NIC Appoints Mohammed AlKharafi as Senior Executive Officer for DIFC Office

The National Investments Company (NIC) has announced the appointment of Mohammed Adel
AlKharafi as Senior Executive Officer (SEO) of its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
office. This appointment marks a key milestone in NIC’s five-year strategy to build a regional
distribution network that provides seamless access to global investment opportunities. AlKharafi
will lead NIC’s regional operations from Dubai, with a dual mandate: establishing the DIFC office as
a booking center and serving as the launchpad for NIC’s fixed income business. His leadership is
expected to strengthen NIC’s regional presence and deliver innovative investment solutions tailored
to client needs.

Sulaiman Abdulaziz AlDerbas, Managing Director of Strategy at NIC, commented:
“Appointing Mohammed AlKharafi reflects NIC’s commitment to hiring exceptional talent to drive our
strategic vision. His expertise will be instrumental in expanding our regional footprint and delivering
world-class investment offerings.”

AlKharafi brings over 18 years of experience in asset and investment management, including senior
roles at the Kuwait Investment Authority, where he led fixed income strategies and built highperforming teams. He holds an MBA from Bayes Business School in London and is a Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Mohammed Adel AlKharafi stated:

“I am honored to lead NIC’s DIFC office and contribute to its strategic growth. Our goal is to create
an investment platform that combines global market access with tailored strategies, enabling clients
to optimize opportunities while managing risk effectively.”

This appointment underscores NIC’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent and advancing its
regional expansion strategy, positioning the company as a leading provider of innovative financial
solutions in the region