Q: What kind of education did you have when you were growing up?
Ans: I was educated in public schools in Kuwait until I got my Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Business administration from Kuwait University.
Q: Who was your mentor?
Ans: My Mentor was Mr Adnan Yousif the current CEO of Albaraka Banking Group.
Q: How would you describe your managerial style?
Ans: I am more of a people’s person but I do get into details sometimes.
Q: Ambition or talent: which matters more for success?
Ans: I believe that ambition and persistence creates the drive for success.
Q: What was your earliest ambition?
Ans: To be a jet fighter pilot.
Q: In what place are you the happiest?
Ans: Anywhere where I am surrounded with family and friends.
Q: What ambitions do you have still?
Ans: To be a lecturer and pass on knowledge to the younger generation.
Q: What drives you on?
Ans: To compete against myself and seeking new knowledge.
Q: What is the greatest achievement of your life so far?
Ans: My kids being ambitious and great achievers
Q: What has been your greatest disappointment?
Ans: When a friend lets you down.
Q: What do you do in your spare time?
Ans: Work, eat and read
Q: If you had to rate your satisfaction with your life so far, out of 10 what would you score?
Ans: I would say 7.
Q: If your 20-year old self could see you now, what would he think?
Ans: Mission is on track
Q: What is the future of Islamic banking and finance in Kuwait?
Ans: It should continue to grow and capture market share as long as regulators allow level playing field and the IFI continue to invest in IT infrastructure.
Q: How committed are you to Islamic banking and finance?
Ans: Looking back on 21 years of Islamic finance experience of my total 26 years in banking career should say it all.
