Passionate leaders, innovative thinkers
Mr. Gragash has been the Founding Chairman of Daman, a non-banking financial services company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, since 1998.
Mr. Gargash is a frequent public speaker and a commentator on regional socio-economic issues and trends. He wrote a popular daily column in the UAE’s Al Ittihad newspaper from 1997 to 2008. As an enthusiastic art collector, Mr. Gargash has established the Daman Middle East Art Fund, which invests in Middle Eastern contemporary art and supports regional artists.
Ahmed began his career at Menacorp as the VP of its Institutional Trading Deak in Dubai. Before joining Menacorp, Ahmed had significant positions with prominent Mena brokerage firms, including Raddah Investment, Naeem Holding, CI Capital, and Dynamic Securities Trading.
Ahmed holds an MBA from Hult International Business School in Dubai and a BA in Economics from Cairo University. Ahmed has CISI certification.
Daman Securities LLC is a limited liability company registered in the United Arab Emirates under Commercial Registration Number 2112974 and is licensed and regulated by the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (“SCA”) for the first category (Dealing in Securities), and operating under SCA license number 604020 to engage in (i)Trading and clearing broker, (ii)Global markets trading broker, and (iii)Over-the-Counter Derivatives Contracts and Foreign Exchange Spot Markets. Our principal place of business is located at the World Trade Centre, 14th floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
RISK WARNING: Some financial products are complex instruments. They come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to incur losses and have the appropriate risk appetite.
NOTE: The products and services offered by Daman Securities LLC are not intended for residents of Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Congo, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea (DPRK), Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, or to any person in any country or jurisdiction where the offer of such products and services would be contrary to local law or regulation. This list is not exhaustive and subject to change. Please contact us directly for more information.