As the GCC CEO at PaymentsCo (IDCentriq Subsidiary), Ali is driving the company’s vision to revolutionize digital payments in the GCC through innovative solutions and strategic growth. Ali brings a wealth of expertise to the organization, boasting over 30 years of experience in digital transformation, product innovation, and strategic partnerships within the payments and FinTech sectors. Throughout his career at CrediMax, in various roles including Head of IT, Head of Digital Business Innovation, and Head of Acquiring, Ali has established a reputation for forming key alliances with industry giants such as Visa and MasterCard. He has led digital transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and align business strategies with evolving market trends. His extensive knowledge of the payments landscape, ICT, and digital innovation equips him to develop strategic solutions that promote growth and market leadership. At IDCentriq Group, Ali focuses on broadening the company’s influence within the digital identity and payments landscape of the GCC region. His strategic mindset, outstanding negotiation skills, and product development expertise continue to position IDCentriq at the forefront of the identity-based payments revolution.
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Ali holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from NYIT, a BSc in Business Information Systems from Bahrain University, a Diploma in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School, and an International Diploma in Management Level 5 from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). He also serves on the advisory board at Ahlia University, where he contributes to the development of future industry leaders.