Board Members

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Al-Sayegh [Chairman, Noor Capital]

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Al-Sayegh, the Chairman of Noor Capital is one of the founders of Noor Capital. He is also the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Al-Sayegh Brothers Group of Companies , a UAE based group with more than 4,750 personnel and following areas of interest:

• Engineering & Construction (Oil and Gas: cooperation with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, serving all Oil & Gas Companies in UAE

• Electronics (monopoly distributor of highly recognized electronic brands to UAE)

• Civiltech Contracting (Infrastructure)

• Solar Systems Installation and Maintenance

• Language Centers (Berlitz, Mayoor and Al Muneera Private School)

In the past, he has held various important positions in prominent Institutions such as:

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB). He holds a B.Sc. Degree in Business Administration from University of Denver, Colorado.

He holds a BSc. Degree in Business Administration from University of Denver, Colorado. Mr. Abdul Jabbar Al Sayegh is an extensively travelled prominent businessman in the UAE, and leads a very active social life. His personal contacts include members of the Royal Families, Government Officers, Senior Executives of Banks & Financial Institutions and Prominent Businessmen in the U.A.E.

Dr. Hamad Al-Hasawi [Vice Chairman]

Dr. Hamad Al-Hasawi is the Secretary General of the Kuwait Banking Association. He has held several leading positions in both Financial and Investment Sectors, including Gulf Investment Company, KMCO, Gulf Holding Company, and Rasameel Structured Finance Company.

Dr. Al-Hasawi has served as a Consultant in Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Partnerships Technical Bureau, Ministry of Defense, and most recently as a visiting Professor to the American University of Kuwait. He has performed several studies and research papers in the fields of Finance, Investments and Technology. Dr. Al-Hasawi holds a Bachelor, Masters and Ph.D. in various disciplines of Science, Engineering and Management.

Dr. Abdulla Essa Zamzam [Board Member]

Dr. Abdulla Essa Zamzam is the Assistant Secretary General of Operations at EAD. His career comprises of over 30 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas sector, in Academics and the Real Estate sector. He holds a PhD in Sustainable Economic Development Strategies from Coventry University, UK. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Management) from Woodbury University, USA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California, USA.

Mr. Faisal Galadari [Board Member]

Mr. Faisal Galadari is the Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Al Masraf Bank [Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade]. He is a member of the renowned Galadari Brothers Group of Dubai; a multi-industry, multi-product, multi-service and multi-national establishment, overseeing operations across the Gulf, Asia, and Australia.  Mr Galadari runs various business units in the UAE.

Mr. Rasheed Saif Jaber Al Suwaidi [Board Member]

Mr. Rasheed Saif Jaber Al Suwaidi has held the position of Director of Exploration and Production in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and served on the Board of its several subsidiaries including ADMA, ADCO, ZADCO and ADGAS. He was also the chairman of NDC, ADDCAP and ADDPPOC.

Mr. Al Suwaidi was a founding shareholder and a board member of Aabar Investments. Publicly listed in 2005, Aabar invests in various sectors including Real Estate development, Financial Services, Energy, Commodities and Aerospace, with many of its investments being made by way of International Partnerships and Alliances.

Mr Al Suwaidi possesses many years of technical and transactional experience in Oil and Gas services.

Saleh Hassan Al-Afaleq [Board Member]

Saleh Hassan Al-Afaleq is a member of the Board of Directors of Ibdar Bank and Noor Capital, and the Managing Director in Al-Kifah Holding Company and its subsidiaries. Mr. Al-Afaleq is also the Chairman of Board of Al-Ahsa Amusement & Tourism Co., (AHSANA) and Vice Chairman of Arbah Capital. He is also a Member of Saudi Majlis Alshura (Saudi Parliament)  and Chairman, Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Seattle University , U.S.A. and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Information Science from King Faisal University , Saudi Arabia.

Tariq Khalil Badran [Board Member]

Tariq Khalil Badran is the Chief Executive Officer of Al Ain Capital, the Financial Investment arm of Al Ain Holding. Tariq brings over 10 years of local and international experience to the Financial Services and Private Equity Industry.

He has held the position of General Manager in Abu Dhabi Financial Services and Abu Dhabi National Bank, and was an Executive Manager at Dubai Commercial Bank. Tariq holds a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Banking and Finance from the University of Al Ain, UAE. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and United States.

Eng. Abdulmajed Almeshaal [Board Member]

Eng. Abdulmajed Almeshaal is a board member of several Real Estate and Investment Companies. He has experience in the field of Investment, Hedge Funding, Private Equity and Real Estate Funding. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from University of Missouri.

Ali Al-Mehari [Board Member]

A founding shareholder and a board member of diverse Real Estate and Investment companies within the UAE. He is also involved in diverse Energy and Commodities businesses, with many of the investments being made by way of International Partnerships and Alliances.