Hall 2, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, Doha 2 - 3 December,2025 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Meet Minds. Share Ideas. Shape Finance.
Join industry leaders from trading, fintech, and digital payments for an event designed to spark connections, drive innovation, and unlock new opportunities.
What Awaits You
Connect and engage with the visionaries, innovators, and industry experts who are driving the evolution of finance at Money Expo Qatar 2025.
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Exhibitors
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Smart Grid Trading; How to profit from volatility using Relative Strength and Grid Trading.
Columnist, Nasdaq
CEO Insights: Reflecting Back on the Industry in 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025
Regional Manager, CIBANCO
Seizing new opportunities at XM: Revolutionizing financial education with AI and more
Chief Dealing Division, B2Broker
Latest brands joining us to connect with global decision-makers.
Head of Wealth Management Advisory
Commercial Bank
Ahmad Abdelhaliem has 18 years of experience and serves as the Head of Wealth Advisory at Commercial Bank of Qatar, overseeing investment advisory, product strategy, and portfolio management for Premium, Private, and UHNW clients. With expertise across fixed income, structured products, and bespoke mutual fund strategies, research-driven solutions and disciplined risk management. He works closely with global asset managers to bring leading investment opportunities to the region and is committed to developing a high-performing advisory team. Ahmad is helping clients navigate markets and achieve long-term results.
Chief Executive Officer
Lewis-Simpson Partners Capital Group
Amari Lewis-Simpson is a global property developer and blockchain investor leading Lewis-Simpson Partners Capital Group. Based in Dubai, he manages a diverse real estate portfolio across the UK, Zanzibar, and Barbados. With investments in tokenized assets and Web3 ventures, he champions innovation and cross-border capital growth in emerging markets.
Chief Operating Officer
Xlence
Amr Almassry is a seasoned financial expert with experience since 2010. He has led top-performing teams in the Middle East and contributed to major industry successes. Known for his fintech vision and market expertise, he now focuses on advancing innovative solutions and shaping the future of financial technology
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
FXZENITH
Andras is a seasoned financial markets professional with extensive experience in Forex, stock trading, and investment education. Starting in capital management, he later advanced to brokerage and cryptocurrency exchange operations. Passionate about empowering investors, he combines market expertise with practical mentoring to help clients achieve sustainable financial growth and long-term success.
Director, International Private Wealth & Family Office
PwC Midlde East
Artem Toropov a UAE-based international tax lawyer qualified in Russia with 20 years of experience and a dual background in private wealth, corporate international tax, and government sector advisory. At PwC Middle East, I advise ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family offices, and private investors on international tax planning, cross-border residency planning, asset protection, and wealth structuring—particularly in cases involving complex, multi-jurisdictional business and investment holdings and succession planning structures. I have been consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers High Net Worth (ranked as a “Star Individual” in Private Wealth Law, 2018–2021), Legal 500 (Next Generation Lawyer, Private Client), and Legal Week (Private Client Global Elite). In the GCC, I have advised government authorities, including authorities in Qatar, on international tax reform, investment incentives, and policies to attract foreign investors, UHNWIs and family offices. We are also involved in a number of initiatives in Qatar at present.
EGM-Chief Legal Officer
Commercial Bank
Ayman Gharib is a highly accomplished and detail-oriented legal executive with over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector, currently serving as Executive General Manager and Chief Legal Officer at Commercial Bank (CBQ). Over the past 22 years in Qatar, Ayman has held senior leadership roles across leading financial institutions, including Head of Litigation & Consultation at Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Senior Executive Legal Counsel & Company Secretary at Qatar First Bank (QFB), and Legal Consultant at Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB). His extensive experience spans corporate, banking, and financial law with a strong record of delivering strategic legal guidance that drives institutional growth and ensures regulatory integrity. Recognized for his leadership and legal excellence, Ayman was featured in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Middle East 2022 and shortlisted by the Qatar Business Law Forum Awards 2022 for Legal Counsel of the Year. Ayman is widely regarded for his expertise in banking and finance law, commercial litigation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance, with deep knowledge of QCB, QFMA, and QFC laws and frameworks. He has extensive experience advising domestic and cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, and complex regulatory and risk management matters. In addition to his strong foundation in traditional banking law, Ayman possesses advanced knowledge in AI governance, fintech regulation, digital banking frameworks, and data privacy compliance, reflecting his commitment to supporting innovation and sustainable digital transformation in the financial sector. His forward-looking approach bridges the gap between legal rigor and emerging technologies, ensuring that institutions remain agile and compliant in an evolving regulatory landscape.
BDM Team Leader
OneRoyal
Bedwin Tawny is an MBA-qualified banking and finance professional with 17 years of industry experience. Known for his strong market insight and strategic guidance, he supports clients and partners in navigating fast-moving financial environments with clarity and confidence. His blend of analytical depth and practical decision-making continues to drive meaningful impact across global markets.
Fractional COO
Clemence Bareth Agency
Clémence Bareth is a Fractional COO and strategic partner to fast-growing founders across Europe and the GCC. With over a decade working in international financial services and a background spanning high-level banking roles, entrepreneurship, and AI-powered operations, she helps businesses scale with clear systems and ease. Known for her ability to bring calm to chaos, Clémence specialises in streamlining operations, aligning teams, and integrating smart systems, supported by purposeful AI - allowing sustainable growth whilst maintaining the integrity of the business. Her approach blends structure with strategy, supporting founders as both a problem-solver and thought-partner. Her work is grounded, future-focused and always tailored to the unique rhythms of each business she supports.
Director
FAI Comply
Constantinos Constantinides is a Director at FAI COMPLY and has been with the firm since 2011. FAI COMPLY with offices in UAE and Cyprus celebrates their 15 year Anniversary also opening an office in Mauritius. His main areas of expertise include Financial Services and Payments Regulation, particularly in Licensing, Compliance, Internal Audit and Anti-Money Laundering all across multiple jurisdictions. More recently co-founding The Legal Opinions, a boutique Law firm specialising in Cross Border Financial services in addition to acting as a Non Executive Director on Cyprus and UAE based Investment Firms, Funds and Fund Managers.
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Sansano Capitals Inc.
Daniel Sansano is a global business executive, dubbed as "MENA's Youngest Investment Banker" by The Arabian Mirror and "MENA's Finance Bright Star" by The Arabia Times. Recognized by Insights Success in Dublin, Ohio, as “The Most Admired Personality of 2024” and one of “2025’s Visionary Leaders”, Sansano continues to make a significant impact on the global financial stage. He was also a recipient of the 2024 Global Recognition Awards, distinguishing him as one of the youngest finance executives in the world.
Associate Dean for Research
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Dr. Ahmet Faruk Aysan is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and a full member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). He previously served as a Board Member and Monetary Policy Committee Member at the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye. He has also consulted for prominent institutions including the World Bank, Oxford Analytica, and the Central Bank of Türkiye. Dr. His research contributions have earned him multiple awards, including the Islamic Economics Research Award from IKAM, the Arab Fintech Forum’s Fintech Researcher of the Year Award (2023), and HBKU’s Research Excellence Award (2024). He is also a recipient of the Boğaziçi University Foundation’s Publication and Academic Promotion Awards, as well as the prestigious Ibn Khaldun Prize. Dr. Aysan is a Research Associate at University College London’s Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL CBT), a Research Fellow at the Economic Research Forum, and a Non-resident Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. He also chairs the MENA Chapter Academy of Sustainable Finance, Accounting, Accountability & Governance (ASFAAG).
Associate Professor
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Dr Alexis Stenfors is an Associate Professor at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). A former interest rate and FX derivatives trader with HSBC, Citi, Crédit Agricole and Merrill Lynch, his research explores financial market behaviour, monetary policy, geopolitical risk, and AI-driven trade surveillance. He has advised exchanges, financial institutions, FinTech firms, law firms, and regulators worldwide.
HR and Operations Head
My Maa Markets
Dr. Harshita Sharma is the HR and Operations Head at My Maa Markets, driving organizational excellence and strategic growth in the global forex industry. With a PhD in Economics, she combines analytical depth with strong leadership to build high-performance teams and scalable systems. Her talks inspire leaders to transform their organizations with clarity, discipline, and purpose.
Professor of Economics
Qatar University College of Business and Economics
Dr. Jalal Qanas is a Professor of Economics at the College of Business and Economics, Qatar University. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Leeds (UK). Prior to his current role, he served as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of West London and taught at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Oxford Summer School. Dr Qanas previously worked in the RegTech industry in Germany, and recently provided a training workshop on the development of RegTech and SupTech industry at QFMA. Dr. Qanas specializes in monetary economics, central banking, and economics of regulation and political economy. His research, has been published in the Review of Political Economy and other peer-reviewed journals.
Founder and General Manager
BLegal - Badocco and Lemieux Legal Consultants FZ - LLC
Erica Badocco is a a licensed Legal Consultant in the UAE and a qualified lawyer in England & Wales and Italy/EU, with over 20 years of experience in TradFi and FinTech. Having held senior roles at top law firms and Fortune 500 companies in London and Paris, she now helps Web3 and FinTech entrepreneurs bring their vision to life. Based in the UAE, Erica is the founder of BLegal. She is a passionate advocate for innovation, regularly speaking on blockchain law at universities and industry events across Europe and the Middle East. Fluent in English, French, and Italian, Erica combines deep international expertise with a strong understanding of the UAE legal landscape to deliver strategic, high-impact legal solutions.
Chief Market Analysts
GODO
Eslam Ahmed is a Dubai-based financial markets and forex expert with over 15 years of global trading experience. He holds multiple certifications from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI – UK), including Wealth Management and UAE Financial Rules & Regulations. As a certified CISI member and Head of SharpenAx Academy, he is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and empowering the next generation of traders through professional, practical, and industry-driven training.
Chief Executive Officer
FFA Kings LLC FZ
Professional forex and gold trader, entrepreneur, and founder of FFA Kings — a brand focused on empowering traders through education and technology. Known for his precise trading systems and market insights, Fadi is also a regular TV guest and financial educator, sharing expertise on investment, risk management, and wealth-building across global markets.
Head of Middle East
Pepperstone
Gescard Hessen is a seasoned financial leader with 17 years of experience across the Middle East’s trading and investment landscape. As Head of the Middle East at Pepperstone, he drives regional strategy, premium client growth, and high-impact market expansion. Known for shaping high-performing teams and building influential partnerships, he combines deep regulatory insight with data-driven decision-making. Gescard brings a powerful perspective on trader behaviour, technology, and the evolving dynamics of MENA’s financial markets.
Business Development - CEE & MENA
RTGS Global
With three decades of leadership in insurance, healthcare, and fintech, Greg Loayon is a key global representative for RTGS Global, the Chairman & Managing Director of the Philippine Business Council, and represent the Latvian Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Qatar & the Philippines.
Senior Macro-Geopolitical Advisor
Funda World
Hamidreza Hamidi is a Senior Macro‑Geopolitical Advisor and founder of Funda World, Private Advisory Office, helping traders interpret how global news, politics, and major events move gold, Bitcoin, and broader markets ahead of the curve. With 20+ years’ experience, he distills complex geopolitics into clear, actionable market signals for confident, lower‑risk trading.
Head of Trade Finance
Doha Bank
Hussam Al-Kokhon is a seasoned trade finance expert with 20+ years’ experience across Jordan, UAE, and Qatar. He chairs ICC Qatar’s Commission on Customs & Trade Facilitation, holds CDCS and CBE certifications, and drives digital trade innovation. Recognized as “Trade Finance Digital Pioneer of the Year 2024” by ICC-UK, Hussam leads initiatives on e-records and trade digital transformation, and frequently speaks at global industry events.
Chief Executive Officer
CoinRoutes inc.
I’m Ian Weisberger, CEO and Co-Founder of CoinRoutes, an algorithmic trading platform designed to help institutions execute faster, reduce costs, and stay in control of their assets. I started building tech at 12 and launched my first business at 14. In 2017, I co-founded CoinRoutes to solve one of crypto’s biggest early problems: fragmented liquidity. I architected our patented Distributed Smart Order Router — a system that allows clients to trade across 100+ exchanges while maintaining full custody. Today, CoinRoutes powers over $40 billion in trading volume every month.
Trader
Czechwealth
Ludvik Turek is a professional trader with 25+ years of experience from the U.S. and Australia. Founder of CzechWealth and mentor to over 20,000 traders, he focuses on intraday trading, price action and practical, results-driven methods. He created TradingView and NinjaTrader tools used by traders worldwide. Known for his direct, no-nonsense style, Ludvik has built one of the largest trading communities in Central Europe and helps traders achieve consistent performance.
Founder and CEO
Elshimy for Trade and Investment
Mahmoud Elshimy is associated with Elshimy for Trade and Investment, with a background as a licensed electronics and communications engineer. He has six years of full-time trading experience, relying on fundamental and economic analysis, as well as algorithms, to issue trades.
Business Development Manager
OneRoyal
Mohamad Yassine is a Business Development Manager at OneRoyal, bringing five years of practical experience in market analysis and a professional background in Financial Engineering. As an expert in Social Trading platforms, he has helped traders navigate modern trading technologies and strategies with clarity and confidence. Now in his second year at OneRoyal, Mohamad continues to bridge innovation with client success across global markets.
Chief Operating Officer
Forex Funds Flow
Mohamed has over 11 years of trading experience, having mentored thousands of traders worldwide. He has led global psychology sessions and specializes in fundamental analysis, technical analysis, trading psychology, and risk management. With deep operational expertise across prop firms and brokers, he brings a unique blend of execution, strategy, and mindset to the modern trading industry.
Chief Executive Officer
Fiper Global
Mohammed Alboinin is the Founder and CEO of Fiper Global a multi-jurisdictional financial brokerage and fintech group. He leads Fiper’s expansion across the Middle East and Africa, integrating trading, copy-trading, and fintech solutions under one ecosystem. His focus on innovation, regulation, and client trust has positioned Fiper as one of the region’s most dynamic financial brands driving the future of digital investing and smart trading.
Deputy CEO
Massaleh Investment Co.
Mohammed Bader Aljouan - Deputy CEO - Massaleh Investment Co. - Secretary General & Board Member – Kuwait Economic Society Mohammed is a seasoned investment executive with over 19 years of experience across asset management, private equity, and M&A. He currently serves as a deputy CEO in Massaleh Investment Co. , leading strategic growth and investment initiatives. His career includes senior roles at Wafra Investment (New York), HSBC, National Investments Company, Global Investment House, and Ahli Capital Investment Company. He holds a Master’s in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Master’s in Economics from Gulf University for Science and Technology, and a BA in Economics from Pacific Lutheran University in Seattle, Washington, along with several professional certifications including PfMP, FPWMP, FMVA, CMSA, CISI, and M&AP. In addition to his corporate role, Aljouan serves as Secretary General and Board Member of the Kuwait Economic Society, where he has been actively involved since 2020, contributing to national policy development and economic reform dialogue. He also sits on several economic boards and committees supporting Kuwait’s long-term investment and diversification objectives.
Head of Market Research
ATFX MENA
Mohammed Shanti is the Head of Market Research at ATFX MENA, specializing in the world of Forex. He holds a Master’s degree in Global Financial Trading and has over 9 years of professional experience in the financial markets. He also holds the CISI Level 3 Certificate in Wealth Management and Financial Regulations in the UAE. Mohammed is licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), with expertise spanning technical and fundamental analysis, as well as the practical application of risk management strategies.
CIO | Columnist
Zaye Capital Markets | Nasdaq
Naeem Aslam is a seasoned finance and investment expert with over 15 years of experience. He is the Founder and CIO of Zaye Capital Markets and has a background as an ex-Hedge Fund Trader at Bank of New York. A regular guest on Fox Business and Bloomberg, he provides expert insights on finance, fintech, and macroeconomics. A NASDAQ columnist and former Forbes contributor, he also lectures at the London School of Economics and Warwick Business School.
Sales Manager
Mercato Brokers
Raed Hamdan bachelor in telecommunication engineering, Head of sales in Mercato Brokers, more than 15 years in forex.
Chief Operating Officer
MY MAA MARKETS
Rohan Sonawane is the Chief Operating Officer of My Maa Markets, driving strategic partnerships and operational excellence. His leadership has accelerated client acquisition and expanded the company’s international presence. Rohan specializes in innovative brokerage solutions, brand building, IB networks, and fintech growth across emerging markets.
Business Development Manager
Vantage Markets
Souhail Fadlallah, Business Development Manager at Vantage Markets, with over ten years of experience in trading and financial markets. He specializes in market analysis and developing investment strategies, and plays a key role in training and supporting traders across the Middle East. Throughout his career, Souhail has helped build strong partnerships, expand market presence, and introduce innovative trading solutions tailored to investors’ needs. His deep understanding of market dynamics, combined with his passion for education and empowerment, has made him a trusted voice among traders and industry professionals alike.
Co-founder
The Legends Legacy
My name is Zaid Omar, a trader and entrepreneur based in Qatar. I’ve had the honor of speaking at major international events — including one in Hungary with over 10,000 attendees, as well as others in Qatar, Egypt, and across the Middle East. I’ve also received multiple awards for my impact in trading, entrepreneurship, and leadership development
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