SDFC Expands Board with Appointment of Islamic Finance Expert

The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has announced the appointment of Uz. Hassan Kalaam as a non-executive director to its Board of Directors.

Kalaam currently serves as Chief Islamic Banking Officer at Bank of Maldives, where he has played a key role in the strategic development and growth of the bank’s Islamic banking services. With more than 13 years of experience in financial services, he is also a licensed Shariah Advisor.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance from the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) in Malaysia and is a Senior Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals.

With his addition, the SDFC Board now includes Mohamed Shareef, Badhurudheen Hassan, Fathimath Farihath Waheed, Hassan Kalaam, Fathimath Azma, Ahusal Mohamed, and Fathimath Yamna.