Céleste, SO/ Uptown Dubai
Uptown Tower
11 June 2026
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Patrick Ghata
Associate Director for Financial Services,
DMCC
Speaker Profile
Patrick Ghata
Associate Director for Financial Services,DMCC
Patrick Ghata is the Associate Director - Financial Services at DMCC, overseeing the development of DMCC’s financial products and online trade solutions. A trade finance specialist, he drives strategic campaigns to promote Dubai as a leading international Islamic finance hub.
In addition to managing conventional financial products, much of his work is focused on enhancing DMCC’s Islamic finance solutions, including Commodity Murabaha and Salam.
Previously, Patrick led DMCC Tradeflow, where he played a pivotal role in expanding its financial capabilities and strengthening its position in commodity trade finance. He was part of the team that launched the successful DMCC Warehouse Inspection and Ratings Programme in 2013, an assessment procedure that certifies the authenticity and safety of storage operators registered in the DMCC Tradeflow network.
With more than 16 years of experience in international finance and trade, Patrick has held a range of senior positions at DMCC since joining the organisation in 2013. He also oversees the energy sector at DMCC and has been instrumental in the growth of the Energy Club.
Patrick holds a BFA degree from the American University in Dubai.
Hadi Allawi
Partner,
Deloitte
Speaker Profile
Hadi Allawi
Partner,Deloitte
Hadi is the MENA Immigration Leader and has 16 years’ experience supporting clients in their business and operational strategies across the region. He leads a team of 36 professionals delivering services across 15 jurisdictions.
He has advised leading multinationals across sectors including FMCG, extractives, telecoms, healthcare, banking, and financial services, supporting them through all stages of the business lifecycle—from market entry and expansion to mergers, acquisitions, and exit strategies.
Additionally, he has advised regional governments on immigration policy and programme design.
Fadi Fakhouri
Partner,
Deloitte
Speaker Profile
Fadi Fakhouri
Partner,Deloitte
Fadi is a Partner at Deloitte Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory with over 22 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, governance, and compliance. Over the past decade, he has specialised in GRC, capacity building, and corporate culture, helping organisations develop risk-intelligent strategies across governance and operational levels.
He has led multiple projects establishing and operating GRC functions for government entities in KSA, delivering robust frameworks and ensuring effective implementation. His expertise includes governance design, enterprise risk assessment, and compliance programme development.
Noor Younes
Senior Manager,
Deloitte
Speaker Profile
Noor Younes
Senior Manager,Deloitte
Noor is a Senior Manager in Deloitte’s Governance, Risk and Compliance team, with over 13 years of experience in corporate governance. Her expertise includes managing projects related to board governance, assessing corporate governance compliance, and advising on governance requirements. At Deloitte, she leads governance projects across both financial and non-financial services sectors, working with large and complex organizations. Noor is currently pursuing certification as a company secretary and governance professional.
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Understand how to approach succession planning and leadership transitions
Get real-world insights from advisory experts working closely with family structures
Opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with speakers
Family office principals and decision-makers
Next-generation family business leaders
Wealth, governance, and investment professionals within family structures
HR, advisory, and strategy teams supporting family offices
DMCC Wealth Hub members focused on long-term planning and succession