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Jassim Mohammed Al Siddiqi
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Date of birth
May 1, 1984
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United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi
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Biography
Jassim Mohammed Al Siddiqi is a distinguished Emirati electrical engineer and influential business leader, recognized as the managing director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG) since January 2011. Under his strategic guidance, ADFG became notable for major international investment projects, particularly in financial and real estate sectors.
Alongside his leadership of ADFG, Al Siddiqi holds several prominent board positions. He serves as Chairman of Shuaa Capital since 2016, Chairman of Khaleeji Commercial Bank in Bahrain since 2018, and Chairman of Eshraq Properties since 2017. Additionally, since November 2018 he has been an active board member of Dana Gas, and has also contributed his insights as an advisory council member for the MIT Technology Review Arabia since 2018.
Widely respected across the region, Al Siddiqi was named among the “Top 15 Influential Emiratis Globally,” and garnered recognition as the Best CEO of 2016 from the Global Investor/ISF awards in Dubai.
Jassim Al Siddiqi began with a small two-person startup, growing it to manage assets worth over $1.5 billion in just four years.
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Early Life
Born in Abu Dhabi on May 1, 1984, Jassim Al Siddiqi pursued higher education in the United States, earning his Bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and subsequently a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to his business endeavors, Al Siddiqi served as a lecturer at the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi between 2005 and 2006, contributing regularly to internationally recognized engineering publications.
The Personal Life
Known for being fiercely protective of his private life, Al Siddiqi rarely discloses personal details. What is publicly known is that he was born into a Sunni Muslim family.
Quick Facts
– Launched Abu Dhabi Financial Group in 2011 with only two individuals, transforming it remarkably within four years.
– Led high-profile investments, including the notable 2017 acquisition of London’s iconic New Scotland Yard building.
– Named in Arabian Business’ prestigious lists including “Top 100 Smartest People in the UAE” and “Top 40 Arabs Under 40” in 2018.
Famous Quotes جاسم محمد الصديق
During an awards ceremony hosted by Arabian Business magazine, Al Siddiqi humbly credited his company’s achievements to his team, stating:
“When I reflect on the journey of building ADFG from 2011 till today’s remarkable success, I realize none of it could have happened without this exceptional team’s dedication and companionship.”
Achievements
- Under Al Siddiqi’s strategic vision, Abu Dhabi Financial Group quickly ascended to global recognition, signing major real estate deals across Europe, including the redevelopment of the prestigious New Scotland Yard site in London and a high-profile venture near Buckingham Palace known as 1 Palace Street.
- He serves on multiple influential boards, including ADNOC Distribution since 2017, the UAE Banks Federation board since 2017, Hyperloop One, and Abu Dhabi First Bank. He additionally holds board positions at Abu Dhabi Capital Group, Cryptolabs incubator and Imkan Properties.
- His entrepreneurial acumen was spotlighted through his Chairmanship roles at Khaleeji Commercial Bank and Shuaa Capital, further anchoring his reputation as an authoritative voice in the Middle East finance and investment sectors.
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In 2018, under Al Siddiqi’s leadership, Abu Dhabi Financial Group proudly launched Adcorp, becoming the first Islamic financial institution officially operating within the Abu Dhabi Global Market, fortified with a $100 million initial capital. This move further solidified Al Siddiqi’s influence on the region’s financial sector, combining innovation with robust risk management approaches and ethical investment standards.
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