In this eye-opening episode, Khaloud Alhammdi shares her candid perspective on being a woman in a high-stakes treasury role.

We explore the skills that matter most, the challenges that still persist, and what true progress in the profession really looks like.

00:00 Intro

00:57 Guest Intro

02:23 How a Treasury Journey Looks Like

05:28 Exiting The Comfort Zone

10:11 Banking Treasury vs Corporate Treasury

12:07 How to Approach Change

16:57 How to Set Your Goals

20:41 How to Add Value as a Leader

26:24 Technical Skills Women Need in Treasury

29:53 Being Resilient Approaching New Tech

36:17 What is Next for Women in Treasury

Guest Speaker Name: Khaloud Alhammadi

Title: Director of Treasury at Abu Dhabi Ports

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaloud-alhammadi-09804215/

Company Link: http://www.adportsgroup.com/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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A Word from our partner:

Treasury is changing fast: new risks, new regulations, and new opportunities.

So how do you stay ahead?

The Association of Corporate Treasurers has been helping professionals globally for nearly 50 years.

From qualifications and training to networks, events, and exclusive content, the ACT is where you can grow your skills and connect with a global community of treasury professionals.

Become part of a network that gives you a stronger voice and the chance to shape the future of your profession.

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Treasury and tax are often treated as separate worlds — but can one thrive without the other?

In this episode we unpack how tax knowledge influences treasury operations, strategy, and compliance — and why this understanding is becoming essential for treasurers in today’s global landscape.

00:00 Intro

00:54 Guest Intro

03:54 How a To Learn Treasury on The Job

09:38 How to Approach a New Treasury Role

13:45 Managing a Project From Both Tax & Treasury Prespectives

20:25 How Important is Tax For Treasurers

24:06 What's Transfer Pricing & Its Impact on Tax & Treasury

32:53 What's Financial Transfer Pricing & How to Manage it?

35:22 The New Global Minimum Corporate Tax & It's Impact

41:13 The Tax Environment in the GCC

45:35 The Evolution of Tax & Treasury Roles With AI

Guest Speaker Name: Mark Hemmings

Title: Senior VP Treasury & Tax at Kent

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhemmings1/

Company Link: http://www.kentplc.com/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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A word from our partner:

Treasury is changing fast: new risks, new regulations, and new opportunities.

So how do you stay ahead?

The Association of Corporate Treasurers has been helping professionals globally for nearly 50 years.

From qualifications and training to networks, events, and exclusive content, the ACT is where you can grow your skills and connect with a global community of treasury professionals.

Become part of a network that gives you a stronger voice and the chance to shape the future of your profession.

Visit treasurers.org to find out more.

Everyone is talking about stablecoins — but few are asking the real question: Can they be trusted by treasurers and banks?

In this episode, we explore the stablecoin landscape in the UAE and wider Middle East — from regulation to adoption.

00:00 Intro

01:16 Guest Intro

02:16 Why Stablecoins Matter?

07:02 The Evolution of the Stablecoins Space

08:58 How Can Treasurers Accept Stablecoins?

13:07 MESA's Mission to Help Treasurers and Bankers

18:41 Stablecoins Regulators in the UAE

26:12 Banks Involvement With Stablecoins

28:25 How Regulations Legitimise Stablecoins for Treasurers and Banks

32:18 Central Bank Digital Currencies vs. Stablecoins

36:56 Pros and Cons of Digital Currencies

41:00 What's Missing for Stablecoins Adoption by Treasurers

Guest Speaker Name: Ramy Soliman

Title: Co-Founder Middle East Stablecoin Association

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasoliman/

Company Link: https://mesaofficial.com/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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A word from our partner:

Treasury is changing fast: new risks, new regulations, and new opportunities.

So how do you stay ahead?

The Association of Corporate Treasurers has been helping professionals globally for nearly 50 years.

From qualifications and training to networks, events, and exclusive content, the ACT is where you can grow your skills and connect with a global community of treasury professionals.

Become part of a network that gives you a stronger voice and the chance to shape the future of your profession.

Visit treasurers.org to find out more.

Behind every mega-project, there’s a secret source of funding that makes it possible: Export Credit Agencies (ECAs). In this episode, we dive into how ECA financing works, why it matters for corporates and treasurers, and how it can unlock opportunities that traditional financing can’t.

00:00 Intro

00:43 What is an ECA?

05:28 How it Benefits Overseas Buyers & Projects

09:07 Product Financing vs. Project Financing

14:00 The Eligibility for ECA Financing

22:58 The Benefits of ECA Financing

28:03 The Pricing Structure of an ECA Facility

38:00 Why Treasurers & Bankers Love ECA Financing

39:26 Which Sectors Benefit From ECAs

43:54 The Minimum Value of an ECA Facility

46:00 Supplier Credit Facility by ECAs.

Guest Speaker Name: Graham Scopes

Title: International Export Finance Executive, UKEF

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-scopes-159582/

Company Link: https://www.ukexportfinance.gov.uk/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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A word from our partner:

Treasury is changing fast: new risks, new regulations, and new opportunities.

So how do you stay ahead?

The Association of Corporate Treasurers has been helping professionals globally for nearly 50 years.

From qualifications and training to networks, events, and exclusive content, the ACT is where you can grow your skills and connect with a global community of treasury professionals.

Become part of a network that gives you a stronger voice and the chance to shape the future of your profession.

Visit treasurers.org to find out more.

In this episode, we explore what is #Bitcoin and why Corporates and Treasurers need to consider it in their strategy.

00:00 Intro

00:11 Guest Intro

01:03 The Shift from Traditional Finance To Bitcoin

03:04 Bitcoin as an Asset

06:20 The Blockchain Network for Bitcoin

07:56 Bitcoin vs. Gold

14:59 Bitcoin Mobility and Scarcity

16:32 Bitcoin Decentralization

21:34 Why Can't We Create Another Bitcoin

25:07 Why Institutions are Adopting Bitcoin

32:11 Bitcoin Utility and Impact on Green Energy

36:09 The Different Ways to Get Exposure to Bitcoin

43:12 Governance Around Bitcoin Adoption

45:50 How to Adopt a Bitcoin Strategy

48:04 Reporting & Regulations Around Bitcoin Adoption

52:33 How Can Onramp MENA Help

Guest Speaker Name: Ralph Gebran

Title: Managing Partner at Onramp MENA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphgebran/

Company Link: https://www.onrampmena.com/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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In this episode, we go step by setp, how Treasury Transformation is done, and how it upscales the Treasury department's performance. From implementing a TMS - Treasury Managment System to creating a Treasury SSC - Shared Service Center.

00:00 Intro

00:11 Guest Intro

01:55 What are the Reasons for Treasury Transformation

05:11 What It Was Like Before The Transformation

10:10 Building The Business Case for Top Managment

15:57 Having a Shared Service Center is The Icing on The Cake

18:45 The Prerequisites for Treasury Transformation

22:35 Defining The Treasury Policy

24:50 Choosing Your Treasury Management System

26:55 Summarizing The 3 Main Prerequisities

28:39 Resources Required for The Transformation

32:01 The 3 Phases of Treasury Transformation

34:38 Phase 1 of The Transformation - Prerequisites & Integration

39:07 Phase 2 of The Transformation - Transactions & Reporting

42:04 Phase 3 of The Transformation - The Shared Service Center

46:32 Summarizing The 3 Phases of Treasury Transformation

47:47 Facing Challenges During The Transformation

53:05 Lessons Learned From The Transformation

Guest Speaker Name: Roshun Tulkens

Title: Deputy Treasurer at Agility

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshuntulkens/

Company Link: http://www.agility.com/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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In this episode, we explore what is a Blockchain Network and it's potential use cases that would help Treasurers navigate challenges around Payments, KYC, Compliance, Trade Finance and ESG!

00:00 Intro

02:00 What is The Blockchain Network

04:00 Different Types of Blockchain Networks

05:33 The Challenge of Adopting Blockchain in Treasury

06:54 Blockchain Network is an Open Ledger

08:09 What Areas Can Blockchain Help Improve

12:17 Payments on The Blockchain Network

16:20 Crypto and Stablecoins on The Blockchain Network

18:41 Different Providers of Blockchain Solutions in The Market

21:25 How to Move Docs Over The Blockchain and What is Tokenization

23:10 What is an NFT Non Fungible Token

25:32 ESG on The Blockchain Network

29:28 Challenges In Rolling Out The Blockchain Solutions

31:49 Transparency and Privacy on The Blockchain Network

34:13 Blockchain Potential Yet To Be Uncovered

35:08 How Can We Start and Who Should Drive The Adoption of Blockchain

Guest Speaker Name: Royston Da Costa

Title: Assitant Treasurer at Ferguson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royston-da-costa-4a24826/

Company Link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ferguson-official/about/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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In this episode, we explore what a Treasury Management System (TMS) is, how it empowers businesses and Treasurers to optimize their liquidity performance, and what to expect during the onboarding process Discover how leveraging a TMS can help your organization outperform in today’s dynamic financial landscape.

00:00 Intro

00:14 Guest Intro and Role in Kyriba

03:05 What are The Challenges That The TMS Tackles

05:24 Gen AI in TMS

07:11 Cash Position Visibility on TMS

10:13 Bank Statements Reconciliation on TMS

13:05 Kyriba Connectivity in Africa

14:29 TMS Key Players in The Market

15:59 Doing Payments on TMS

18:17 How Kyriba Helped During COVID

21:20 How TMS Helps Treasurers Beyond Payments and Cash Position

24:48 Kyriba Access to Market Data

25:50 The Different Modules on Kyriba

27:58 Liquidity Planning on Kyriba

30:15 Risk Management on Kyriba

32:17 TMS Onboarding Process and Requirements

37:07 How Kyriba Helps in Presenting the ROI of TMS

39:07 Kyriba Software Security and Compliance Measures

40:33 How to Use Consultants to Help with Onboarding

43:41 Why Kyriba vs Other TMS Porviders

Guest Speaker Name: Mustafa Shaaban

Title: Head of Customer Success at Kyriba - CEMEA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafashaaban/

Company Link: https://www.kyriba.com

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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In this episode, we collaborate with The Treasury Career Corner to bring you practical insights into the processes, requirements, and tools a Treasurer needs to navigate international roles across the US, Europe, UK, and the MEA region.

00:00 Intro

01:06 The hard fact about moving abroad

04:18 Differences between junior and senior roles

09:14 FX risk knowledge requirements

13:34 Interest rate risk knowledge requirements

14:52 Payment tools and challenges

15:40 Regulations and treasury structures

20:26 TMS and system integration challenges

21:33 Security challenges

23:19 Trade agreements knowledge

24:14 Options to move to MEA

28:11 Latest salary survey results

31:06 Why treasurers look for new opportunities

35:12 Real-life examples of moving abroad

36:52 The right reasons to move

41:03 Checklist for moving abroad

42:44 How to approach recruiters for international roles

Guest Speaker:

Mike Richards – CEO, Treasury Career Corner

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrtreasury/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-career-corner/

Host:

Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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In this episode, we dive into what makes a good corporate treasurer from A to Z.

00:00 Intro
00:18 Guest Intro
03:16 Importance of having a good boss
05:22 Mina's shift to academic treasury
06:50 Mina's career overview
07:52 Why Treasury career?
14:52 What to expect starting in Treasury
22:52 Building trust with banks
35:50 Choosing your banking partner
44:30 The competencies of a Senior Treasurer
54:21 The importance of certification
57:23 What is the AFP?
59:17 Closing

Guest: Mina Nasif
Title: MD, AFP MEA Partnerships
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minanasifctp/
Company: https://www.linkedin.com/school/beaconfintrain/

Host: Mohamed Kortam
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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