Saud Siddiqui

COO at Khalij Group

Saud is a seasoned financial consultant with more than two decades of experience across audit, M&A, and product development in both conventional and Islamic financial markets. An accredited internal and IT auditor, he advises on the creation and structuring of Shari’a‑compliant asset classes, ranging from corporate funds to sophisticated trade‑based products.

He currently serves on the AAOIFI working group for Commodity Murabaha, where he leverages strong relationships with leading Shari’a scholars to bridge the gap between theoretical compliance and real‑world commercial application. His expertise is particularly valuable to stakeholders navigating the regulatory, structural, and product‑development complexities of Middle Eastern markets and the broader Shari’a‑compliant investment landscape.