Dr.Issa

Secretary

Qualifications:
• September 2015 to October 2018: International Islamic University Malaysia Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance [IIiBF]. PhD in Islamic Banking and Finance.
• 2010-2013: International Islamic University Malaysia Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance [IIiBF]. MS. In Islamic Banking and Finance.
• 2007-2010: Muslim University of Morogoro Bachelor of Islamic Studies with Education majoring in Islamic Knowledge and Arabic.

Professional Experience:
• 1st February to date: Ag. Manager Shari’ah Compliance, The People’s Bank of Zanzibar Limited, Zanzibar.
• October 2018 to 31st January 2023: Lecturer at Muslim University of Morogoro, teaching at the Faculty of Business Administration: Department of Islamic Banking and Finance: Courses taught: Islamic Banking and Finance, Islamic Commercial Law I and II, Islamic Insurance [Takaful], Islamic Capital Markets, Foundation of Islamic Economics, Islamic Wealth Management, etc.
• October 2013 September 2018: Assistant Lecturer at Muslim University of Morogoro, teaching Islamic Finance, Islamic Insurance, Islamic Economics, Risk Management in Islamic Banking system, Islamic Law of Contract, Islamic Commercial Law, and other related disciplines in Islamic Banking and Finance.

Key Appointments:
• 1st February to date: Ag. Secretary to the Shari’ah Advisory Committee (SAC), PBZ IKHLAS LTD, Zanzibar.
• 22nd May 2022 to 31st January 2023: Appointed as secretary to the special academic meeting under the DVC-Academic, Muslim University of Morogoro.
• April 2022 to 31st January 2023: Chairman of MUM STAFF SACOSS
• 1st June 2021 to 31st January 2023: Signatory of MAAFA FUND, Muslim University of Morogoro.
• June 2020: Founder of MAAFA FUND at MUM. Proposed this idea to the management and was accepted by majority and got approved for its implementation.
• 1st January 2020 to 2021: Appointed member of MUM Students’ Disciplinary Sub-Committee.
• 1st April 2019 to 31st January 2023: Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, Muslim University of Morogoro.
• 1st April 2019 to 31st January 2023: Member of the Examination Committee of the Muslim University of Morogoro.
• 1st April 2019 to 31st January 2023: Senate member of the Muslim University of Morogoro Senate Meetings.
• 1st April 2019 to 31st January 2023: Management Member of the Muslim University of Morogoro Management Meetings.
• September 2018 to 31st January 2023: Treasurer of the Tanzania Muslim Volunteers Trust (TAMVOT).
• March 2016 to April 2017: President of the IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance Students’ Society (IIiBF Students’ Society), Malaysia.
• September 2014 to September 2015: Deputy Chairman of the Tanzania Muslim Volunteers Trust (TAMVOT).
• October 2013 to September 2015: Treasurer of the Tanzania Muslim Volunteers Trust (TAMVOT).
• 2012: Co-founder of the IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance Students’ Society (IIiBF Student’s Society).
• 2009-2010: Elected as the vice president of the Muslim University of Morogoro Students Organization [MUMSO]
• 2008/2009: Vice president of the Muslim University of Morogoro Arabic Club.

Hamed Rashid H. Hikmany

Date of Birth: 20 December, 1950; Zanzibar

Qualifications:
• Associate Professor of Economics, International University of Africa, Khartoum, 2013
• Ph. D in Economics of Education, University of Wales College of Cardiff, UK 1990
• MA Economics of Education, University of London, UK 1987

Professional Experience:
• Acting Vice Chancellor, Abdulrahman Al Sumait University, Zanzibar, 2014-2018
• Acting Principal, University College of Education Zanzibar, 2012-2014
• Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs, University College of Education, 2011-2012
• Commissioner for National Planning and Sector Development, Ministry of Finance and Planning, 2008-2010 (Mandatory retirement)
• Project Coordinator-Ministry of Finance and Planning (UNDP) Zanzibar,2005 – 2008
• Director General, Zanzibar Investment Promotion Agency 1997-2005
• Senior Lecturer – Microeconomics, Zanzibar University (P/T), 1998-1999
• Commissioner for External Finance and International Cooperation, Ministry of Finance, 1991-1996

Key Appointments:
• Chairman, Board of Directors, Zanzibar Revenue Authority, 2023-
• Chairman of the Government Reform Committee for Wakf and Trust Commission, 2022-
• Chairman, Shariah Advisory Committee, PBZ Islamic Banking Division, 2022 to date
• Member of Management Board, Zanzibar Law Resource Centre, 2012-2023
• Deputy Chairman, Shariah Advisory Committee, PBZ Islamic Banking Division, 2020
• Chairman of the Management Board, Wakf and Trust Commission, 2018-
• Member of the Senate, Zanzibar University, 2008-2021
• Member of the Higher Council, University College of Education, Zanzibar 2008-2017
• Member of the Council, the State University of Zanzibar, 2013-2015
• Member of the Senate, the State University of Zanzibar, 2013-2015
• Member of the Council, Muslim University of Morogoro, 2004-2014
• Member of the Senate, Muslim University of Morogoro, 2004-2014
• Member of the Finance and Planning Committee, Muslim University of Morogoro, 2004-2014
• Chairman of the Board, Zanzibar Insurance Corporation, 2011-2014
• Deputy Chairman, Tanzania National Examinations Council, 2001-2003
• Chairman, Zanzibar Library Reform Committee, 2001-2002
• Chairman, Zanzibar Education Council, 2001 – 2003
• Chairman Zanzibar Research Committee for Growth and Poverty Reduction, 2002-2005
• Deputy Chairman of the Board, Zanzibar Muslims Academy, 2001-2003
• Chairman of the Board, Zanzibar Educational Journal, 1991-1993

Sheikh Abdulla Talib Abdulla

Member

Qualifications:
• MA in Religions, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Islamic University in Uganda, 2009.
• PGD International Relations and Diplomacy, Centre for Foreign Relations, Dar-es-Salaam, 2001
• BA Sharia’h, Islamic University of Medina, Saudi Arabia,1996

Professional Experience:
• Executive Secretary (CEO) Waqf and Trust Commission (Feb 2011 – Present)
• Acting Secretary to the Zanzibar Grand Mufti’s Office (March -May 2018)
• Foreign Relations Officer and Principal Assistant to the Executive Secretary of Waqf and Trust Commission (Aug 2004-Feb 2011)
• Assistant Head of Islamic Affairs’ Unit in WTC Oct 1996- Aug 2004

Key Appointments:
• Member of the Zanzibar Supreme Council of Ulamaa (Feb, 2003 - present)
• Chairman of the Tanzania Hajj Affairs Bureau (Jan 2014 – present)
• Vice Chairman, Zanzibar Interfaith Committee on Peace and Tranquility.

Shkh. Ali Sharif Maalim

Member

Qualification:
• Diploma in Islamic Banking and Financing, Zanzibar University 2005
• A post graduate Diploma in Islamic Judiciary and Islamic Policy, The Islamic University of Medina, Kingdom of Saud Arabia, 2006
• Bachelor in Islamic Shariah, The Islamic University of Medina, Kingdom of Saud Arabia, 2005.

Professional Experience:
• District’s Kadhi, Zanzibar Kadhi’s Court, 2020 – present.
• Sharia Compliance Officer, PBZ Islamic Bank. 2010 – 2020.
• Tutor, Teacher’s College- Muslim Academy Zanzibar, 2006 – 2010.

Mohamed Issa Hemed

Member

Qualification
• Diploma in Islamic Knowledge (Thaanawy), Arusha Islamic Institute (1988-1990)
• Attended Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Majoring in Islamic banking and finance, Islamic Online University (2021 to date).
• Certified Sukuk Professional, Alhuda-Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics

Professional Experience:
• Trainers of various Trainings on Islamic Banking & Finance (2010 to date) Training Organized by BoT, Insurance, Companies, various local banks Online and on Ground, trainings organized by AlhudaCIBE, Dubai & Mytradefinance Pty Limited, SA
• Deputy Secretary General, Muslim Scholars Organization-Tanzania, 2010-2017
• Deputy Secretary General, Supreme Sunnah Organizations-Tanzania, 2011 to date
• Secretary General, The Islamic Foundation (TIF) 2017-2018
• Secretary Shariah Board Stanbic Islamic Window, Stanbic Bank Islamic Window, 2010-2013

Key Appointments:
• Founder Member CIFCA, Shari’ah Advisor, Center for Islamic Finance, Compliance and Advice (CIFCA) Centre’s Coordinator, 2010 to date.
• Trainer- BoT Officials training on Islamic Banking, Bank of Tanzania (BOT), 2012
• Consultancy Work on Islamic Banking, Engaged by CRDB Bank PLC as Consultant to CRDB Microfinance, 2016
• Shari’ah Advisor, Alhuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics, Alhuda-CIBE, Dubai, 2020 to date
• Chief Executive Officer, Mayzuh Company Limited, 2020
• Consultant-HMO Africa Takaful – Burundi, 2021
• Director of Shari’ah Banking and Finance, Mytradefinance Pty Limited, Jo’burg South Africa, 2021
• Lead Trainer, Training to CMSA on Sukuk, Tanzania, 2022
• Amongst 10 international trainers who conducted training on Sukuk to Bangladesh Central Bank and Various Bangladesh Financial Institutions, Alhuda-CIBE International Trainings, 2022
• Lead Technical expert & Shari’ah Advisor2, KCB Bank Sahl Sukuk, 2022
• Chairman Board of Directors, 21. African Islamic Capital Markets, Banking and Insurance Company Ltd, 2022.
• Chairman-Board of Directors2, Yusra Takaful Brokerage, 2022
• Lead -CIFCA Shari’ah Advisors, Zanzibar Insurance Cooperation Takaful Setup, 2022
• Technical Team Member for Takaful Guidelines 2022, TIRA Shari’ah Advisory Team, 2022.
• Chairman Board of Directors, Yusra Sukuk Company Limited, 2022
• Member of a Task Force formed by MoFP URT on Sovereign and Quasi Sukuk Guidelines 2022, National Task Force Member, 2022
• Member of CMSA Task Force of Sukuk Guidelines, CMSA Task Force Member, 2022.