‏Ali AlTareef

Ali AlTareef is a distinguished risk management and investment expert, recognized among the 100 most influential figures in finance and investment, particularly for his contributions during annual general meetings of leading publicly listed companies on the Bahrain Bourse. His presence and insights in these meetings emphasize compliance with local regulatory requirements and promote the adoption of best practices to advance investment environments through accountability and governance.

Professional Experience:

Ali AlTuraif has accumulated extensive experience since 1997, having trained and worked at several Bahrain Bourse-listed companies, including:

• Arab Insurance Group.
• Bank Taib.
• Arab Banking Corporation.
• National Bank of Bahrain.
• Bahrain Islamic Bank.

He also gained valuable experience in the private sector, working with two family-owned holding companies overseeing diverse industries such as construction, real estate development, manufacturing, education, and aviation. These roles enriched his professional skills in planning, organization, execution, and monitoring.

Since 2016, Mr. AlTuraif has led the Investment Advisory and Financial Brokerage Division at Global Finance & Investment Company, a licensed Category 3 investment firm established in 2002 under the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree - University of Toledo, Ohio, USA (2001).
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) - Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), USA (2004).
• Risk Management Fellow - Institute of Risk Management (IRM), UK (2017).
• Certified Professional - London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), UK.

Training & Academic Contributions:

Since 2004, Ali AlTuraif has contributed extensively to professional and academic training for local and regional professionals in areas such as investment, finance, financial risk management, anti-financial crimes, compliance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) sustainability. He is a certified lecturer at:

• Bangor University.
• Edinburgh Business School.
• London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
• ADGM Academy.
• Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF).
• EMERTIUS.
• Takamul.
• MFTC - Financial & Administrative Training Center.

Under these leading training institutions, he has delivered numerous courses, seminars, and workshops to prominent organizations across the Middle East and North Africa, including:

• Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning - Saudi Arabia.
• Aramco, SABIC, Ma’aden.
• National Commercial Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, SABB, Riyad Bank, Alinma Bank, Bank AlJazira.
• First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.
• Bahrain & Kuwait Bank, Bank of Egypt, and BBK.

Ali AlTuraif combines his extensive technical knowledge, regulatory expertise, and professional insight to enhance investment practices and financial governance in the region.