Oasis500 Strengthens Its Next Phase of Growth with a Restructured Board and New Executive Leadership

As Oasis500 continues to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading early-stage investment firms, the company announced a new Board composition which continues to be chaired by Mrs. Suhair Al-Ali and the appointment of Mr. Khalil Haddad as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in Oasis500’s journey toward continued growth, regional expansion, and institutional maturity. The announcement comes at a pivotal stage as Oasis500 advances its fundraising efforts for its fourth investment fund, "Oasis Ventures III,” which was launched to focus on early-stage technology companies across the MENA region and addressing the growing need to bridge the investment gap at this stage.

The newly formed Board combines the continuity of existing leadership with the addition of new regional and entrepreneurial expertise. Existing Board members, Chaired by Mrs. Suhair Al Ali, Mr. Fareed Bilbaisi, and Mr. Walid Tahabsem continue their roles alongside newly appointed Board members Mr. Zeid Farekh, Mr. Rami Qawasmi, Mr. Hussam Hammo, and Mr. Faisal Kawar. Together, the Board brings a complementary mix of expertise across investment, technology, entrepreneurship, governance, and regional business development, further strengthening Oasis500’s evolution as a regionally connected investment company capable of supporting entrepreneurs and startups across multiple markets.

In parallel, the appointment of Mr. Khalil Haddad as CEO represents an important step in accelerating the company’s next phase of execution and regional expansion. Mr. Haddad brings extensive experience in investment management, strategic partnerships, operational leadership, and business growth, complementing the current Oasis500 team’s expertise and deep understanding of the regional investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem. This new formation of board and team is expected to further strengthen institutional and regional partnerships while continuing to execute Oasis500’s vision of supporting ambitious founders and transforming innovative ideas into scalable regional businesses.