Qatar is continuing to strengthen its position as a leading regional financial hub, with growing momentum across asset management, private capital, and institutional investment. Through our office in Doha, we bring our global platform, international experience, and financial solutions to the local market, supporting institutional investors, asset managers, family offices, and financial institutions.
As the first regulated asset servicing company licensed in the Qatar Financial Centre, we are committed to supporting the continued development of Qatar’s financial ecosystem in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Our presence in Qatar further strengthens our footprint across the Middle East, alongside our offices in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Bahrain.
Emad Khan is the Senior Executive Officer and Country Head for Apex Group in Qatar, leading the firm’s strategic expansion within the Qatar Financial Centre. He brings over a decade of GCC financial services experience across banking, asset servicing, and capital markets, with prior roles at Credit Suisse, UBS, and HSBC in Qatar.
Christiane El Habre
Regional Managing Director – Middle East
Christiane El Habre brings over two decades of experience in the MENA financial services industry. She joined Apex Group from international management consultancy Elkho Group, where she was a Partner, Chair of the Board, and CEO of Middle East operations. Prior to this, Christiane was CEO and an executive board member at FFA Private Bank (Dubai), a specialist investment bank in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). Christiane also held senior positions at Gap Corp in Dubai, and spent five years at FFA Private Bank in Lebanon as Head of Treasury and Operations.
She is an active member of the GCC business community, serving on the boards of several non-profits, where she is committed to mentoring and coaching young professionals in the finance industry. Christiane graduated from St Joseph University in Beirut with a degree in Finance. She also completed further education at IE Business School in High Impact Leadership, and at Oxford University in advanced Fintech.
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