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Haitham Abdulkarim

Investor

Managing Director, Middle East Institutional Capital at Atalaya Capital · Managing Director at Blue Owl Capital

United Arab Emirates

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About

Managing Director on the Institutional Capital Team focused on capital raising and fund formation in the Middle East. Previously held senior roles at BlackRock, Waha Capital, and Samena Capital, and began his career in M&A at HSBC and BNP Paribas.

Experience

  1. Blue Owl CapitalManaging Director, Middle East Institutional Capitalcurrent2024 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. BlackRockDirector, Middle East Institutional Sales2022 — 2024Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Waha CapitalHead of Investor Relations & External Communications2021 — 2022Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  4. Samena CapitalVice President, Fundraising & Investor Relations2016 — 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. HSBCAssociate, Mergers & Acquisitions2013 — 2016Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. RHB SingaporeAnalyst, Corporate Finance2012 — 2013Singapore, Singapore
  7. BNP ParibasAnalyst, Corporate Finance2011 — 2012Singapore, Singapore

Skills & more

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Languages Arabic

  • H.R.H. The Crown Prince's Outstanding Students Leadership Program — Court of the H.R.H. the Crown Prince
  • International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
  • General Securities Qualification Examination Certificate (CME1) — Capital Market Authority

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Haitham Abdulkarim?
Managing Director on the Institutional Capital Team focused on capital raising and fund formation in the Middle East. Previously held senior roles at BlackRock, Waha Capital, and Samena Capital, and began his career in M&A at HSBC and BNP Paribas.
Where does Haitham Abdulkarim work?
Haitham Abdulkarim is Managing Director, Middle East Institutional Capital at Atalaya Capital.
Where did Haitham Abdulkarim go to school?
Haitham Abdulkarim studied at University of Nottingham (Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Accounting and Finance); Ibn Khuldoon National School (International Baccalaureate).

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