Sabah al-Binali

Sabah al-Binali is a seasoned financial services executive currently serving as the Chief Capital Markets Officer at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). He has over 24 years of experience in various sectors, including investments, credit, risk, and treasury management. His extensive background includes roles that emphasize operational value creation, strategic leadership, and corporate governance.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Chief Capital Markets Officer at ADX since June 2024.
• Previous Positions:
  • Executive Chairman at OurCrowd Arabia (since October 2020).
  • CEO of Universal Strategy (January 2015 - September 2020).
  • Chief Investment Officer at SHUAA Capital (2012-2013).
  • Various leadership roles in financial institutions, including Union National Bank and Saudi Swiss Securities.

Education

Sabah holds a Ph.D. in Computational Finance from Columbia University and a B.S.E. in Computer Science from Princeton University. His academic work focused on risk management and financial derivatives, utilizing game theory to analyze financial risks.

Additional Contributions

He is also involved in academia as an Advisory Board Member at Zayed University and has held various board positions in different organizations, contributing to strategic planning and governance.

Al-Binali's diverse experience and leadership roles reflect a strong commitment to enhancing capital markets and driving investment strategies in the UAE.12