Amari Lewis-Simpson

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.

Andras Toth

Founder & CEO

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.

Constantinos Constantinides

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.

Dr. Ahmet Faruk Aysan

Associate Dean for Research

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Erica Badocco

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.

Fadi AL kurdi

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.

Hamidreza Hamidi Fathabadi

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.

Mohammed Alboinin

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.

Mohammed Shanti

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.

Naeem Aslam

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.

Souhail Fadlallah

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.