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Ahmed Abdelaal

Mashreq · United Arab Emirates

Ahmed Abdelaal is the CEO of Mashreq. Abdelaal is based in the United Arab Emirates. Abdelaal was born in 1970 in Cairo and educated at Cairo University and Harvard Business School.

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Recent coverage has focused on Ahmed Abdelaal's leadership at Mashreq, with recognition including consecutive placements on Forbes Middle East's Top 100 CEOs lists and a CEO of the Year award from The Asian Banker for driving digital innovation, international expansion, and sustainable growth. Media outlets have highlighted Abdelaal's vision for transforming the bank's operating model and approach to digital banking, while also covering the bank's competitive positioning in trade finance and his perspectives on sector trends and operational resilience.

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Born
January 1970 · Cairo
Citizenship
Egypt, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Education
Cairo University, Harvard Business School, London Business School

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Ahmed Abdelaal: FAQ

What company does Ahmed Abdelaal lead?
Ahmed Abdelaal is CEO of Mashreq.
Where was Ahmed Abdelaal educated?
Ahmed Abdelaal studied at Cairo University, Harvard Business School, London Business School.