Central Bank of UAE gets four Assistant Governors for the first time

Each appointee brings wealth of experience within the UAE’s financial sector

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Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed four Assistant Governors at the Central Bank of the UAE for the first time after issuing a Federal Decree on Monday.

The decree names:

  • Ahmed Saeed Al Qamzi as Assistant Governor for Banking and Insurance Supervision.

  • Ibraheem Al Sayed Mohamed Al Hashemi as Assistant Governor – Executive Office and Secretary General of the Board of Directors.

  • Fatma Al Jabri as Assistant Governor for Financial Crime, Market Conduct and Consumer Protection.

  • Saif Al Dhaheri as Assistant Governor for Banking Operations and Support Services.

Wealth of experience

Each appointee brings long experience within the UAE’s financial sector.

Ahmed Al Qamzi has worked at the Central Bank of the UAE for more than 27 years, including his tenure as Director of the Banking Supervision Department, where he led supervision and inspection activities.

Ibraheem Al Hashemi has spent over 30 years at the Central Bank of the UAE in senior roles, including his service as Assistant Governor – Executive Office and Secretary General of the Board of Directors.

Fatma Al Jabri has more than 25 years in banking and finance, with roles at Citibank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Ajman Bank. She also serves on the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Saif Al Dhaheri previously held senior posts including Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Services at Mubadala, where he oversaw projects in human resources, digital transformation and operations.

The appointments strengthen leadership at the Central Bank as it advances regulatory, supervisory and operational priorities across the UAE’s financial system.

Justin is a personal finance author and seasoned business journalist with over a decade of experience. He makes it his mission to break down complex financial topics and make them clear, relatable, and relevant—helping everyday readers navigate today’s economy with confidence. Before returning to his Middle Eastern roots, where he was born and raised, Justin worked as a Business Correspondent at Reuters, reporting on equities and economic trends across both the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions.

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