TradeTech Europe 2026

21 - 23 April 2026

RAI Amsterdam

Hani Shalabi

Hani Shalabi

Head of Execution Services Arqaam Capital
Hani has a distinguished 25-year career in the Asian markets. He began at Morgan Stanley, supporting trading systems in Japan and Hong Kong. He then led prominent electronic trading desks at UBS and Credit Suisse. As Head of Execution at Deutsche Bank, he oversaw trading desks across 11 Asia-Pacific markets. Currently Hani runs Execution Services for Arqaam Capital, a leading MENA focused investment bank based in Dubai. Hani has a strong technical foundation in trading systems, extensive buy and sell-side connections, and has managed large front and back-office teams. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Physics, and a Master's in Computer Science.

Buy Side Day | 21st April

13:45 Lunch Workshop: MENA Simplified: The region explained. The opportunity revealed.

  • Understanding the current and future impact of the conflict in the GCC
  • Understanding the GCC market landscape- Overview of the main exchanges and the evolving MSCI story
  • What drives GCC markets- Oil prices, Non-Oil GDP growth, Government spending, SWF flows, IPO pipelines, and Economic Reforms
  • How trading works in the GCC - Market structure, FOL rules, short selling, and practical considerations for international investors
  • Where the opportunities are- Possible IPOs, fast-growing sectors and why global investors are increasingly allocating to the region

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Hani.

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