Welcome to CAIA Middle East Chapter
As Falcon Economies are becoming increasingly sophisticated and competitive in allocation into alternative investments, we aim to accompany this continuous growth towards excellence in professionalism, competence and ethics. Our goal is to be a unique platform to create and sustain business opportunities in the region through advocacy and active engagement with industry stakeholders. We work tirelessly to influence positive change and innovation in the field and amplify the voices of local communities to be heard beyond any geographical boundaries being this financial hub one of the most attractive one globally.
Founded in 2023.
Chapter Executive Team
- Ahmad Alwan, CAIA, Chapter Head, U.A.E Deputy CEO, Hub71
- Lama Alamri, CAIA, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Senior Investment Analyst, SEEDRA Ventures
- Frederick Martin Byrne, CAIA, CFA, FCCA, Chapter Executive Central Investment Services Department, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Ramdas Rao, CAIA, CFA, Chapter Executive in U.A.E
- Bilal Abduljawad, CAIA, CFA, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Director of Financial Investments, Kun Investment Holding
- Hussam Al Suwailem, CAIA, FDP, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Member, Board of Directors, Saudi Re
- Fahad Alnaeem, CAIA, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia CEO, SIC (SIDF Investment Company)
- Waleed Bakarman, CAIA, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Director of Real Estate and Alternative Investments, SAB Invest
- Mahfoudh Bashatah, CAIA, CFA, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Strategic Business Executive Director, RUA AI Madinah Holding
- Samer Shaban, CAIA, CFA, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Investment Committee Member, Wealth Well
- Mansour Sindi, CAIA, CFA, FRM, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Senior Director, National Development Division, Public Investment Fund
- Lina Tayeb, CAIA, Chapter Executive, Saudi Arabia Senior Product Manager, SEDCO Capital
- Bhupali Gursale, CAIA, CFA, Chapter Executive, U.A.E Fixed Income Manager, National Bonds
- Ali Rampurwala, CAIA, Chapter Executive, U.A.E Head of Private Equity, Abu Dhabi Capital Group
- Jayesh Soneji, CAIA, FRM, CFA, CMA, Chapter Executive, U.A.E Seasoned Investment Banking Professional