role as CEO of EDGE. In October 2020, Al Bannai became a Board Member with the UAE Space Agency. In April 2021, he was appointed as a Board Member at the United Arab Emirates University. In January 2022, Al Bannai was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of EDGE Group. In January 2022, Al Bannai was appointed as a Board Member of the Emirates Research and Development Council. Education Al Bannai graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Boston University. He has also earned a Master's degree in Shipping Trade and Finance from City, University of London. Honors Lifetime Achievement Award (2005) from Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Arabian Business Entrepreneur of the Year (2005). Technology Business Leader of the Year (2017) at the Gulf Business Awards. Gulf Business’ 100 Most Powerful Arabs list. Forbes list of Top CEOs in the Middle East (2021). See also EDGE Group Axiom Telecom Technology Innovation Institute References Living people Emirati business executives Year of birth missing (living people)