performance management, and talent development, Layla Abdulla is a seasoned HR professional with a strong track record of leading people-focused functions. As Human Resources Director at Atlas Aluminum, she brings extensive expertise in developing and implementing innovative HR policies and procedures that enhance organizational effici

Meet Mohamed Ismail - Commercial Director at DHL Bahrain With more than 18 years of experience in logistics, commercial management, sales, business development, and customer relationship management, Mohamed Ismail is a seasoned logistics executive with a distinguished career at DHL. He currently serves as Commercial Director at DHL Bahrain, where he brings extensive expertise in commercial strategy, international sales, leadership, customer retention, and revenue growth. Moha

Meet Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Emadi– COO, National Foam Factory | Board Member, MAE Holding Group Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Emadi is an emerging business leader bringing together a strong foundation in communications, practical business experience, and leadership across family enterprises and industry organizations. As Chief Operating Officer of National Foam Factory Qatar and a Board Member of MAE Holding Group, he contributes to operations, marketing, business development, and str

Meet Saleh Alkhulaifi– Deputy Undersecretary for Industry & Business Development Saleh Alkhulaifi is a senior public-sector leader with extensive experience in economic development, business regulation, digital transformation, technology innovation, and corporate governance. He currently serves as Deputy Undersecretary at Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, providing strategic oversight of the Commercial Affairs Sector and contributing to initiatives that strengthen Qa

Meet Khaled Kassab– Exhibitions Head, MICE at Visit Qatar Khaled Kassab is an accomplished events, MICE, business development, and public relations professional with extensive experience across exhibitions, conferences, tourism, protocol, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale event management. Currently serving as Exhibitions Head, MICE at Visit Qatar, he brings a broad understanding of meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition management, supported by a career spannin

Meet Ahmad Al-Khanji– Head of Communications at Qatar Financial Centre Ahmad Al-Khanji is a dynamic business leader, entrepreneur, and innovation strategist with more than a decade of experience spanning business development, strategic planning, communications, investment, and project execution. Currently serving as Head of Communications at Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by experience across finance, technology, real

Meet Khouloud Chaaban– Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition at Milaha Khouloud Chaaban is a results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with more than 10 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment across diverse industries, including maritime, oil & gas, logistics, aviation, construction, and finance. Currently serving as Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition at Milaha, she leads white-collar recruitment across multiple business units while supporting hiring activities

Meet Raki Phillips– Regional President, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye at Accor With more than 25 years of experience across hospitality, tourism, destination development, strategic growth, and entrepreneurship, Raki Phillips is a distinguished industry leader shaping some of the world’s most dynamic travel markets. As Regional President – Middle East, Africa & Türkiye at Accor, he oversees a portfolio of more than 260 hotels across 27 countries, with a pipeline of over 100 ne

Meet Philip M. Barnes – Global CEO | Board Director | Senior Strategic Advisor With more than five decades of international leadership experience across luxury hospitality, tourism, real estate, and complex multi-market organizations, Philip M. Barnes is a distinguished global executive, board director, and strategic advisor. As Chief Executive Officer of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, he became the first external CEO in the company’s history, bringing an independent in

Meet Eddy Tannous– Chief Operating Officer at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC With more than 23 years of experience in luxury hospitality across the Middle East, Africa, and India, Eddy Tannous is a distinguished hospitality executive with extensive expertise spanning operations, revenue management, sales and marketing, commercial strategy, and hotel development. As Chief Operating Officer at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, he provides strategic leadership acros

Meet Ahmed Dawlatly– Sales Director at Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah With more than two decades of experience across hospitality, tourism, commercial strategy, and business development, Ahmed Dawlatly is a distinguished commercial leader with a proven record of driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and building high-value partnerships across the Middle East and international markets. As Sales Director at Rotana Jabal Omar Makkah, he is leading the pre-opening sales op