Episode #20 - Mohamed Roushdy, Dubai Asset Management

Mohamed Roushdy is among the most well-known Chief Information Officers in the Middle East, and after having previously achieved "CIO of the Year" honors, was just recognized as a "Digital Leader" by CXO Insights. Mohamed has built multiple banking startups, and is currently the CIO for Dubai Asset Management, a holding company focused on developing, acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of for-rent residential communities.

Dubai AM has been the first company to implement UAE Pass for digital signature of all legal contracts. UAE Pass is the first national digital identity and signature solution that enables users to identify themselves to government service providers in all emirates through a smartphone-based authentication. It also enables users to sign documents digitally with a high level of security.

We also talk about how Mohamed implemented innovative solution such as a customized bank account number and on-the-spot debit cards & checkbooks as early as 2008, something that most financial institutions have not accomplished to date. We also cover Sharia-compliant financing, and the importance of SME funding for the region. 

We hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it!