Dubai-based online financial trading platform, Amana Capital, has appointed Muhammad Rasoul as its new CEO

Rasoul will take over from Ahmad Khatib, who will step down for personal reasons.

According to a statement from the online financial trading platform, Rasoul will relocate from the USA to join the company, which is based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Khatib will stay on in an advisory role, having led the company since 2010.

According to Amana Capital, Rasoul has 25 years of experience with a strong entrepreneurial, commercial, and operational track record in the online financial services industry. His experience NYSE-listed Gain Capital and B2B liquidity provider Alpha, which was sold to LSE-listed Playtech in 2017.

He said: “It is an extremely exciting time for the industry around the globe, but none more so than in the Middle East. I want to thank the founders and Ahmad for their support and their confidence in my capabilities, and not only do I look forward to my new role at Amana Capital and meeting everyone in the organisation in person, but to calling Dubai home.”

(Writing by Imogen Lillywhite; editing by Seban Scaria)

imogen.lillywhite@refinitiv.com

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