Arqaam Capital’s Nour Eldin Sherif mentored the team from Middlesex University Dubai, securing second place in the UAE finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge

The CFA Institute Research Challenge, hosted by CFA Society Emirates, continues to raise the bar for applied equity research in the UAE.

For the 2025–2026 cycle:
• 9 universities
• ~50 students
• 9 industry mentors
• 1 subject company: AlDar Properties

Students delivered institutional-grade financial analysis, built valuation models, and presented investment recommendations to a panel of industry judges — reflecting the rigor of global equity research platforms.

We are proud that Arqaam Capital’s Nour Eldin Sherif, CFA mentored the team from Middlesex University Dubai, securing second place in the UAE finals. At Arqaam, developing the next generation of analysts is not an initiative — it is part of how we build the future of regional capital markets.

The winning UAE team now advances to the regional stage, with the opportunity to compete globally.

Talent is not the question.

Execution is.