Karim Kawar
Director/Board Member at JORDAN AHLI BANK
Profile
Karim Tawfik Amin Kawar is the founder of Oasis500 (founded in 2010) and Edama Association (founded in 2008).
He is also the founder of Information Technology Association of Jordan.
His current jobs include Vice Chairman at Al-Faris National Co. for Investment & Export Plc, Vice Chairman at National Computer Co. Ltd Optimiza, Chairman at IrisGuard UK Ltd., Chairman at National Health Insurance Administration Co., Chairman at Kawar Energy, Chairman at King's Academy, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at Jordan Ahli Bank, Director at Shams Maan Solar UK Ltd., Director at Kawar Solar Investments Ltd., Trustee at King Abdullah II Fund For Development, Trustee at Jordan River Foundation, President at Kawar Group, President at Bridges of Understanding, Trustee at American University of Madaba, President at Jordan Computer Society, and Trustee at Jordan Strategy Forum.
His former jobs include Chairman at Jordan Wood Industries (2016-2018), Director at United Insurance Co. Ltd.
(Jordan), and Member-Management Committee at National Equipment & Technical Services.
He completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College in 1987.
Karim Kawar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| AL-FARIS NATIONAL COMPANY FOR INVESTMENT & EXPORT P.L.C. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-13 |
| JORDAN AHLI BANK | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-28 |
| Edama Association | Founder | 2007-12-31 |
Kawar Solar Investments Ltd.
 Kawar Solar Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Kawar Solar Investments Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2014. The private company is based in London, UK. The company functions as an investment holding company. | Director/Board Member | 2014-06-18 |
Shams Maan Solar UK Ltd.
 Shams Maan Solar UK Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Shams Maan Solar UK Ltd. is an investment company that provides services to solar plants. The joint venture company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2014. | Director/Board Member | 2014-06-23 |
Oasis500
 Oasis500 Investment ManagersFinance Oasis500 is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Walid Tahabsem and Karim Tawfik Amin Kawar. The firm is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Information Technology Association of Jordan
 Information Technology Association of Jordan Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Information Technology Association of Jordan operates as an industry support association for Jordan’s Information and Communication Technology sector. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. | Founder | - |
| Jordan Strategy Forum | Director/Board Member | - |
| King's Academy | Chairman | - |
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Training of Karim Kawar
| Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| AL-FARIS NATIONAL COMPANY FOR INVESTMENT & EXPORT P.L.C. | Distribution Services |
| JORDAN AHLI BANK | Finance |
| JORDAN WOOD INDUSTRIES COMPANY | Consumer Durables |
| UNITED INSURANCE COMPANY | Finance |
| Private companies | 16 |
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King Abdullah II Fund For Development
 King Abdullah II Fund For Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services King Abdullah II Fund for Development provides scholarships and funding. It is a non governmental organization that provides scholarships and funds to support higher education. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. | Commercial Services |
Information Technology Association of Jordan
Information Technology Association of Jordan Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Information Technology Association of Jordan operates as an industry support association for Jordan’s Information and Communication Technology sector. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. | Technology Services |
National Computer Co. Ltd Optimiza
 National Computer Co. Ltd Optimiza Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Al-Faris National Co. for Investment & Export Plc, National Computer Co. Ltd Optimiza is a Jordanian company that wholesales hardware products. The company is located in Jordan. | Distribution Services |
| Jordan River Foundation | |
Kawar Energy
 Kawar Energy Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Kawar Energy provides renewable energy solutions. It offers PV and CPV and CSP solar energy, and operations and maintenance. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. | Utilities |
Oasis500
Oasis500 Investment ManagersFinance Oasis500 is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Walid Tahabsem and Karim Tawfik Amin Kawar. The firm is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. | Finance |
| Bridges of Understanding | |
| Edama Association | |
| Jordan Computer Society | |
Shams Maan Solar UK Ltd.
Shams Maan Solar UK Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Shams Maan Solar UK Ltd. is an investment company that provides services to solar plants. The joint venture company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2014. | Finance |
Kawar Solar Investments Ltd.
Kawar Solar Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Kawar Solar Investments Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2014. The private company is based in London, UK. The company functions as an investment holding company. | Finance |
IrisGuard UK Ltd.
 IrisGuard UK Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services IrisGuard UK Ltd. provides iris biometric homeland security solutions. It supports government and private enterprises as well as system integrators in building large-scale iris solutions requiring pristine camera devices, performance, scalability and accuracy. The company provides complete solutions including the manufacturing of iris cameras. IrisGuard was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Buckinghamshire, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
| National Equipment & Technical Services | |
Kawar Group
 Kawar Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Kawar Group provides shipping, travel, information, healthcare, and investment services. It also offers trade and project development, energy, water, and environmental services. The company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. | Finance |
| National Health Insurance Administration Co. | |
| Jordan Strategy Forum |
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