Experience

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  Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

  • Abu Dhabi

  • Head Of Professional Services

    • Feb 2015 - May 2022
    • Abu Dhabi

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  Amwal Holdings

  • Co-Founder

    • Dec 2010 - Jan 2022

    • Locate / propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities;• Research, source, and manage relationship as well as accurately qualify the prospect and establish needs; • Network and actively participate in Exhibitions and Trade Shows to enhance business presence and establish new leads;• Manage a portfolio of relationships with the aim of maximising the return from the relationship by meeting customers' requirements on a timely basis;• Interpret financial, operational, commercial and customer insights to ensure all trading issues are fully understood and that appropriate actions are taken and constantly reviewed in order to meet the set objectives;• Develop, review and optimize commercial strategies; • Investigate commercial risks and provide mitigation plans / recommendations;• Manage internal relationships with all parties to ensure optimal performance;

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  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

  • Dubai

  • Business Development Manager/ Head of Ancillary Service Providers (ASP) Sector

    • Jun 2007 - Jan 2011
    • Dubai

    • Lead business development activities for the Professional Services and Associations client base within the DIFC.• Identify growth opportunities and prospects and manage strong relations with existing and potential clients in the sector• Direct key support functions to the Division Executive Director with thorough research analysis, strategies and special projects to deliver on critical organizational goals• Co-lead the development of new regulatory and business framework to support non for profits organizations and associations within the DIFC. Promote the new sector to key organizations worldwide• Support the marketing and promotion of DIFC on a global basis through representation in worldwide conferences, business and community events• Develop and generate management reporting system covering critical aspects of the business to enable informed decision making • Mentor and coach UAE nationals in Trainee Program and develop their skills and competences.• Working very closely with the Marketing department to achieve department and overall organization objectives• Provide comprehensive support to clients from initiation, to finalizing paperwork• Consistent over-achievement of targets.• Member of the DIFC Screening Committee, overseeing the initial approval of new firms.• Chairperson of the Recognised Auditors Review Committee.

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  DFSA

  • Dubai

  • Authorised Individual Senior

    • Dec 2004 - Jun 2007
    • Dubai

    • Manage the evaluation and risk analysis of Individual Authorized Officers status and applications• Support controlling and minimizing the DFSA risk exposure to acceptable levels through managing investigations, scrutinizing, research and reviews.• Develop process workflow to enhance efficiencies and deliver effective, efficient and risk based services• Manage and oversee the DFSA public register database• Review and contribute to improving the DFSA Regulatory Information System (RIS) User Guide

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  Grant Thornton - UAE

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Operations

    • Jun 1997 - Aug 2004
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates