Bassim Haidar
Net worth: 100 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Net worth: 100 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Bassim Said Haidar founded Knuru Investment Ltd in 2018, where he is working as Chairman from 2018, Channel IT Group in 1999, where he is working as Chief Executive Officer from 1999, and Channel Vas Investments Ltd. in 2012, where he is working as Non-Executive Director from 2025.
Mr. Haidar also currently works at Zoey Enterprises, as Director, Bh Holdings, as Director, and World Economic Forum LLC, as Member.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OPTASIA LIMITED 7.5% | 2025-11-03 | 92,629,639 ( 7.5% ) | 100 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| CHANNEL VAS INVESTMENTS LIMITED | Founder | 2011-12-31 |
Knuru Investment Ltd
Knuru Investment Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Knuru investment invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of finance and technology. It provides financing for later stage capital requirements. | Founder | 2017-12-31 |
Channel IT Group | Chief Executive Officer | 1998-12-31 |
World Economic Forum LLC
World Economic Forum LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The company is based in New York. It serves as a platform for public-private cooperation, connecting leaders from business, government, international organizations, civil society, and academia to address challenges. The forum hosts annual meetings in Davos and other major gatherings, including thematic and regional events that foster dialogue and collaborative action. It operates through 11 centres that convene experts and leaders to generate insights and drive solutions on issues such as economic stability, climate resilience, digital trust, health, workforce reskilling, and gender equality. Initiatives like the Reskilling Revolution and the Edison Alliance promote economic and digital inclusion. The forum facilitates diplomacy and cooperation, including health programs like the Gavi vaccine alliance. Governance is guided by principles of legitimacy, accountability, transparency, and concerted action, with leadership including a board of trustees and an executive managing board. The organization emphasizes operational transparency and data privacy, employing cookies for website functions, analytics, and marketing with clear user consent and data protection policies. Part of Forum Mondial de L'Economie, World Economic Forum LLC is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1971. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Optasia (United Arab Emirates)
Optasia (United Arab Emirates) Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides air-time credit and mobile financing solutions through fintech-AI platform | Finance |
Knuru Investment Ltd
Knuru Investment Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Knuru investment invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of finance and technology. It provides financing for later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Channel IT Group | |
World Economic Forum LLC
World Economic Forum LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The company is based in New York. It serves as a platform for public-private cooperation, connecting leaders from business, government, international organizations, civil society, and academia to address challenges. The forum hosts annual meetings in Davos and other major gatherings, including thematic and regional events that foster dialogue and collaborative action. It operates through 11 centres that convene experts and leaders to generate insights and drive solutions on issues such as economic stability, climate resilience, digital trust, health, workforce reskilling, and gender equality. Initiatives like the Reskilling Revolution and the Edison Alliance promote economic and digital inclusion. The forum facilitates diplomacy and cooperation, including health programs like the Gavi vaccine alliance. Governance is guided by principles of legitimacy, accountability, transparency, and concerted action, with leadership including a board of trustees and an executive managing board. The organization emphasizes operational transparency and data privacy, employing cookies for website functions, analytics, and marketing with clear user consent and data protection policies. Part of Forum Mondial de L'Economie, World Economic Forum LLC is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1971. | Consumer Services |
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