H.E. Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, Chairman of UAE based Al Fahim Group, a highly reputable multi business empire including automotive, industrial, property, hospitality and travel established for over half a century, is a market leader in the UAE.

Al Fahim Group owns 23.98% of the paid up capital of the Bank. H.E. Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim has been the Chairman of the Board of the Bank since 2004.

Formerly, H.E. Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim was on the board of other banks in the UAE including the National Bank of Abu Dhabi and United Arab Bank. Moreover, he is currently also the Chairman of UAE based Mubarak & Brothers Property & Financial Investment.

H.E. Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim has an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the Sudan based Shendi University.

Mr. Aabed Al Zeera is a seasoned Bahraini banker with over twenty five years of international banking experience with major financial institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, including American Express Banking Corporation, Arab Banking Corporation (ABC), Standard Chartered Bank, and Arcapita. He has been a board member since 2007 and owns 0.15% of the paid up capital of the Bank.

Mr. Al Zeera also holds a number of strategic designations including being the Deputy Chairman of European Islamic Investment Bank Plc (UK), Vice Chairman of Amrah Bank (Azerbaijan) and Queenex Hygeine Paper Manufacturing Co. (UAE). In addition, Mr. Aabed Al Zeera is also the Director of Artes S.A. (Tunisia), Arabian Sugar Company B.S.C. (c) (Bahrain), Universal Rolling W.L.L. (Bahrain), Ewaan Global Residential Company (Bahrain), Connection Real Estate LLC (UAE) and is a member of the Audit Committee at Artes S.A. (Tunisia).

Mr. Al Zeera has an Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies from Evesham College of Further Education Evesham, Worchestershire, England – U.K.

Mr. Ahmed Salem Bugshan is a very prominent businessman in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His areas of interest include Real Estate, Trading, Manufacturing, Travel, Hotel, Tourism and Food & Beverages. Mr. Bugshan is also associated with international brands such as Pepsi Cola.

Mr. Ahmed Salem Bugshan owns 3.55% of the paid up capital of the Bank and has been a board member since 2004. Mr Bugshan holds a number of strategic designations including being the Chairman of Saudi Industrial Project Company(KSA), Westville Group (U.K.), A.W. Properties – (France), Saudi Steel Profile Co. (KSA), Pepsi Cola (Yemen), Savoy Hotel (Sharm Al Sheikh – Egypt), Tirana Tourism Investment Co. (Egypt), Ahmed Salem Bugshan Trading Co, Steel Trading Division & Steel Works (KSA), United Company for Industrial Metals (KSA) and BMC Al Mahdar (Yemen). He also holds a few Directorships including being the Director of Pepsi Cola (Egypt) and Saudi Snack Foods (Frito Lay- KSA).

Mr. Busghan holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the King Abdul Aziz University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Abdul Wahab Mohammed Al Wazzan is a well known figure in the State of Kuwait who represents the National International Holding Company on the Board of the Bank. National International Holding Company is a Kuwait based public shareholding company engaged in investment activities in local and international companies.

National International Holding Company owns 0.74% of the paid up capital of the Bank. Mr. Al Wazazan has been a board member of the Bank since 2004.

Formerly, Mr. Al Wazzan was also the Chairman of the Kuwait Real Estate Bank. Moreover, he is currently the second Vice Chairman of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Vice Chairman of the National International Holding Company.

Mr. Al Wazzan holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the Western Michigan University of the United States of America

Mr. Rashed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim is the Managing Director of UAE based Al Fahim Group, a highly reputable multi business empire including automotive, industrial, property, hospitality and travel, established for over half a century, is a market leader in the UAE.

Al Fahim Group owns 23.98% of the paid up capital of the Bank. The appointment of Mr. Rashed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim as a Board Member of the Bank took place in 2011.

Mr. Al Fahim holds a number of strategic designations including being the Director of Arkan Building Material (UAE), Big Bus Company (London), Emirates Float Glass (UAE), Dubai Pearl (UAE) and Mada'in Properties (UAE). He is also a member of Al Fahim Property Committee (UAE), Al Fahim Management Committee (UAE), Al Fahim Investment Committee (UAE), Al Fahim Remuneration Committee (UAE), Al Fahim Family Council (UAE) and Audit Committee Member of Arkan Building Material (UAE).

Mr. Al Fahim has an International Diploma in Management (Higher Professional level) from the University of Cambridge, U.K.

Mr. Ali Hashim Sadiq Hashim is a very well recognized businessman in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His areas of interest include Real Estate, Manufacturing, Industrial Materials, Communication, Graphics and Plastic products.

Mr. Hashim owns 3.55% of the paid up capital of the Bank and he has been a board member of the Bank since 2004.

Mr. Hashim holds a number of strategic designations including being the Chairman of Gulf Manufacturers (Egypt), Rawasi Al Khaleej (U.A.E) and Tahweel Industries Co. (U.A.E). He is also the Vice Chairman and CEO of Gulf Packaging System Co. Ltd. (KSA), Prime Plastic Products (KSA), 3P Stretch Co. – (KSA) and 3P Pipe Co. (KSA). Mr. Ali Hashim also holds a number of directorships including Director of Arabian Gulf Manufacturers (KSA), SAFRA Co. Ltd. (KSA), Jeddah Graphic (KSA) and Middle East Tele Communication (KSA).

Mr. Hashim holds a Master degree in Industrial Management.

Dr. Bader Ibrahim Mohammad Bin Saedan is a renowned entrepreneur based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who represents Al Saedan Real Estate Company (KSA) on the Board of the Bank. His areas of proficiency include Real Estate and related activities.

Al Saedan Real Estate Company (KSA) owns 0.85% of the paid up capital of the Bank. Dr. Bin Saedan has been a board member of the Bank since 2007.

Dr. Saedan also holds a number of strategic designations including being the Chairman of Saudi Maintenance Made Simple (K.S.A), General Manager of Al Saedan Real Estates Co. (K.S.A) in addition to holding a number of Directorships in Tunisian Saudi Real Estate Co. (Tunis), Commodore International (U.K) and Mawten R.E. (K.S.A). Dr. Saedan is also a member of Real Estate Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Riyadh – (K.S.A), Young Arab Leaders (KSA), Saudi Council of Engineers (K.S.A), Prince Salman Center for Social Affairs (K.S.A) and General Assembly of the Charitable Society for Orphans Care (Human)(K.S.A)

Dr. Saedan holds a Ph.D in Construction Management Civil Engineering from the University of Dundee of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Ali Haider Suliman Al Haider is a renowned Qatari businessman who represents Suliman & Brothers Co W.L.L. (Qatar) on the Board of the Bank. His areas of interest include Real Estate, Medial Equipments, Health Care and Trading.

Suliman & Brothers Co W.L.L. (Qatar) owns 1.48% of the paid up capital of the Bank. Mr. Al Haider has been a board member since 2007.

Mr. Al Haider also holds a number of Directorships including being the Director of Suliman & Brothers Co. W.L.L. (Qatar), Qatari German Co. for Medical (Qatar) and Salam Bounian (Qatar). Mr. Al Haider is also a Partner of Al Safa Trading (Qatar)

Mr. Al Haider holds a Bachelor in Social Science from the University of Qatar.

Mr. Fareed Bader is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Bader Group of Companies. The Group is based in the Kingdom of Bahrain and it serves various integral requirements of the local market. The products and services covered by the Group include Interior Design, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Communication, Waste Management and Security.

Mr. Bader owns 0.32% of the paid up capital of the Bank. His appointment as a board member of the Bank took place in 2011.

Mr. Bader also holds a number of strategic designations including being the Chairman of Wafa IEI (ME), Property Investment in addition to being the Director of Universe Environment Bahrain B.S.C., Rotary Manama, IFURA Consultant and Bahrain Italian Association. Mr. Bader is also a Member of Bahrain British Forum – Bahrain, Bahrain French Forum – Bahrain, Bahrain Engineering Society – Bahrain, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Bahrain. He is also a Financial advisor at Aliya Society for children with Autism – Bahrain

Mr. Bader has a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from Swansea University of the United Kingdom.