Abdelhalim Alhijawi

Business Development Manager

Brokeree Solutions

Abed is a Business Development Manager at Brokeree Solutions, a leading trading technology provider for brokers worldwide. His background spans B2B sales, customer relationship management, and business development across financial services and technology. Prior to joining Brokeree, he managed a family business for nearly a decade and worked at companies like American Express across Jordan and Cyprus. Today, he brings that mix of frontline client experience and deep product knowledge to the table and is here to help traders make smarter decisions about how to copy the right signal provider.

Abdulla Kanoo

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

ARP Digital

Abdulla is a fifth-generation member of the Kanoo Group, GCC’s 135-year institutional family with deep roots in trade, shipping, and finance across the Gulf. Abdulla co-founded ARP alongside his twin brother Abdulaziz, bringing the fifth-generation Kanoo Group foundation and Co-Head of MENA experience at Amber Group. His technical background is distinct: a specialist in statistical arbitrage and delta-neutral strategies in the digital asset space, with an MS in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering. Abdulla leads ARP's product and technical architecture. The quantitative rigour behind ARP's netting engine, rate optimisation, and settlement infrastructure reflects his background in financial engineering applied to digital asset markets.

Alexandros Papaspyridis

General Manager

Nefos Consulting FZ LLC

Dr. Alexandros Papaspyridis is a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with over 20 years of experience in developing innovative technological solutions. As the Managing Director of Nefos Consulting, he guides business executives in strategically leveraging AI to enhance productivity, achieve corporate objectives, and redefine business models. Dr. Papaspyridis advocates for elevating AI as a strategic pillar within organizations, enabling them to derive significant business value. He believes AI is crucial in building agile, adaptable organizations capable of thriving in an ever-changing world. He emphasizes the importance of upskilling every employee in AI, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to this transformational technology. During his international career at Microsoft, Dr. Papaspyridis served as the Global Director for Azure Data & AI solutions in Education, developing strategies for integrating Generative AI and shaping the future of AI in education. He holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from Imperial College and is certified in AI through the Microsoft Professional Program. Dr. Papaspyridis is an active member of several advisory boards, regularly publishes articles on AI, and is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences, continuing to influence the discourse on AI's role in business transformation, energy and environmental sustainability.

Alnura Belyalova

Head of Fintech

INPUT Global

Alnura has spent close to a decade at the intersection of communications and financial technology, working with some of the most recognised names in the space. Her focus today is on institutional finance, building relationships across banks, financial institutions and payments infrastructure, and helping the companies reshaping global finance tell stories that reach the people who matter.

Amari Lewis-Simpson

Chief Executive Officer

Lewis-Simpson Partners Capital Group

Amari Lewis-Simpson, based in Dubai, is an entrepreneur and investor specializing in capital raising, technology, and global business development. At 21, he founded Weventra to combat ticket fraud and improve transparency in secondary ticket markets. The company later partnered with Roc Nation to launch NFT backstage passes for 50 Cent’s Final Lap Tour. Through LSP Capital Group, Amari has secured over £20 million in investments across renewable energy, blockchain, and real estate, supporting projects with assets exceeding £250 million.

Amer Al Ahbabi

Group Chairman

Vertix Holdings

Amer Al Ahbabi is the Group Chairman of Vertix Holdings and an authority on financial governance and institutional investment. He specializes in building high-growth, "audit-ready" ecosystems, overseeing a diversified AED 1.6 billion portfolio that spans real estate, AI, and financial consultancy. By applying rigorous oversight principles from his background as a federal auditor to the private sector, Amer has pioneered a "People Before Profits" investment model that delivered 57% year-on-year growth in 2025. As the first Emirati on the Global Board of the IMA and a member of the Forbes Finance Council, he provides international investors and family offices with a stable, high-integrity gateway into the Middle Eastern market through operational excellence and strategic leadership.

Amir Tabch

Chief Executive Officer

OFZA

Amir Tabch is CEO of OFZA, a UAE-regulated virtual asset service provider building institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure under VARA oversight. He leads the development of exchange and broker-dealer operations supported by board-level governance, capital discipline, and banking integration. Amir advocates that regulation is not friction but infrastructure, positioning compliance and structured oversight as strategic advantages in the evolution of global crypto ecosystems.

Amira Soliman

Founder & CEO

Time Guardian | Athar

Amira Soliman, CEO of Time Guardian Athar, leads the launch of crypto-enabled financial solutions integrating payments, DeFi lending, and digital asset management. With 25+ years in banking and fintech, she bridges TradFi and DeFi, driving innovation and strategic partnerships to scale Time Guardian Athar across the MENA region and beyond.

Bilal Javaid

Finance Lead

HUB71

Bilal Javaid is the Head of Finance at Hub71, Abu Dhabi's leading tech ecosystem dedicated to fostering innovation and enabling startup growth. With over a decade of experience in finance and strategy, he has worked across global organizations, leading financial planning, transformation, and business strategy initiatives.

Carmen Tan

Managing Director

GCEX

Carmen Tan is Managing Director, MENA at GCEX, a regulated digital asset, FX and CFD brokerage group operating under the UK's FCA, Denmark's FSA and MiFID II framework, MiCA, and Dubai's VARA regime. She oversees the firm's UAE operations and institutional growth strategy, serving financial institutions, corporates, and professional investors. Carmen's expertise spans institutional liquidity, cross-border payments, AML/CTF governance, and regulated digital asset market infrastructure. She holds ASIC RG146 certifications in Derivatives and Foreign Exchange General Advice.

Christos Christou

Director Compliance

Lulu Financial Holdings Limited

A Director in a financial services group, specializing in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions within the Banking and Non-Banking Financial Services sectors. With 35 years overall experience, the last 20+ years specializing in the development and implementation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Regulatory and AML/CFT/CPF) Programs within Europe, Middle East, and APAC Regions. Since 2013, a director and consultant for the Compliance function within a global Non-Banking Financial Services Group with presence in 10 countries. Additionally, independently consultant and train different board members, senior management, compliance, and risk professionals within the financial services industry worldwide.

Dima Al-Eisawi

Board Member, Chair of Finance

Canadian Business Council

Dima Al Eisawi is a strategic leader whose work sits at the intersection of corporate asset management, infrastructure capital planning, and financial strategy. She brings experience advising public sector organizations in Ontario on long term asset stewardship, fiscal sustainability, and evidence based investment planning. Her background includes serving as an Advisor for Corporate Asset Management within municipal level government, contributing to regional economic development through the Western Region Development Council, and supporting major infrastructure and financial transactions during her tenure with EY (Ernst & Young). She currently serves Abu Dhabi Government, as Senior Manager, Strategic Affairs leading strategic planning for SME development. Recognized as an emerging voice in Canada’s infrastructure sector, Al Eisawi was nominated for the 2022 Emerging Leader Award by the Women’s Infrastructure Network, highlighting her contributions to advancing asset management practices and strengthening public sector decision making. Her academic work focuses on service excellence and innovation in financial services, with published research including Innovation as a Determinant for Service Excellence in Banking (2012) and Service Excellence in UK Retail Banking: Customers’ Perspectives of the Important Antecedents (2015). She is a certified asset management planner through Municipal Finance Officers Association-Ontario, Canadian Urban Transit Association, Certified AI and Business Strategy from University of Waterloo and holds a PhD from Coventry University, United Kingdom. Al Eisawi brings a blend of analytical rigor, public sector insight, and strategic governance perspective to her professional and volunteer roles, with a commitment to strengthening institutions that serve diverse communities across Canada.

Divyansh Kalra

Founder

GrowthX Trading Lab

Divyansh Kalra is a young 20-year-old Founder of Growth X Trading Lab, on a mission to promote financial literacy and empower the next generation of traders. Passionate about financial education, he helps aspiring traders build practical skills in Forex, risk management, and market psychology. His vision is to make trading education fun, accessible, responsible, and focused on long-term success rather than short-term speculation.

Dr. Ayesha Binlootah

Vice President

VARA

self-driven & ambitious leader with +16 Yrs. of experience in Licensing, Supervision, Digital Assurance, Inspection, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Information Security, Internal Control, Excellence, Service Improvement, Governance, Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, Global & City Crisis Communication including COVID-19 city-level management with diverse industry experience of Financial Institutions, Virtual Assets, Tourism, Hospitality, Real Estate, Economic Development & Economic Acceleration & Public Sector.

Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta

Chairman

Middle East StableCoin Association

Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta is Principal of Sun Foundation, an Abu Dhabi-based family office, and serves as Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Director, and Advisory Board Member across firms in banking, markets, crypto, asset management, healthcare, and technology. Since 2022, he has advised or sat on the boards of global regulated firms including Apex Group, Point72 (DIFC), ICICI Ventures, Liminal Digital Custody, and many others. He advises families across the UAE, India, and UK, and invests in funds, real estate, and startups. A strong proponent of education, he holds visiting faculty and advisory roles at universities in the UK, UAE, and India, and chairs the Middle East Stablecoin Association while serving as Secretary of the Middle East Investment Management Association. Previously, Dr. Dasgupta led market development at ADGM and the FSRA, helping triple AUM, quadruple broker-dealers, and establish ADGM as the world's largest regulated crypto jurisdiction and the region's leading venture capital hub. He also launched ICE Futures Abu Dhabi. Before ADGM, he was COO of UK Export Finance. His 30-year career spans HSBC, ABN AMRO, Citigroup, and PwC. He holds a BSc in Mathematics, an MBA in Finance, and PhDs from Manchester, King's College London, and Brunel, with a new doctorate underway at Westminster

Elie Apoyan

Business Development Manager

Prima Capital

Elie Apoyan is a highly experienced Business Development Manager in the forex industry, with a strong background in sales and client relationship management. He is known for his strategic approach to business growth, exceptional communication skills, and ability to build long-term partnerships, consistently driving revenue and expanding market presence.

Erica Badocco

Founder & General Manager

Badocco and Lemieux Legal Consultants FZ LLC - BLegal.ae

Erica is a UAE-licensed Legal Consultant and a qualified lawyer in England and in Italy/EU, with over 20 years’ experience in TradFi and FinTech. She held senior roles at international law firms and Fortune 500 companies in London and Paris. Founder of BLegal and based in the UAE, Erica advises FinTech and Web3 ventures with a practical, international perspective and strong expertise in UAE laws and regulations.

Felix Yong

Director of Market Development

MEGA FUSION GROUP

Felix Yong is a finance and digital assets professional focused on the development of forex and cryptocurrency markets. In his session, "Developing Financial Trends: Forex and Cryptocurrency,” he will discuss how traditional currency trading and digital assets are increasingly connected, and what these changes may mean for traders, brokers, and financial service providers.

Hakim Bousba

Director & Head Of Crypto

Surge Group

Haroon Mulla

Co-founder & CEO

Trading AI

Haroon Mulla is a visionary entrepreneur and accomplished sales leader with over 15 years of experience across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India. He has built his career in Cloud technology sales, leadership roles with leading global technology firms, where he established a strong track record of driving growth and client success. Recognized for his integrity, professionalism, and customer-first approach, Haroon is deeply passionate about account management and building long-lasting client relationships. He was most recently with Microsoft, Singapore, and Oracle Corporation, Singapore.

Harshil Agarwal

Partner

TLP Advisors

Harshil Agarwal is a Partner at TLP Advisors, a leading UAE-based legal consultancy focused on digital assets, fintech, tokenised finance, and emerging technology regulation. He advises digital asset exchanges, blockchain networks, fintech companies, DeFi projects, tokenised asset platforms, venture capital funds, and family offices on regulatory compliance, licensing, structuring, and strategic legal matters across global jurisdictions, with a particular focus on the UAE and MENA region.

Johny Giacaman

Chief Business Operations Officer

MultiBank Group

Johny Giacaman is the Chief Business Operations Officer of MultiBank Group, one of the world's largest and most regulated financial derivatives institutions. With over 15 years of executive leadership experience across financial services, fintech, and media, he drives the Group's global operational strategy, scalability, and business growth. Having previously served as Group Chief Marketing Officer, Johny has played a pivotal role in strengthening MultiBank Group's global presence, market leadership, and continued expansion across international financial markets.

Katerina Zemskova

Chief Digital Asset Officer

Pay10

Short Bio Katerina is a CEO-level moderator and strategic voice in Web3, working across global institutions, emerging financial infrastructure, and capital markets. She cooperates with banks, asset managers, enterprises, regulators, and Web3 infrastructure leaders to translate blockchain, tokenization, stablecoins, and AI systems into decision-ready frameworks for executives and boards moving Web3 from experimentation to governance, execution, and scale. With executive leadership experience across telecom, finance, energy, oil & gas, and public-company environments, Katerina brings rare systems-level literacy shaped by regulated, capital-intensive industries. Through her leadership roles at Cointelegraph and Formula by Cointelegraph, she combines market intelligence, media signal, and institutional insight to shape narratives and discussions that influence trust, adoption, and capital allocation across Web2 and Web3. She is known for moderating high-stakes, cross-sector conversations where institutions, policymakers, and Web3 builders align on what actually works in production beyond hype, pilots, and ideology.

Katia Basiuni

Senior Business Development Manager

VT Markets

Katia Basiuni holds the position of Senior Business Development Manager at VT Markets MENA. Being well-versed in financial markets and client relationship management, Katia handles portfolios of major partners and high-value clients throughout the MENA region, leveraging her expertise to drive strategic growth and success.

Kokila Alagh

Founder & Managing Partner

KARM Legal

Kokila Alagh, a leading Technology and Corporate lawyer in the Middle East, with more than two decades of experience. She is recognized as a thought leader in high-risk tech sectors like Virtual Assets, Web3, Gaming, and AI. Kokila’s unique blend of legal expertise and entrepreneurial spirit has positioned KARM Legal Consultants as a top firm in Emerging Tech law. She holds key roles in Dubai Digital Asset Association, Middle East Stablecoin Association (MESA), where she heads the Legal & Regulatory Working Group. Her excellence has been acknowledged by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 EMEA, and various industry awards.

Manish Arya

Senior Risk Professional

Independent

Manish Arya is a Chartered Accountant and ISO 31000 Certified Senior Lead Risk Manager with more than 14 years of experience in enterprise risk management, financial risk, governance, business continuity and sustainability risk. His career trajectory spans serving some of India’s largest private sector banks and fintech companies to holding risk management roles within leading listed integrated construction materials and defense companies in the UAE. He is passionate about translating enterprise-level risk management principles into practical frameworks that support stronger decision-making, capital protection and long-term resilience. His latest work includes developing practical risk and decision-support models, including an Early Warning Signal Risk Assessment Model, Key Risk Indicators Risk Intelligence Model and Advanced Climate Risk Assessment Model with AI-enabled risk insights. Today, Manish will bring risk management perspective on structured risk strategy, governance, KRIs, financial discipline, climate and ESG awareness, and practical risk methodology in volatile markets.

Marios Kampouridis

Chief Technology Officer

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Marios Kampouridis Chief Technology & Digital Officer (CTDO), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Marios Kampouridis is the Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), where he leads the exchange's technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, and innovation agenda. With more than 23 years of international experience across financial services and capital markets, Marios has held senior technology leadership roles at leading global institutions including Barclays, Fidelity Investments, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), ANZ, ADSS, and ADX. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for delivering large-scale technology transformations, modernizing trading and post-trade platforms, building high-performing technology organizations, and driving operational resilience in highly regulated environments. At ADX, Marios has led the modernization of the exchange's digital ecosystem, including trading, clearing and settlement platforms, customer-facing digital services, data and analytics capabilities, and cloud-enabled infrastructure. He is also actively involved in exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital assets, tokenization, and next-generation market infrastructure. Marios is a strong advocate for leveraging technology and AI to enhance efficiency, resilience, and innovation across financial markets, and regularly contributes to industry discussions on the future of digital transformation within the capital markets sector.

Max Finn

Board Member

Blackbridge Investment Swiss

Max Finn is a senior brokerage and fintech executive with 15+ years of international leadership across FX, CFDs, multi-asset brokerage, and regulated markets in MENA, Europe, and CIS. He is a Forbes Finance Council member, ACSI, CySEC Advanced certified, Cambridge Judge Business School mentor, and Board Member at BlackBridge Investment Swiss.

Meenaz Sayyed

Head of Sales Department

ANAX Capital Financial Markets LLC

Meenaz Sayyed is the Director of Sales Division at ANAX Capital, with experience in financial markets, client relationship management and sales leadership. She works closely with clients and partners across the FX and CFD landscape, focusing on market access, strong relationships and business growth. Her practical industry perspective makes her a valuable voice on evolving client expectations and opportunities in today’s trading environment.

Michael Barbour

Head of Product Implementation

Traders Hub Currency Brokerage LLC

Experienced financial markets professional with over 20 year's in the industry, covering Wealth Management, Futures & Options, CFDs and Exchange traded derivatives. Michael has worked with clients across the globe, from Sydney to New York. Michael is dedicated to bringing best in class products to Traders' Hub clients and position Traders' Hub as a regional powerhouse.

Mitul Kapadia

Chief Operating Officer

ANAX Capital Financial Markets LLC

Mr. Mitul Kapadia is the Chief Operating Officer of ANAX Capital, with more than 18 years of experience across equities, commodities, CFDs and forex markets. His expertise spans trading operations, financial strategy, risk-led market execution and the management of complex financial products. Known for building high-performing trading desks and driving operational excellence, Mitul brings practical market insight and leadership to ANAX Capital’s growth and client-focused approach.

Mohamed Nagia

Founder

The Mayor

Mohamed Nagia is a Dubai-based entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and personal branding strategist. As the founder of The Mayor Marketing Agency, he helps businesses and individuals leverage digital media, storytelling, and personal branding to accelerate growth and influence. A former pharmacist turned entrepreneur, Mohamed is recognized for inspiring audiences across the Middle East through his insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building impactful brands in the digital era.

Mohammed Al Fardan

Chief Executive Officer

Al Fardan Corporation

Mohammed Ebrahim Al Fardan is a trailblazing force at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and venture capital. With a proven track record of founding and scaling transformative businesses, he drives innovation across industries by empowering businesses, advising global enterprises, and architecting sustainable ecosystems. As the Founder of a number of businesses, Mohammed combines bold leadership with deep market insight, fostering high-impact ventures that shape the future of the Middle East and beyond. Educated at elite institutions like Warbrook Boarding College, IBM & Microsoft, he brings international perspective and strategic acumen to every endeavor. Whether on global stages or in private boardrooms, Mohammed is a trusted voice for innovation, a catalyst for capital, and a relentless advocate for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Mostafa Nabil

Marketing & Promotion Manager

Mitrade Financial Services LLC

Mostafa Nabil is the Marketing and Promotion Manager at Mitrade Financial Services Company, leading marketing strategy, brand positioning, and promotional activities across the MENA region. With over 13 years of experience in digital marketing, financial services, and real estate, he has a strong track record in performance marketing, lead generation, CRM optimization, and regional growth. As an accredited Promotion Manager in the UAE, Mostafa combines data-driven marketing, compliance awareness, and customer-focused communication to build trusted campaigns and strengthen Mitrade’s brand presence in the region.

Muayyad Albanna

Sales Operations Manager

EC Markets

Muayyad Albanna is a Sales Operations Manager, with extensive experience in market research, data analytics, and sales performance optimization. He leads initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen sales effectiveness, and support scalable growth across the global financial brokerage industry.

Nabil Arnous Arnous

Chief Commercial Officer

Innovation City

Nabil Arnous is the Chief Commercial Officer at Innovation City, the world's first AI-powered, tech-focused free zone specializing in high-growth sectors like AI, Web3, robotics, gaming, and health tech. With over 15 years of experience in commercial strategy, revenue growth, and ecosystem development, he plays a pivotal role in advancing Ras Al Khaimah as a competitive destination for startups, scale-ups, and global technology companies. Since joining Innovation City, Nabil has been instrumental in driving commercial growth, building strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence. He is known for his ability to create high-impact business environments, attract international investment, and develop scalable models that support innovation-driven enterprises. Throughout his career, Nabil has held senior leadership positions across leading licensing authorities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, including roles as Acting CEO and Director of Revenue & Strategy. He has successfully led large-scale commercial initiatives, strengthened global market reach, and delivered sustained growth through strategic partnerships and customer-focused approaches. With a background in hospitality that shapes his client-centric mindset, Nabil combines commercial discipline with deep expertise in investment attraction, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem building. He works closely with regulators, investors, and global partners to enable business formation, accelerate growth, and drive long-term economic impact. With an MBA and extensive leadership experience, Nabil continues to play a key role in strengthening Innovation City’s position as a leading hub for innovation and future-focused industries.

Nadia Alamri

Managing Director

Accu Group

Nadia Al Amri is a prominent adviser and leader in International Tax, Legal Consulting, Finance, and Business Consulting. As the Founder of ACCU Group and the Director of Accutax Consultancy in the United Arab Emirates, she was among the first tax experts to establish deep expertise in the GCC region, building a strong foundation in International Tax Law. Her diverse practice spans Real Estate, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Fintech, and International Trade, equipping her with a holistic view of tax planning, compliance, and strategic structuring across industries. Beyond her tax practice, Nadia is a dynamic advocate for women in the workforce and a proactive angel investor breaking barriers in male‑dominated spaces. She brings a mission‑driven, outcome‑oriented mindset to leadership and mentorship, inspiring emerging professionals and fostering inclusive growth in financial and tech ecosystems. Nadia has scaled numerous startups, guiding them from early traction to sustainable growth, and she remains deeply engaged in mentoring founders to establish and expand their operations in the UAE, leveraging the region’s unique regulatory landscape, incentives, and access to regional and global markets. In addition to her client work, Nadia is an active mediator and a global speaker, frequently participating in finance, business, fintech, and AI events around the world. She moderates panels, delivers keynote remarks, and hosts conversations with founders and startups, focusing on business models, fundraising, governance, scalable technology adoption, and the practical steps needed to enter and scale in the UAE. Nadia’s hosting and interviewing style emphasizes practical insights, candid dialogue, and tangible takeaways that resonate with investors, entrepreneurs, and enterprise leaders alike. She is passionate about translating complex regulatory and tax considerations into actionable guidance that accelerates startup growth and regional expansion. Representative speaking and hosting engagements include: - Moderating and presenting at international finance, fintech, AI, and tax conferences - Hosting startup-focused sessions, founder interviews, and venture panels - Serving as a guest speaker at corporate conferences, academic symposia, and industry roundtables What sets Nadia apart is her ability to bridge legal, financial, and technological perspectives to accelerate collaboration and impact. Her engaging presence, strategic storytelling, and commitment to responsible innovation position her as a trusted voice for global business and startup ecosystems. Selected strengths: - Global tax strategy and compliance across real estate, PE, investment banking, fintech, and trade - Mediation, conflict resolution, and constructive dialogue in high-stakes settings - Expert panel moderation, event hosting, and interview-driven storytelling - Thought leadership on international tax, fintech regulation, and angel investing - Mentoring and empowering women leaders in finance and technology - Startup scaling, go-to-market strategy, and UAE market entry/expansion guidance Contact: [email protected] +971555611755 Www.accugroup.ae

Przemek Suchanek

New Business Manager

WhitePress

Przemek Suchanek has been advising companies in the SaaS and manufacturing sectors on international expansion since 2014. As Head of New Business at WhitePress, he enables regional brands to scale globally by enhancing their digital authority and optimizing visibility across search engines and AI platforms.

Racha Milan

BDM - Team Leader

Prima Capital

Racha is a Business Development Manager and Team Leader with over 17 years of experience in the industry. She brings strong expertise in client acquisition, team management, and strategic growth, consistently driving performance and delivering results. Her leadership skills and deep market knowledge make her a valuable asset to the organization.

Raed Alkhedr

Business Development Director

Equiti

Raed Alkhedr ACSI Business Development Director – Equiti Group Market Strategist | Media Commentator With over 15 years of experience in the financial markets, Raed Alkhedr has built a distinguished career bridging business development, market strategy, and financial education across the MENA region. As Business Development Director at Equiti Group, Raed leads high-value client engagement, partnerships, and strategic initiatives that integrate brokerage, wealth management, and physical gold offerings under one ecosystem. Previously, Raed headed Equiti’s Market Research & Analysis Division, managing a regional team of analysts and serving as the group’s chief media voice on platforms such as Bloomberg, CNBC Arabia, and Asharq Business. His analytical insights—spanning macroeconomics, market psychology, and geopolitical dynamics—are widely followed by traders, investors, and financial institutions. Raed is also known for his thought leadership in market behavior and trading psychology, as well as his successful public seminars across the GCC and Levant. He continues to shape the region’s investment landscape through his commitment to financial literacy and innovation, championing the use of data-driven strategies and fintech integration to empower investors at every level.

Ramana Kumar

President of Stablecoin Ecosystem

ADI Foundation

Ramana Kumar is a banking, fintech, and payments executive with over 20 years of experience driving transformation across banking, digital payments, and financial infrastructure in the UAE and the Middle East. His work has focused on building and scaling platforms that modernize payment ecosystems, strengthen financial institutions, and unlock new opportunities in the digital economy. He currently serves as President of Stablecoin Ecosystem at ADI Foundation, where he focuses on advancing the development and adoption of stablecoin infrastructure, as well as strengthening collaboration with financial institutions and technology providers across the region to support institutional adoption and modern digital payment frameworks. Previously, he was CEO – Middle East at Paytm, where he led the company’s regional strategy and expansion. Prior to that, he was the founding CEO of Magnati, a payments subsidiary of First Abu Dhabi Bank, where he led the transformation of payment infrastructure and helped build the business into a more agile and growth-focused payments platform. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), overseeing digital banking, payments, and global transaction banking initiatives. Across these roles, he delivered first-to-market initiatives in payments modernization, data-driven growth, cashless programs, and financial inclusion. He is passionate about the future of digital finance and the role trusted infrastructure will play in shaping the next generation of global payments.

Ronald Rahme

Head of Global Marketing

MultiBank Group

Ronald Rahme leads global marketing strategy at MultiBank Group — the world's largest and most regulated financial derivatives institution, with $35 billion in daily turnover, 2,000,000+ clients across 100 countries, and oversight from 18+ financial regulatory authorities. With deep expertise in brand strategy, digital growth, performance marketing, and client acquisition across fintech and financial services, Ronald drives the campaigns and narratives that keep MultiBank at the forefront of global markets.

Saker Asllan

Chief Exchange Operations Officer

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Saker Asllan brings over 20 years of expertise in financial markets and banking to his role as the Chief Exchange Operations Officer at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). At ADX, he leads the Operations Team, ensuring effective trading control and the preservation of fair market practices through surveillance. His responsibilities also extend to fostering efficient engagement with all financial market members. In addition to his primary role, Saker leads the continuous development of the Tabadul Hub Program, aimed at connecting exchanges and promoting cross-border trading. Before joining ADX, Saker was the Executive Director of Surveillance Optimisation at Morgan Stanley based in London. In this role, he led the bank's global surveillance program optimisation and spearheaded several key strategic trade monitoring initiatives. Prior to this, he worked for Nasdaq for 9 years, as Associate Vice President in Product Management, leading key product initiatives in Trade Surveillance, use of analytics and data visualizations to drive efficiency in trading risk management. In 2008, Saker led the establishment of the Damascus Securities Exchange. As the Acting Deputy CEO, he was responsible for developing core business rules, procedures, and systems for trading, clearing, and settlement. Earlier, in 2006, he played a foundational role in the establishment of the Syrian Commission on Financial Markets as the IT Director, managing IT infrastructure and systems development Saker holds an MSc (Hons) in International Financial Markets from the University of Southampton, an MBA (Hons) from the international program of Paris-Dauphine University, and a BS in Software Engineering from the University of Damascus.

Sameera Fernandes

Chief Executive Officer

Econova Global

Sameera Fernandes is the CEO of Econova Global and Chairperson of Dubai Chambers' Stockbrokers and Investment Services Business Group. A recognized leader in finance and sustainability, she is a recipient of the Women in Finance Legacy Award. With over 20 years of experience, Sameera champion’s AI for Good, sustainable investments, and impact investing. An alumna of the University of Oxford, she integrates innovation with purpose to drive transformative growth and ethical business practices.

Sheikh Muhammad Noman

Founder - CEO

Pegasus Capital Investments

Sheikh Muhammad Noman brings over 18 years of profound expertise as an Investment Professional. He specializes in investment securities, risk calculations, financial engineering, and structuring business models with minimal risk. As a Founder and Business Development Partner, he manages a substantial investment portfolio valued $1.56 billion, with a focus on sectors such as green energy, digital assets, and finance. His deep understanding of financial markets has been instrumental in crafting strategic investment solutions that significantly enhance portfolio performance.

Sly Shum

Operation and CS Director

Aurra Markets International Limited

Sly Shum is the Head of Operations at Aurra Markets, with over 8 years of experience in the FX and CFD industry. He specializes in operations, business strategy, customer experience, and growth. Having led cross-functional teams across Asia, Sly has played a key role in building brokerage operations from the ground up, driving scalable growth, and leveraging technology and data to enhance client engagement and operational excellence.

Souhail Fadlallah

Business Development Manager

Vantage

Souhail Fadlallah is a Business Development Manager at Vantage with over eight years of experience in the forex and financial markets. He specializes in market development, trader education, and institutional growth across the MENA region. Passionate about innovation and transparency, Souhail is committed to helping traders and investors achieve long-term success in the evolving world of finance.

Sridip Sarkar

Sales Manager & Market Analyst

EC Markets

Sridip Sarkar is a seasoned banking and financial services professional with over a decade of cross-functional experience across client acquisition, business development, forex markets, and wealth advisory. He has worked extensively with high-net-worth and institutional clients, delivering strategic financial solutions and driving sustainable growth. Sridip brings a deep understanding of global financial markets combined with a practical, results-driven approach, making him a valued voice in discussions on trading, investment strategies, and the evolving financial landscape.

Travis Wright

Chief Innovation and Web3 Marketing Officer

MultiBank Group

Travis Wright is Chief Web4 Officer at MultiBank Group, where he runs innovation and marketing for mb.io. His work cuts across digital transformation, AI, digital assets, and the financial technology quietly reshaping how value moves, including the Group's real-world asset tokenization, now live across more than 18 regulated jurisdictions. He's spent 25+ years building marketing and tech programs for hundreds of companies. Before crypto pulled him in, he was Global Digital and Social Strategist for Norton at Symantec, which is where he got serious about marketing technology and customer experience. A lot of that thinking ended up in Digital Sense, the book he co-authored for Wiley. A recognized Web3 voice with 180+ global keynotes, Travis has co-hosted The Bad Crypto Podcast with Joel Comm since 2017, now in its 10th year, making digital assets and decentralized tech understandable to actual human beings.

Wael Makarem

Financial Market Strategists Lead

Exness

Wael Makarem is a Financial Market Strategists Lead at Exness, a Certified Investment Management Analyst by the Investment and Wealth Institute and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. Wael conducted many webinars and seminars where he shared his knowledge and expertise with traders and investors. He is a weekly guest on several TV shows where he explains his vision of the markets to investors. His analysis is also quoted and cited in numerous articles in WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Nasdaq, Reuters, and Yahoo Finance.