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Ahmed Thabet

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Non Executive Director at SandFox Partners
📍 Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Ahmed Thabet is the Group Head of Legal at Finance House, with over 19 years of experience in banking and finance law. A graduate of Cairo University, he is recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading fintech lawyer, having held senior roles at Emirates NBD, HSBC, and Barclays across the UAE, Hong Kong, and Egypt.

Ranked by Chambers and Partners as a top fintech lawyer, he is described by sources as "the kind of guy that startups need" for navigating the financial regulatory space.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Ahmed shows up

Friendly But Slow
Curious But Skeptical
Requires Proof

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Priorities

Topics Ahmed cares about

Fintech for Startups
As a ranked fintech lawyer, he is noted for his expertise in advising startups on digital banking, payment solutions, and navigating financial regulations.
Team Recognition
He publicly celebrates his legal department's achievements, such as being shortlisted for the "Legal Department of the Year, " indicating he values team success.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Non Executive Director
SandFox Partners
3-2022
Board Member
MUSHRIF Trading & Contracting Co. KSCP
2-2022
Group Head of Legal
Finance House
5-2019 - 3-2022
Legal Director - The Bench Law
The Bench Law
7-2017 - 4-2019
Vice President - Group Head of Advisory
Emirates NBD
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2000 - 2005
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Cairo University
Bachelor of Law (L.L.B)
Cairo University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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