Hejaz B.S.C. (c) Strengthens Governance with New Board in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain — Hejaz B.S.C. (c) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Board of Directors in Bahrain, bringing together independent and executive leadership to support the company’s continued development in the Kingdom.
The announcement follows Hejaz B.S.C. (c)’s recent Category 1 Investment Business Firm license from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), marking another step in establishing the governance and operational foundations of the business in Bahrain.
The Board is chaired by Yasser Alsalman, alongside Independent Non-Executive Directors Jaffer Yousif AlJamri and Nawaf Mohammed Abdulrahman. Hakan Ozyon, Chief Executive Officer, and Muzzammil Dhedhy serve as Executive Directors.
Yaser Al Salman is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate governance, strategic leadership, organisational development, human resources, and legal and management consulting. He currently serves as CEO of Taiba Attorneys, Legal & Management Consultants and Najiz for Execution Co. W.L.L.
Throughout his career, Yaser has held senior roles with prominent organisations including Bapco, Zain Bahrain, and Arab Insurance Group (ARIG), gaining extensive experience in leadership, organisational development, human capital strategy, performance management, talent development, and corporate governance.
Yaser holds an MBA and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Commercial Law at the University of London, further complementing his extensive executive, governance, and advisory experience.
Yaser brings extensive leadership, governance, and organisational experience to Hejaz, supporting the Board in its oversight, strategic direction, and long-term growth.”
Jaffer Yousif AlJamri has more than 21 years of experience spanning Bahrain’s judicial system, public prosecution and private legal practice.
He served as Judge of the High Civil Court following his appointment by Royal Order No. 48 of 2016. Before that, he served as Chief Prosecutor and Deputy Public Prosecutor at Bahrain’s Public Prosecution.
Mr. AlJamri is a licensed attorney admitted before all court levels, including the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court. He is also an accredited commercial arbitrator with the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre. His Ministry of Justice accreditations include civil and criminal mediation, while he is also a certified notary and private execution officer.
His BIBF qualifications cover several areas of Islamic finance, including Islamic financial transactions and Sharia contract theory. He has also completed certifications covering Islamic lease financing contracts and the legal analysis of Islamic financial contracts.
He is also a published author in criminal justice and brings experience in legal risk, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance to the Board.
Nawaf Mohammed Abdulrahman brings 28 years of technology leadership across several sectors, including financial services. He currently serves as CEO of Urbansoft Technologies and Director of the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Center at Arabian Gulf University / King Abdullah Medical City. In that role, he leads a US$50 million healthcare technology program.
His financial services experience includes his previous role as Information Security & Quality Assurance Manager at Al Baraka Banking Group. There, he established the group-wide information security and IT governance function across 12 subsidiaries.
Mr. Abdulrahman holds an MBA in Finance from the New York Institute of Technology. His professional certifications include CISA, PMP, ITILv3, and MCSE. He has also received regional and global recognition, including IDC’s Top 50 Tech Leaders in the Middle East and World CIO 200.
He brings expertise in technology strategy, cyber risk and operational resilience to the Board.
Hakan Ozyon and Muzzammil Dhedhy serve as Executive Directors, bringing executive and operational leadership alongside the Board’s independent oversight.
The establishment of the Board follows Hejaz B.S.C. (c)’s recent Category 1 Investment Business Firm license from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and marks the next stage in the company’s continued development in the Kingdom.
“Strong governance and local expertise are fundamental to how we are building Hejaz in Bahrain for the long term. This Board gives us the experience and independent oversight we need as the business develops,” said Hakan Ozyon, Executive Director and CEO of Hejaz B.S.C. (c).
“Bahrain has a well-established financial services and Islamic finance sector. We want to build our presence here responsibly, with strong local understanding and the right governance in place.”
The Board will provide governance and oversight as Hejaz B.S.C. (c) continues to develop its investment business in Bahrain, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
About Hejaz
Hejaz is a diversified financial services group focused on helping clients manage their finances in line with Islamic principles. The Group combines Islamic finance expertise with financial services capability to develop Sharia-compliant solutions for individuals, businesses and organisations.
Hejaz’s broader ambition is to help build a sustainable Islamic financial ecosystem that supports the evolving needs of Muslim communities in Australia and around the world.
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