In a significant move aimed at strengthening the leadership of the UAE’s financial sector, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing four new Assistant Governors at the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The appointments bring decades of expertise in banking supervision, financial crime prevention, and institutional operations to the country’s central banking leadership.The federal decree names four senior executives to crucial positions within the CBUAE:
- Ahmed Saeed Al Qamzi – Assistant Governor for Banking and Insurance Supervision
- Ibraheem Al Sayed Mohamed Al Hashemi – Assistant Governor, Executive Office, and Secretary-General of the Board of Directors
- Fatma Al Jabri – Assistant Governor for Financial Crime, Market Conduct, and
Consumer Protection - Saif Al Dhaheri – Assistant Governor for
Banking Operations and Support Services
Each of these appointees brings extensive experience in the financial sector, combining expertise in banking, regulatory oversight, and institutional management.Ahmed Saeed Al QamziAhmed Al Qamzi joins the CBUAE leadership with over 27 years of experience at the Central Bank. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of the Banking Supervision Department, where he oversaw multiple divisions responsible for supervision and inspection operations. His role at CBUAE has focused on maintaining the stability and integrity of the UAE’s banking and insurance sectors.Ibraheem Al Sayed Mohamed Al HashemiIbraheem Al Hashemi brings more than 30 years of service at the Central Bank. He has previously held several senior roles, including Assistant Governor – Executive Office and Secretary-General of the Board of Directors. His experience positions him to coordinate executive functions and provide strategic guidance at the highest level of the bank’s governance.Fatma Al JabriFatma Al Jabri has a professional career spanning over 25 years in the banking and financial services sector. She has contributed to the development of operations across prominent UAE institutions, including Citibank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and Ajman Bank. In addition to her banking experience, she serves on the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, highlighting her expertise in financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance.Saif Al DhaheriSaif Al Dhaheri has held several senior leadership positions, including Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Services at Mubadala. He has also supervised multiple institutional projects spanning human resources, digital transformation, and operational management, equipping him to oversee the Central Bank’s banking operations and support services effectively.The appointments reflect the UAE’s ongoing focus on strengthening the governance and oversight of its financial sector. With these experienced leaders in place, the CBUAE is positioned to enhance regulatory supervision, improve market conduct standards, and ensure robust mechanisms for consumer protection and financial crime prevention.By combining decades of experience across banking, regulatory functions, and institutional projects, these new Assistant Governors are expected to contribute significantly to the UAE’s financial stability and its strategic objectives in the global banking sector.
