SICO BSC (C)
Habib Abdulla has a strong and diverse work experience in the field of Information Technology. Habib started their career at the Ministry of Industry & Commerce as an IT Technical Support and later worked as an IT Support Specialist at Microsoft. Habib then joined Huawei Technologies as an IT Assistant Engineer and subsequently worked as an IT Officer at Menatelecom.
Habib then progressed to roles of increasing responsibility at SNIC INSURANCE, where they served as a Senior Information Technology Officer and later as an Information Technology Assistant Manager. In these roles, they provided technical leadership and direction in managing IT infrastructure, applications, and day-to-day operations. Habib also managed the entire IT infrastructure to provide a competitive edge to the business.
Habib'snext role was at Bahrain Real Estate Investment (Edamah), where they worked as a Senior Information Technology Officer. In this position, they undertook various support functions related to IT, planned and executed site visits, explored and implemented new technology solutions, evaluated proposals for hardware and software purchases, and monitored cyber threats to improve the company's security maturity level.
Currently, Habib is working as a VP - IT Infrastructure at SICO BSC (C) since April 2022.
Habib Abdulla completed a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Informatics from AMA International University from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate Diploma in Banking & Finance from the University of Bahrain from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, they have acquired several certifications in IT, including MCSA: Windows Server 2016 - Certified 2019 from Microsoft and ITILF ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice. Habib has also obtained various certifications related to Microsoft technologies such as MCPS, MCSA: Windows Server 2008, MCITP, MCTS, and Exam 740: Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016.
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SICO BSC (C)
SICO is a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank, with more than USD 4.8 in assets under management (AUM). Today SICO operates under a wholesale banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain and also oversees three wholly owned subsidiaries: an Abu Dhabi-based brokerage firm, SICO Financial Brokerage , a specialised regional custody house, SICO Fund Services Company (SFS), and SICO Capital ; an investment banking firm in Saudi Arabia . Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain with a growing regional and international presence, SICO has a well-established track record as a trusted regional bank offering a comprehensive suite of financial solutions, including asset management, brokerage, investment banking, and market making, backed by a robust and experienced research team that provides regional insight and analysis of more than 90 percent of the region’s major equities. Since inception in 1995, SICO has consistently outperformed the market and developed a solid base of institutional clients. Going forward, the bank’s continued growth will be guided by its commitments to strong corporate governance and developing trusting relationships with its clients. The bank will also continue to invest in its information technology capabilities and the human capital of its 100 exceptional employees.