Shari'ah Supervisory Board: Ensuring Shari'ah Compliant Banking
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Shari’ah Supervisory Board
Honoring Islamic Finance
Comprised of renowned scholars and experts in Islamic finance, this distinguished board ensures that every financial product and service we offer adheres to the principles of Islamic Banking upholding the trust you place in us.
As the only Category 1 Bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Vision Bank is committed to providing ethical and Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions that empower businesses to grow and thrive in ADGM and DIFC.
Our Board
Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari
Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari was previously a Professor of Islamic Economics and a former Director of the Centre for Research in Islamic Economics at King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia. He is an advisor to several Islamic financial institutions throughout the world and is also on the Shariah Board of the Dow Jones Islamic index.
He is a member of, amongst others, the following Shariah Supervisory Boards – Dubai Islamic Bank, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch & Co, Rasmala Investments, UBS Islamic Finance, Saudi American Bank, Natixis Bank, FWU Group, Citi Islamic Investment Bank, HSBC Amanah Takaful Malaysia, Credit Agricole (Dubai), the Islamic Fiqh Academy as well as the Accounting & Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
Dr. Elgari has written several books on Islamic banking. He is a graduate of the University of California with a Ph.D. in Economics.
Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari
Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari was previously a Professor of Islamic Economics and a former Director of the Centre for Research in Islamic Economics at King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia. He is an advisor to several Islamic financial institutions throughout the world and is also on the Shariah Board of the Dow Jones Islamic index.
He is a member of, amongst others, the following Shariah Supervisory Boards – Dubai Islamic Bank, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch & Co, Rasmala Investments, UBS Islamic Finance, Saudi American Bank, Natixis Bank, FWU Group, Citi Islamic Investment Bank, HSBC Amanah Takaful Malaysia, Credit Agricole (Dubai), the Islamic Fiqh Academy as well as the Accounting & Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
Dr. Elgari has written several books on Islamic banking. He is a graduate of the University of California with a Ph.D. in Economics.
Dr. Muhammad Amin Ali Qattan
Dr. Qattan has a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking from Birmingham University and is a lecturer and a prolific author of texts and articles on Islamic economics and finance. He is currently a freelance consultant, lecturer and trainer in Islamic banking and finance.
Dr. Qattan also serves as the Shariah advisor to many reputable institutions such as Ratings Intelligence, Standard & Poors Shariah Indices amongst others. He is a highly regarded Shariah Scholar and is based in Kuwait.
Dr. Muhammad Amin Ali Qattan
Dr. Qattan has a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking from Birmingham University and is a lecturer and a prolific author of texts and articles on Islamic economics and finance. He is currently a freelance consultant, lecturer and trainer in Islamic banking and finance.
Dr. Qattan also serves as the Shariah advisor to many reputable institutions such as Ratings Intelligence, Standard & Poors Shariah Indices amongst others. He is a highly regarded Shariah Scholar and is based in Kuwait.
Dr. Osama Al Dereai
Dr. Osama Al Dereai is a Shariah scholar who has an extensive experience in teaching, consulting and research in the field of Islamic finance. Dr. Al Dereai obtained his Master’s degree from the International Islamic University (Malaysia) and was later conferred his Doctorate in Islamic Transactions from the University of Malaya.
Dr. Al Dereai is a Shariah Board member of various financial institutions which include the First Leasing Company, Barwa Bank, Barwa Capital (UK), First Investment Company and Ghanim Al Saad Group of Companies, Asian Islamic Investment Management Sdn. Bhd. Dlala Islamic Brokerage Company (W.L.L) First Finance Company (Q.S.C.) amongst others. He received his Bachelor’s degree specializing in the Science of Hadeth Al Sharef from the prestigious Islamic University of Madina.
Dr. Osama Al Dereai
Dr. Osama Al Dereai is a Shariah scholar who has an extensive experience in teaching, consulting and research in the field of Islamic finance. Dr. Al Dereai obtained his Master’s degree from the International Islamic University (Malaysia) and was later conferred his Doctorate in Islamic Transactions from the University of Malaya.
Dr. Al Dereai is a Shariah Board member of various financial institutions which include the First Leasing Company, Barwa Bank, Barwa Capital (UK), First Investment Company and Ghanim Al Saad Group of Companies, Asian Islamic Investment Management Sdn. Bhd. Dlala Islamic Brokerage Company (W.L.L) First Finance Company (Q.S.C.) amongst others. He received his Bachelor’s degree specializing in the Science of Hadeth Al Sharef from the prestigious Islamic University of Madina.
Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Khalifa Al Qassar
Professor Dr. Abdulaziz Alqassar is a prominent global authority in Comparative Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) with over 25 years of experience in Shariah governance and academic leadership. Dr. Alqassar earned his PhD in Comparative Fiqh from the Faculty of Sharia and Law at Al-Azhar University (1997). He dedicated two decades to Kuwait University as a Professor of Comparative Fiqh (1997–2017), where he also served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies, and Research.
Dr. Alqassar serves on the Shariah Supervisory Boards of several leading domestic and international financial institutions, including; Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Boubyan Bank, GFH Financial Group, Gatehouse Bank (UK) and SEDCO Capital.
Dr. Alqassar has also published extensive studies on contemporary financial transactions, Takaful, and Waqf. His unique ability to bridge traditional jurisprudence with modern market requirements enable him to remains at the forefront of the global Islamic economy.
Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Khalifa Al Qassar
Professor Dr. Abdulaziz Alqassar is a prominent global authority in Comparative Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) with over 25 years of experience in Shariah governance and academic leadership. Dr. Alqassar earned his PhD in Comparative Fiqh from the Faculty of Sharia and Law at Al-Azhar University (1997). He dedicated two decades to Kuwait University as a Professor of Comparative Fiqh (1997–2017), where he also served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies, and Research.
Dr. Alqassar serves on the Shariah Supervisory Boards of several leading domestic and international financial institutions, including; Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Boubyan Bank, GFH Financial Group, Gatehouse Bank (UK) and SEDCO Capital.
Dr. Alqassar has also published extensive studies on contemporary financial transactions, Takaful, and Waqf. His unique ability to bridge traditional jurisprudence with modern market requirements enable him to remains at the forefront of the global Islamic economy.