Board of Directors

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Louisiana Tech, USA. In his role as Chairman of Blue Gulf Capital Group, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri spearheads the Group's business strategy and operational excellence locally and internationally in alignment with the vision and plans of the Government of Dubai. A 35-year veteran in the energy industry

Abdulrahman holds a Master of Business Administration Finance from University of Denver, USA. Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Pennsylvania State University, USA. He brings to the table his rich experience across business ownership, financial management, M&A and restructuring, fund raising, commercial and customer operations, business development in rapidly changing business environments. His early career days, he served as Head of Portfolio Finance at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, where he implemented significant improvements in key strategic and operational metrics to enhance shareholder value. He held several multitudes of lucrative and businesses positions globally.

Dr Ahmed Al Zeyoudi holds a Bachelor's Degree in in Business Administration from the University of Jordan, a Masters and Ph.D. in various disciplines of Science, Engineering and Management in United Kingdom and United States. He has held various diplomatic positions and has been appointed to the Boards of numerous companies both in the UAE and overseas. The companies under his charge cover a wide spectrum of commercial and charitable organizations. His strong leadership skills with a lot of awards -winning.

Rashid Al Jarwan holds Master of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Strathclyde (UK) and a Fellow Chartered Institute of Bankers (UK). He has attended a host of Specialized Executive Management Development Programs at International Institutes of worldwide repute such as Strathclyde; London and INSEAD Business Schools. He is also a member “The British Scholarships of Oman”, a local organization that sponsors outstanding Omanis for post graduate studies in the U.K. He is the Chief Executive Officer of OMINVEST, major shareholder of Oman Arab Bank. Rashid Al Jarwan is an experienced and professional banker with more than 28 years of experience in the banking industry and capital markets. He was the CEO of Ahli bank SAOG and was primarily responsible in converting a single product mortgage bank into a full-fledged commercial bank. Rashid Al Jarwan has held positions of increasing responsibility in all major areas of Banking. He started his career with Oman International Bank and served in various Boards of companies across the Sultanate including ONIC Holding, Al Ahlia Insurance Company.

Saif Mohammed Khalfan holds Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Accounting from Ohio State University and Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School Strategic Leadership Program from Said Business school Oxford University. He is a strong leader whose initiatives contribute to the success of Blue Gulf Capital Group, and the economic vision and growth of UAE. Previously he served as the GM of the OBS Group. He is on the board of Ajman Holding, Universal Paints & Chemical Industries and Capital Club, and is also a member of the Service Council in Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. Has been hailed by stakeholders across the globe as a key spokesperson spearheading the progression, development and growing acceptance of Islamic finance across the world. His cutting-edge perspectives and progressive outlook are already creating waves in strengthening the world-wide appeal of this fast-emerging industry.

Adballa holds a Bachelors in Science of Finance degree from the American University of Sharjah (AUS). He is also a certified Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) since 2013. Adballa has been with Blue Gulf Capital Group since 2012 and currently serves as a Board Member to focused on executing UIVC