Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; MBA; Management Acceleration Programme, INSEAD, France. More than 17 years' investment banking experience. Formerly: with a number of institutions owned by the Geneva-based Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust; Lecturer, Engineering College, University of Bahrain. With Securities & Investment Company BSC: Head, Asset Management; Head, Investments and Treasury; since 2006, Chief Operating Officer; currently, also Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Recipient, Distinct Bahraini Women Award (2008).