Leadership Rooted in Integrity.

A global team of scholars, innovators, and operators shaping the future of Sharia-compliant digital finance.

Independent Sharia Board Global Advisors Regulated Governance

Leadership

Our leadership team combines Islamic finance expertise, product execution, and regulated operations.

Dr. Tamara Alqolaghassi
Dr. Tamara Alqolaghassi
Chairwoman

Multifaceted entrepreneur heading Capital Investment Holding Group. She leads international initiatives aligning business innovation with UN Sustainable Development Goals, bringing deep expertise in leadership, management and global investment.

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Dr. Abdullah Abass
Dr. Abdullah Abass
Founder & CEO

Egyptian physician turned entrepreneur, Dr. Abbas founded global ventures including Falcon, OCTA, and Kemedar. He combines IT innovation, international marketing and strategic planning across 25+ countries, applying blockchain and AI in real estate technology.

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Sherif Elsaied
Sherif Elsaied
Head of Strategic Operations

Visionary leader in aligning operational frameworks with organizational goals, driving efficiency through process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and KPI-driven performance management across global markets.

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Dr. Bader Al Hussinan
Dr. Bader Al Hussinan
Chief Financial Officer

Senior Vice President at Riyad Bank with 20+ years in payment operations and financial technology innovation. Collaborates with Saudi Central Bank on strategic remittance initiatives and leads adoption of ISO 2022 standards.

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Leadership team collaboration

Sharia Supervisory Board (SSB)

Independent scholars guiding structures, certifying offers, and overseeing changes.

Sharia Supervisory Board
Dr. Hussein Ahmad Qassem
Dr. Hussein Ahmad Qassem
Chairman, SSB
PhD in Educational Supervision • AAOIFI Experience • Islamic Commercial Law

Lebanese scholar specializing in Islamic education. Authored encyclopedias adopted by education authorities in Lebanon and Qatar. Founded multiple Islamic educational institutions.

Sheikh Salah Al-Jar Allah
Sheikh Salah Al-Jar Allah
SSB Member
Sharia Scholar • Bachelor in Sharia (1988) • 40 Years Humanitarian Work

Prominent Kuwaiti humanitarian leader serving as senior imam and Friday preacher since 1989. Extensive experience in Islamic finance compliance and charitable work.

Prof. Jaleleddine Ben Rejeb
Prof. Jaleleddine Ben Rejeb
SSB Member
Econometrician • Islamic Finance Expert • Contemporary Fiqh

Distinguished econometrician with 40+ years in economic research. Held senior roles at Arab Monetary Fund. Currently Dean of MUST University, specializing in fintech and Islamic finance.

Advisors

Experienced operators and domain experts supporting Ribano's growth and governance.

Mohammed Hassani
Mohammed Hassani
Capital Markets

Algerian business leader heading AFIETI. Expert in market structure, import-export, and economic reform initiatives.

Hazem Qashou
Hazem Qashou
Regulatory & Policy

Former Jordanian Minister of Municipal Affairs and parliament member. Experienced engineering consultant supporting regional cooperation.

Dr. Mariam Khan
Dr. Mariam Khan
Women's Economic Empowerment

Founder of Pakistan's Community Development Foundation. Co-founder of Global Women's Development Network with 50+ partner institutions.

Dr. Abdelrahim Al Hour
Dr. Abdelrahim Al Hour
Media & Communications

Journalist specializing in social economics. Produces 'Anta Wa Malok' on Al Jazeera. Business development consultant.

Prof. Yusuf Al Abbasi
Prof. Yusuf Al Abbasi
Energy & Sustainability

PhD in energy engineering from University of Leeds. Founded Kingdom University in Bahrain. Author of 23 books on renewable energy.

Mariam Al Sharif
Mariam Al Sharif
Strategic Planning

Sudanese architect and strategist. Founder of Vision Center for Planning. International goodwill ambassador.

Operating Teams

Technology & Engineering

Blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, and platform architecture

Compliance & Legal

Regulatory oversight, KYC/AML, and legal documentation

Operations & Support

Platform operations, user success, and community management

Culture & Values

Principles that guide every decision we make

Integrity First

We uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do

Radical Transparency

Open communication and blockchain-verified accountability

Ethical Finance

Sharia compliance and social responsibility at our core

Global Impact

Building inclusive financial systems that serve communities worldwide

Innovation with Purpose

Leveraging technology to solve real problems in Islamic finance

Governance & Accountability

Independent Oversight

Separation of Sharia Board, management, and platform operations ensures unbiased governance and decision-making.

Published Standards

All policies, procedures, and governance documents are publicly available and regularly updated.

Third-Party Audits

Regular independent audits of code, contracts, and financial operations to maintain trust and security.

Global collaboration

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We're always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for ethical finance and blockchain innovation.

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Media & Speaker Requests

For media inquiries, speaking engagements, or partnership opportunities, our team is available to discuss Ribano's vision and impact.

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