About Our Group CEO

Mr. Hussain AlQemzi
Group Chief Executive Officer of Noor Investment Group LLC and Chief Executive Officer of Noor Islamic Bank PJSC

A seasoned banker with over 28 years of experience working with the leading financial institutions in the UAE, Mr. AlQemzi now leads Noor Investment Group (NIG), and its flagship entity Noor Islamic Bank (NIB) as its Group CEO.

A UAE National, Mr. AlQemzi is an insightful leader with proven experience of incubating, leading and managing strategic ventures and business transformation initiatives.

During his tenure as CEO, Noor Islamic Bank has received 19 prestigious industry awards, amongst which are Best New Bank in the Middle East, Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2009; Best Deal of the Year 2008, Islamic Finance News; Best New Product Award, Banker Middle East Product Awards 2011 and Deal of the Year 2011 in the Islamic Finance category for the European regional awards, The Banker. As a result of his achievements Mr AlQemzi was awarded the prestigious 2010 ‘CEO of the Year Award’ in the Islamic Banking category at the CEO Middle East Awards.

Prior to his appointment as CEO of Noor Investment Group and Noor Islamic Bank Mr. AlQemzi was the Chief Executive of Sharjah Islamic Bank and a former Board member of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX).

Mr. AlQemzi also served as Chief Operating Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and is credited with laying the ground for the world class financial hub.

In addition, to his roles at Noor Investment Group and Noor Islamic Bank,Mr. AlQemzi is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, Vice Chairman of Emaar Properties PJSC and is a member of the Board of Directors of the DIFC Supreme Council, DIFC Authority and Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies.