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Dubai Investments names new Chief Financial Officer

DUBAI
Dubai Investments names new Chief Financial Officer

Dubai Investments, a UAE-based multi-asset investment Group managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, has announced the promotion of Nishant Shah to the post of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 

He had been serving as the Acting Chief Financial Officer since July 2025, having previously held the role of Finance Director, ensuring continuity and stability within the Group’s finance function during the leadership transition, said a statement from Dubai Investments.

In this role, Nishant will be responsible for leading the Group’s financial strategy, overseeing financial reporting, treasury and investment activities in addition to further strengthening financial governance across Dubai Investments’ diversified portfolio.

Since joining Dubai Investments in 2019, Nishant Shah has played a key role in enhancing financial reporting frameworks, reinforcing internal controls and supporting mergers, acquisitions and financing initiatives across the group, it stated. 

Prior to joining Dubai Investments, he held senior audit and advisory roles at KPMG Lower Gulf, where he worked with listed companies, multinational corporations and large family‑owned businesses, it added.

Established in 1995, Dubai Investments is one of the leading investments Group in the UAE, initiating new businesses and partnering with dynamic entities, creating strategic investment opportunities across the region. 

With 15,805 shareholders, a paid-up capital of AED 4.25 billion and total assets worth more than AED 23.6 billion, the Group applies insight and experience to expand and be a reliable growth driver for businesses within sectors like real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, education, investments and services.-TradeArabia News Service