Abdul Gafoor Thange

Mr. Abdul Gafoor Thange is an Indian national and a finance professional currently serving as Country Manager – Dubai (MENA Region Division) at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB Group). He is part of the Business Development Department, where he is responsible for originating and developing Shariah-compliant risk mitigation and credit enhancement solutions across the MENA region. Mr. Thange holds a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and a Postgraduate qualification in Finance. He has over 16 years of professional experience in trade finance and corporate banking, with strong exposure to structured trade products, working capital financing, and cross-border transactions. Prior to joining ICIEC, Mr. Thange worked with the State Bank of India (SBI), DIFC Branch – Dubai, where he was involved in trade finance and corporate banking, supporting regional and international clients. In March 2022,