Al-Shaibani: DIB’s influential chairman
Issue 1028
- 15 Dec 2016
| 2 minute read
Arthur Fitzwilliam’s allegation that Dubai Islamic Bank “procured” his arrest is significant as it implies a level of collusion between the bank and the state authorities which could embarrass the bank’s chairman Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Shaibani, an influential and well-connected figure in the emirate. As well as being director general of the Ruler’s Court, he is CEO and executive director of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), which after the crash became the emirate’s lead investment vehicle.
Don't have an account?
Register for access to our free content
An account also allows you to view selected free articles and set up news alerts.
Register