THE MIDDLE EAST’S

23. Hichem Djouhri

Designation: Senior Executive Officer
Company: ASB Capital
Nationality: Algerian
Headquarters: U.A.E.

In 2024, Al Salam Bank, Bahrain’s largest Islamic bank, launched ASB Capital in Dubai, with $4.5 billion in assets under management. Djouhri has led the company since its launch. In January 2025, the firm was also a joint lead manager and bookrunner for the Bapco Energies sukuk, which raised $1 billion. Djouhri was previously the COO and head of asset management at Three Comma Capital, before which he worked at Alkhair Capital and spent a decade with SHUAA Capital as a fund manager and head of asset management.