Al Salam Bank acquires highly experienced professionals in Islamic Banking and Investment

Dr. Omar M. Kamal has recently been appointed as General Manager Strategic Acquisitions & Investments. Dr. Kamal is a very highly experienced professional, who combines both financial consultancy and academic work in the field of Islamic Financial Services.

Dr. Kamal's previous position was as a partner and head of the Islamic Financial Services Group (IFSG) with Ernst and Young, where he had established a network of strong relations with reputable investors, and this made him one of the most internationally well-known personalities in the field of Islamic Finance.

Dr. Kamal has been hosted by many global financial institutions and he has participated in many international conferences. He has been a guest on several media talk shows, where he shared his experience and vast knowledge of the Islamic Finance field.

Al Salam Bank has also appointed Mr. Nabil Ibrahim Al Tatan as General Manager Wealth Management & Corporate Services. He is a man who possesses vast experience in the field of Financial Markets, Stock Markets, Bonds and Currencies at local, regional and international levels. Mr. Nabil also has extensive experience in the field of Wealth Management. He was previously an important member of the investment team of Arcapita Bank (formerly the 1st Islamic Investment Bank), where he had responsibility for managing regional clients. He has also provided wealth management solutions for prominent figures, in addition to occupying several positions in a number of large investment companies.

Mr. Nabil Ibrahim Al Tatan has maintained strong relations with prominent figures in the world of commerce and investment. Mr. Nabil is a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) from the USA.

Mr. Yousif Taqi, Al Salam Bank's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said:

'Appointing these highly qualified individuals falls within the Bank's strategy of striving to become the first Islamic and Investment Bank in the region to provide quality services to clients, especially high net worth individuals. The financial experience and background of these high caliber individuals will support Al Salam Bank's goal of offering international level banking services.'

Mr. Taqi expressed his happiness that these professionals are now members of the Bank's top management team. He also stated that the Bank will continue to attract outstanding qualified bankers to occupy senior positions within the bank, in order to build highly talented and experienced management teams capable of providing the best Banking and Islamic Financial Services.