Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haitham Alkindi - his role at Mastercard, his studies, his background, and how he's identified across languages and spellings.
Who is Haitham Alkindi?
Haitham Alkindi is a Finance undergraduate at the American University of Sharjah, graduating with honours in May 2027. He is currently on a three month Analyst internship with Mastercard's Commercial and New Payment Flows team in Dubai, and is based in the United Arab Emirates.
من هو هيثم الكندي؟
هيثم الكندي طالب تمويل في جامعة الشارقة الأمريكية، يتوقع تخرجه بمرتبة الشرف في مايو 2027، مع تخصص فرعي في الإدارة. يعمل حاليًا متدربًا محللاً لدى ماستركارد ضمن فريق التجارة وطرق الدفع الجديدة في دبي. وقد شغل قبل ذلك عدة أدوار في جامعة الشارقة الأمريكية، من بينها مستشار طلابي أول ومساعد باحث في إدارة المعرفة. كما حصل على جائزة حمدان بن راشد آل مكتوم للأداء التعليمي المتميز وجائزة الشارقة للتفوق والتميز التربوي، ويقيم في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
What does Haitham Alkindi do at Mastercard?
He works with the Commercial and New Payment Flows (CNPF) team at Mastercard's Dubai office, which handles business-to-business payments. He has helped acquire and support 22 clients across the segment and has presented commercial performance data to senior leadership.
ماذا يعمل هيثم الكندي؟
يعمل هيثم الكندي متدربًا محللاً لدى ماستركارد في مكتب دبي، ضمن فريق التجارة وطرق الدفع الجديدة (CNPF) المعني بمدفوعات الشركات. وخلال فترة التدريب ساهم في استقطاب ودعم 22 عميلاً في هذا القطاع، وقدّم بيانات الأداء التجاري أمام الإدارة العليا. ويدرس في الوقت نفسه التمويل في جامعة الشارقة الأمريكية.
What is Haitham Alkindi studying?
A BSc in Business Administration at the American University of Sharjah, majoring in Finance with a minor in Management.
When does Haitham Alkindi graduate?
May 2027, with honours.
What awards has Haitham Alkindi received?
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance (Distinguished Student category) and the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence, each of them twice. At university he has been named to both the American University of Sharjah's Dean's List and its Chancellor's List.
Has Haitham Alkindi represented the UAE internationally?
Yes, on several occasions. He was the UAE Representative at the IRENA World Leaders Summit in 2019 and, the same year, a Model United Nations Diplomacy Ambassador selected by the UAE Ministry of Education, delivering three speeches in Boston. More recently he represented the United Arab Emirates at the American University of Sharjah's Global Day, the university's largest cultural event, and has been selected as the face of its 2026 edition.
Has Haitham Alkindi appeared in the media?
Yes. The UAE Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood featured his family's win in the Distinguished Family category of the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence. Sharqiya from Kalba TV interviewed him on its morning programme about presenting and public speaking. He also appears in televised coverage from his time as Vice President of the Children Advisory Council, including remarks thanking Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak and an interview at the Emirati Children's Day press conference.
هل ظهر هيثم الكندي في وسائل الإعلام؟
نعم. من بينها تهنئة من المجلس الأعلى للأمومة والطفولة لأسرته بفوزها بجائزة الشارقة للتفوق والتميز التربوي، فئة الأسرة المتميزة؛ ولقاء معه في برنامج صباح الشرقية على قناة الشرقية من كلباء عن موهبته في التقديم والإلقاء؛ ومقطع يشكر فيه سمو الشيخة فاطمة بنت مبارك بصفته نائب رئيس المجلس الاستشاري للأطفال؛ ولقاء خلال المؤتمر الصحفي ليوم الطفل الإماراتي. كما شارك في عدد من الفعاليات الإعلامية والمنتديات الشبابية.
Does Haitham Alkindi play chess?
Yes. He is registered with FIDE, the International Chess Federation, under ID 9312455, with classical, rapid and blitz ratings of 1626, 1694 and 1713. He played competitively as a boy, meeting the world champion Magnus Carlsen around 2012. In 2013 he took first place at the Fujairah Chess Club's monthly championship and second place in the under-9 section of the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, his first international competition, and he went on to win the United Arab Emirates Schools Chess championship in 2015.
What roles has Haitham Alkindi held outside Mastercard?
At the American University of Sharjah's School of Business Administration he was promoted from Student Advisor to Senior Student Advisor, advising more than 1,400 students across seven majors within the school, worked as a Research Assistant to Professor Stefania Mariano reviewing over 36 publications in Knowledge Management, and served as a Business Development Executive on the Dean's Business Team. Before university he was elected Student Council President for eight consecutive years across four schools and two UAE-wide councils, and was Vice President of the Children Advisory Council at the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood in Abu Dhabi.
What is Haitham Alkindi's focus going forward?
Finance and investments. He began following equity markets at 15 and has invested in some form ever since, and it is where he intends to build his career.
Where is Haitham Alkindi based?
The United Arab Emirates. He is from Kalba, in the Emirate of Sharjah, and his Mastercard internship is based in Dubai.
What languages does Haitham Alkindi speak?
Arabic (native) and English (fluent, IELTS 8.5).
Does Haitham Alkindi write online?
Yes. He publishes notes on finance, markets and career milestones in the Blog Posts section of this site, mirrors some pieces on Medium, and shares updates on LinkedIn.
How can I get in touch with Haitham Alkindi?
Via email, LinkedIn, X, or Instagram - see the Contact section on the homepage.
Are Haitham Alkindi, Haitham Al Kindi and Haitham Al-Kindi the same person?
Yes. Haitham Alkindi, Haitham Al Kindi, Haitham Al-Kindi, Haitham Mohamed Alkindi and هيثم الكندي all refer to the same person, since Arabic names have no single fixed spelling in English. Two clarifications are worth making. This is not Abu Yusuf Al-Kindi, the ninth-century Arab philosopher often known simply as Al-Kindi. And because Haitham and Alkindi are both common Arabic names, other people share them, so to be clear: this site is about the Haitham Alkindi who studies Finance at the American University of Sharjah and works as an Analyst Intern at Mastercard in Dubai.
هل هيثم الكندي هو نفسه Haitham Alkindi؟
نعم. جميع هذه الأشكال - هيثم الكندي، هيثم محمد الكندي، Haitham Alkindi، Haitham Al Kindi، Haitham Al-Kindi - تشير إلى الشخص نفسه، إذ لا توجد طريقة واحدة ثابتة لكتابة الأسماء العربية بالحروف اللاتينية. وتجدر الإشارة إلى أنه ليس أبا يوسف الكندي، الفيلسوف العربي من القرن التاسع الميلادي. ولأن هيثم والكندي اسمان شائعان، فقد يحمل الاسم نفسه أشخاص آخرون؛ وهذا الموقع يخص هيثم الكندي الذي يدرس التمويل في جامعة الشارقة الأمريكية ويعمل متدربًا محللاً لدى ماستركارد في دبي.