Dubai Islamic Bank Appoints Fadhel Al Ali as Chairman

Dubai Islamic Bank has appointed Fadhel Abdulbaqi Al Ali as chairman of its board of directors, effective 30 September 2026.

Al Ali has more than 30 years of experience across banking, investment, real estate, hospitality and corporate governance. His previous roles include chief executive of Dubai Holding and deputy chief executive and group chief operating officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank. He succeeds Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Shaibani, who stepped down as chairman and board member for personal reasons.

This is a board appointment and does not indicate a wider recruitment programme. Source: Dubai Islamic Bank’s announcement.