Omar Ismail Kassem

Background

Kassem, Omar Ismail was born on April 1, 1952 in Zurich, Switzerland. Son of Bahgat Hassan and Alicia (Robbins) Kassem.

Education

Bachelor, Cambridge University, 1973. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1977. Master of Science, London University, 1976.

Master of Philisophy, London University, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1984.

Career

Manager, UBAF Group, Paris, London, 1974-1976; manager, Kuwait International Investment Company, Kuwait, 1976-1979; manager, Abu Dhabi Investment Company, United Arab Emirates, 1979-1980; partner, Al-Mal Group, London partner, Al-Mal Group, Luxembourg, since 1980.

Achievements

• Omar Ismail Kassem has been listed as a noteworthy banker, economist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Arab Bankers Association, Institute Directors.

Connections

Married Karima Mohamed Khorshid Sakeb, October 14, 1982. 1 child, Nura.

Father:

Bahgat Hassan Kassem

Mother:

Alicia (Robbins) Kassem

Spouse:

Karima Mohamed Khorshid Sakeb

child:

Nura Kassem