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Dr. Al-Mutawa’s has extensive experience in leadership, strategy, investment marketing and business restructuring. He also has published research in business management and human resources.
Dr Al-Mutawa is an active contributor in the business community in Kuwait and GCC. As a board member and chairman of board directors for various companies, he has contributed and led various initiative of improvements in governance and formulation of strategic directions. Dr Al Mutawa has accumulated experience of more than 20 years in the investment & financial sector where he assumed senior executive positions in reputable investment companies in Kuwait and GCC.

Dr Al-Mutawa possess a PhD in Management from Brunel University UK, an MBA in Strategic Management from Maastricht Business School and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Kuwait University. Moreover, he has passed intensive leadership training programs from Cornell University – Harvard Business School.

Mr. Al Duaij’s practices in the finance and accounting sector spanned around 25 years, during which he gained many experiences in the fields of accounting, auditing, investment, accounting expertise and bankruptcy management.

Mr. Al-Duaij worked for several respectable companies before becoming a vital member at UHY Pillars. This includes working in the petroleum industry as a Consultant, in the funding and economic development sector as an Auditing Specialist, in the investment sector as an Investment Accountant and in the ministry as an Expert Accountant.

Mr. Al-Duaij possesses a Bachelor’s Degree (with Honours) in Accounting from KU, is a Certified Investments and Derivatives Auditor (CIDA), a licensed Auditor by the Ministry of Commerce and a licensed Arbitrator by the G.C.C Commercial Arbitration Centre. He also possesses a number of accredited certifications in the accounting and auditing fields

Mr. Arafa has 20 years of experience in financial accounting, business evaluation, preparation of financial and administrative systems, financial analysis, corporate structuring and internal control policies and procedures.

Mr. Arafa has worked in several positions in the management and economic consulting sectors, where he has provided numerous studies and consultations for various companies and institutions inside and outside of Kuwait. In addition to being the Managing Partner at UHY Pillars, Mr. Arafa also serves as a Board Director of several Companies within and outside of Kuwait.

Mr. Arafa holds a Master’s degree in Finance (MSc) from George Washington University USA, a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Business Administration and is an International Certified Valuation Specialist (ICVS). Currently, Mr. Arafa is a PhD candidate in Islamic Banking and finance (IIiBF) from International Islamic University Malaysia.

Mr. Al-Bader is savvy in strategic planning, with vast experience process improvement, entrepreneurship, business development and information Technology.

Prior to UHY Pillars, Mr. Al Bader assumed senior executive and board of director positions in the investment banking industry. Beside his professional contribution, Mr. Al Bader is an active member in the community, he has championed and participated in various social initiatives through his memberships in the National Youth Project and Student Association.

Mr. Al-Bader holds a Master’s degree in General MBA and a Bachelors’ degree in Marketing from GUST in Kuwait. He has also successfully accomplished the Global Gateway Program organized by Fordham University NY, USA.