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Samer Soliman

Pioneer · DISC type ISD
Chief Executive Officer at Arab Financial Services
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Samer Soliman is the CEO of Arab Financial Services, a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital payment transformation across the Middle East and Africa. Holding an MA from York St. John University, he focuses on fintech growth and financial inclusion. Colleagues often describe him as dynamic, strategic, and trusted.

Outside of work, Samer is deeply passionate about technology and innovation. He enjoys spending time in nature for inspiration and relaxation. A dedicated lifelong learner, he has completed a CEO program at The Wharton School and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration.

He is committed to developing future leaders, serving as a board member for SP Jain Global School of Management and as an advisor to multiple fintech startups.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Samer shows up

Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Friendly
Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Priorities

Topics Samer cares about

Digital Payments Transformation
He is leading AFS's mission to convert traditional cash transactions into seamless digital experiences, focusing on innovative and secure payment solutions for the MEA region.
Financial Inclusion
He actively supports initiatives to bring the unbanked and underbanked population into the financial ecosystem, viewing it as crucial for sustainable growth in emerging markets.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Chief Executive Officer
Arab Financial Services
1-2021
Managing Director - Middle East
Network International
Executive Vice President - Product and Innovation
Network International
Senior Vice President - Head of Acquiring
Network International
Customer Service & CitiPhone Team Leader – Operations
Citibank
In the press

Media appearances

Samer Soliman | CEO of Arab Financial Services (AFS). Featured in YouTube
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Samer Soliman, CEO of Arab Financial Services (AFS) – The Digital Future of Finance. Featured in Forbes Middle East
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Education
Master of Arts (M.A.)
York St. John University
Certificate in Management
University of Wollongong in Dubai
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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