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Secretariat Expands Leadership in Dubai with the Addition of Industry Experts Ian Greenhough and Ralph Stobwasser
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Secretariat, the global disputes, investigations, economics, and expert witness advisory firm, welcomes Managing Directors Ian Greenhough and Ralph Stobwasser as senior-level leaders to the firm’s Dubai office. Greenhough and Stobwasser join at a time of tremendous growth for Secretariat globally and in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, adding expertise to the firm’s Construction Quantum and Investigations & Regulatory Advisory practices respectively.
Ian Greenhough brings more than 23 years of experience in the construction industry with 17 years based in the Middle East. He is a seasoned testifier and has been appointed on multiple occasions as a quantum expert witness on projects in the Middle East and Europe with disputes in excess of US$250m. His experience includes major infrastructure works, renewable energy, power, and technology/IT projects. Lexology Index recognizes Greenhough in “Thought Leaders – Arbitration,” noting he: “performs strongly under cross-examination,” is “great to deal with and I’d highly recommend him,” and highlights his “common-sense approach.” Greenhough earned a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from Lancashire Law School and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
“I am delighted to join Secretariat and to be part of an award-winning global construction disputes team,” says Greenhough. “I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and advancing our impressive growth story in the region.”
Ralph Stobwasser has more than 20 years of experience leading large and highly complex investigations, remediation, asset tracing, and due diligence assignments. His sector expertise and client coverage spans government and public sector, financial services, sovereign wealth funds, and public and private corporations in the Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC) and wider Middle East and North Africa. He has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor to a broad client base in the legal community in the Middle East, Europe, and United States where he is regularly engaged to provide litigation support and strategic advice in special situations. Stobwasser earned a Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies from Freie Universität Berlin. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and Certified Fraud Examiner.
“The team Secretariat is assembling, globally and in the MENA region, represents some of the most respected and trusted leaders who handle high-stakes investigations and regulatory matters,” says Stobwasser. “The opportunity to join this impressive team and build the Secretariat brand marks an exciting chapter in my career.”
Welcoming both leaders to the firm, Managing Director Don Harvey notes, “Ian and Ralph embody the special kind of talent we look to add to our roster – passionate problem solvers who have earned the distinction of being trusted advisors by delivering the highest-quality work. I am excited to call both of them my colleague.”
About Secretariat
Secretariat experts are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. With nearly 600 professionals located in key commercial and arbitration centers, renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions rely on our disputes, investigations, economics, forensics, and data analytics expertise to answer complex business and legal challenges with clarity and confidence. Learn more at www.secretariat-intl.com.
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.
Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.
Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.
Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
About Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.
For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/
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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.
In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.
Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.
AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.
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