Head of Strategy & Planning at Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC). He holds more than 10 years of experience in diverse financial disciplines and strategy gained from working with institutions such as Istithmar World, ENEC & TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company) as a Finance Manager in the Strategic Planning Department, Economic Specialist in ENEC (Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation), Associate in Istithmar World – The Investment Arm of Dubai World Group – and focused on Investments in Financial Services. Saeed Kharbash holds an MBA in Islamic Finance – with Distinction – from Cass Business School in England, as well as a Master’s in International Business from Hertfordshire University in England and a Bachelor degree in Communication Engineering from Khalifa University in the UAE.