Meet Our Dedicated Team
At Middle East Investment Group, our team partners with ambitious founders, combining strategic expertise with disciplined capital to build enduring businesses.
Our Mission
At Middle East Investment Group, our investors bring passion and expertise to fuel startups with potential.
Our Approach
We focus on nurturing entrepreneurs by providing not just capital but guidance and support every step.
Our Vision
To build a portfolio of resilient, high-impact companies that drive sustainable long-term growth across the region and beyond.
Our Founders
Sheikh Hamdan Founder & Chairman
Sheikh Hamdan is a visionary entrepreneur and strategic investor with more than two decades of experience in international finance, infrastructure development, and cross-border investments. As the founding chairman of Middle East Investment Group, he has played a central role in shaping the firm’s global investment strategy and expanding its presence across multiple regions and sectors.
Known for identifying high-potential opportunities in emerging markets, he has led investments across industries such as natural resources, real estate, energy, aviation, and technology. His leadership emphasizes responsible investment, strategic partnerships, and sustainable development, ensuring long-term value for investors and project stakeholders.
Sheikh Khalid Altayer Co-Founder & Director of International Strategy
Sheikh Khalid Altayer is an international finance specialist and strategic advisor with extensive experience in global capital markets, corporate development, and cross-border project structuring. As Co-Founder and Director of International Strategy at Middle East Investment Group, he plays a key role in developing the firm’s global partnerships and identifying high-potential investment opportunities across international markets.
With professional experience spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Khalid has been involved in structuring investment transactions across sectors including technology, renewable energy, infrastructure, and venture development. He focuses on connecting institutional capital with high-growth projects while supporting companies preparing for international expansion and long-term strategic growth.
Sheikh Ali Juma Musharaffi Co-Founder & Managing Director
Sheikh Ali Juma Musharaffi is the Managing Director of Middle East Investment Group and a key driver behind the firm’s international investment initiatives. With extensive experience in financial structuring, project financing, and global investment syndication, he plays a central role in evaluating and executing high-value investment opportunities across diverse sectors.
Throughout his career, he has worked closely with private investors, multinational corporations, and government entities to facilitate capital deployment across industries including mining, biotechnology, aviation, education, and advanced technology. At the firm, he oversees due diligence, project evaluation, and investor relations, ensuring investments align with the company’s strategic vision and long-term growth objectives.
Kurt Clum Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Kurt Clum – Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Kurt Clum serves as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Middle East Investment Group, where he leads operational management, corporate strategy, and business execution. He oversees the coordination of internal operations, implementation of business objectives, and development of processes that support the company’s efficiency, performance, and long-term growth.
With a focus on organizational leadership and operational excellence, Kurt works to strengthen business infrastructure, improve operational workflows, and align teams and resources with the firm’s strategic priorities. He also supports the execution of corporate initiatives, development of strategic partnerships, and expansion of business activities across international markets, helping position the organization for sustainable growth and operational success.
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