ICMA announces new leadership of its MENAT Regional Committee
1 October 2025 The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamed Sharaf, Treasurer of the Islamic Development Bank, as Chair of ICMA’s Middle East, North Africa, and Republic of Türkiye (MENAT) Regional Committee. He will be supported by Nadia Zubairi, Head of Debt Capital Markets at Bank ABC, who has been appointed as Vice Chair.
The MENAT Regional Committee represents the interests of ICMA’s growing membership across the Middle East, North Africa, and Republic of Türkiye. The region is playing an increasingly important role in international capital markets, reflecting both its economic dynamism and the rapid growth of Islamic finance as a mainstream source of funding and investment globally.
Commenting on the appointments, Bryan Pascoe, ICMA Chief Executive, said:
“These appointments underline ICMA’s commitment to the MENAT region at a time when its significance in international capital markets continues to expand. Mohamed’s leadership, together with Nadia’s expertise, will help ensure that the perspectives of MENAT members are fully represented within ICMA’s global dialogue, while also strengthening our support for the development of Islamic finance and other key regional initiatives.”
ICMA’s regional committees play an essential role in connecting members to the association’s global initiatives, facilitating dialogue between market participants, and shaping policy and practice to reflect local perspectives. They serve as a vital link between ICMA and its regional membership.
View the full list of Middle East, North Africa and Republic of Türkiye (MENAT) Committee members
