Our mission is to highlight the role of economics in the overall human development, contribute positively to the national economy by participating and organising educational events, and strengthen cooperation with similarly focused institutions, associations and societies around the world.
Board of Directors (2021-2023)
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli
(President)
Director of Research at DERASAT
MA & PhD in Economics, University of Chicago
BA in Economics, University of Cambridge (Queens’ College)
Ali Ali
(Vice President)
Investment Administration Analyst at Arcapita Group
MSc Finance & Economic Development, SOAS
BSc Economics, Finance & Management, QMUL
Jawad Humaidan
(Treasurer)
Head of Corporate Banking at Bahrain Islamic Bank (BiSB)
MSc in Finance, DePaul University
BA in Economics, Carleton University
Fatema AlBastaki
(Board Secretary)
Credit Review Analyst at Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
BSc Economics and Management, London School of Economics (First Class Honors)
Khalid AlAmmadi
(Board Member)
Internal Shari'a Audit Assistant Manager at Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
Bachelors of Commerce in Economics, Griffith University, Australia
Sameh Baqer
(Board Member)
Head of Capital Markets Sales and Structuring at Ahli United Bank (AUB)
MSc International Economics, University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Dr. Hana Bawazir
(Board Member)
Head of Economics and Finance Department at University of Bahrain
PhD in Economy & Finance & MSc Internal Banking & Financial Studies, University of Southampton
BSc Banking and Finance, University of Bahrain.