The Minds Behind QistasChain
A diverse team of experts in blockchain, Islamic finance, and technology, united in our mission to build ethical financial solutions
Product Development
Mohamed Tayel
Chief Executive Officer
Founder of QistasChain. LLM in International Business Law (CEU) and BA in Shariah Law (Al-Azhar). 12+ years in AML, compliance, crypto and risk governance across Web3 and financial services.
Mahmoud Zoair
Institutional Partnership Expert
20 years of experience in Islamic Finance, Investment and Banking, Takaful, VC, AM, Shariah, WEB3, WAQF, Sustainable and Social Investment (MBA/ CPM/ CSAA/ CIPA/ TOT)
Ahmed Saleem
Finance Manager
Financial leader with 20+ years driving transformations across five global economic hubs. Expert at converting challenges into opportunities and building scalable financial systems. • Multi-million-dollar budget management in complex environments • Cross-sector experience: for-profit, non-profit, local & international • Precision accounting with Shariah compliance and investor strategies • Scalable systems from startups to enterprise operations
Oussama Benmahmoud
Chief Technology Officer
Industrial Engineer with expertise in quality management and lean manufacturing. Dedicated to applying technical capabilities in progressive environments, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving technological innovation at QistasChain.
Aya Eissa
Shariah Compliance Operation Manager and Arbitrator
Operations professional specializing in process optimization, Shariah compliance coordination, and operational excellence. Manages day-to-day operations ensuring efficiency and adherence to Islamic finance principles across all QistasChain activities.
Advisory
Dr. Umar A. Oseni
Legal and Arbitration Expert
Dr. Umar A. Oseni is the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Arbitration Centre. Previously, Dr. Umar A. Oseni was the Chief Executive Officer of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), a multilateral financial organization. He was also the Executive Director (Legal and Compliance) and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the IILM. Dr. Umar is a member of the Financial Regulation Advisory Council of Experts (FRACE) of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He is also a member of the Governance and Ethics Board of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).
Hani Khateb
Investment & Startup Advisor
Strategic advisor for investment opportunities and startup growth with extensive experience in venture capital and business development.
Our Collective Mission
At QistasChain, our team combines deep expertise in blockchain technology with comprehensive knowledge of Islamic finance principles. We are committed to creating innovative solutions that bridge the gap between modern financial technology and traditional Islamic values.
Our diverse team brings together technical brilliance, Shariah expertise, and business acumen to deliver products that are not only technologically advanced but also fully compliant with Islamic principles. We believe in transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in all business dealings.
Together, we are working to build a more ethical business ecosystem through blockchain technology, making Islamic finance more accessible, efficient, and secure for businesses and investors around the world.
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