Where economic transformation meets leadership, innovation, and sustainability
Education designed around outcomes—for leaders, institutions, economies, and the communities they serve.
01 / Direction
Mission
We empower leaders and institutions to turn knowledge into meaningful action, combining globally accredited learning, disciplined governance, and sustainable design to build economies that prosper responsibly and endure with purpose.
02 / Destination
Vision
To create a future where economies thrive in harmony with people and planet, where knowledge guides progress, prosperity is shared, and growth strengthens the wellbeing of all.
The ESBE model
An internationally multi-accredited executive education institution specialising in sustainability, the circular economy, and human capital transformation—purpose-built for MENA's financial, healthcare, energy, and SME sectors.
The making of ESBE
ESBE, an internationally multi-accredited executive education institution, was born from Everest Consulting's two decade – plus accumulated experience in business transformation, economic re-engineering, Islamic financial schemes structuring and architecting developments. Our founders also possess exceptional experience in building and developing advanced educational systems that keep pace with all economic changes and transformations, placing people at the forefront of development and economic transformation, and leading societies towards economic prosperity. Their expertise was honed through close collaboration with governments, multilateral institutions, and private sector leaders to elevate financial inclusion and sustainable growth into national priorities - work that has directly contributed to measurable GDP growth in four countries. We've delivered impact through sector-specific economic strategies (agriculture, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and education) that boosted exports in the Euro-Med region, developed and monitored Country Assistance Platforms (CAP) to accelerate trade, and implemented poverty reduction programmes for marginalised communities. Our digital financial transformation advisory has supported fintech firms worth over $1 billion, creating scalable solutions that bridge critical policy gaps. From crafting FDI-attractive policies to aligning key sectors with SDGs, we transform economic vision into tangible results through a unique blend of technical expertise and on-the-ground implementation experience.
The business background also encompasses expertise in co-structuring 18 Shari’a-compliant asset-backed international real estate Collective Investment Schemes and Foreign Investments in the form of close-ended mutual funds, SPCs, trusts, structural schemes, and administrative portfolios. These schemes have been capitalised with USD 1.5 billion through private placement and leveraged with 55% LTV (approximately USD 900 million). The legal structures of the Collective Investment Schemes are tax-efficient, close-ended, and based on a Joint-Venturing model. The leverage involved (i) senior loans from financial institutions and (ii) secondary financing amounting to approximately USD 900 million. Despite the conventional nature of the senior loan providers, all loans are structured using Islamic tools including, but not limited to, Master Ijara (lease-to-optional ownership), Property Commodity Murabaha, and Mudaraba. Furthermore, the secondary financing is raised on a mezzanine funding (debt) basis and includes priority funds (subordinate to the senior obligations). The structuring themes are not only devised to acquire properties but also to finance the VAS (Value-Added Services) and development protocols attached to properties using Istisna’a and Wakala Investment against a boca vacantia ownership in the properties’ utilities. This expertise extends to devising legal structures for placing Islamic banking products, international commodity syndications, and asset-backed financing products, including Corporate Ijara Sukuk and Tier 1 Capital Mudaraba Sukuk.
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics. Built for Change.
ESBE was born from a powerful question: What if we could take the impact of 10+ years of strategic consulting with governments, global corporations, and NGOs and turn it into a full-fledged educational institution for MENA's future leaders?
Our operating code
The principles that guide everything we do.
Growth must uplift communities and ecosystems.
Ethical leadership is non-negotiable.
Stronger together, bridging sectors and borders.
Pioneering solutions for tomorrow’s economy.
Every lesson is tied to MENA’s economic vision.
Quality is our norm.
Human capital is the greatest catalyst for transformation.
Our Philosophy
The belief that connects our academic standards to real economic and social progress.
"Education is the cornerstone of sustainable development. We merge academic rigor with Everest Consulting's real-world insights to deliver programmes that don't just teach—they transform."
Focus Areas
ESG integration, AI-driven governance, circular economy models, and SDGs-aligned growth.
Ethical Promise
"We measure success by societal impact, not just profit."
CEO of ESBE
Economist with over 15 years of experience in sustainable economic development, fintech and financial inclusion, holding a PhD in International Economics from Cairo University alongside FinTech diplomas from the University of Oxford and the University of Hong Kong.
Advisory Board Member | Business Leader
Kuwaiti entrepreneur leading diversified businesses and representing approximately 39 international agencies, including IBM, Microsoft, Lenovo, 3M and Lucent Technologies, with extensive expertise in investment and strategic partnerships.
Advisory Board Member | Founder & Executive Chairman, INFRACORP®
Forbes-listed billionaire and visionary infrastructure investor pioneering sovereign AI, energy, transportation and space ventures, with over two decades building and transforming strategic infrastructure across international markets.
Professor of Economics, Public Finance & Economic and Financial Legislation | Former Governor of Alexandria
Professor of Economics, Public Finance and Economic Legislation, former Governor of Alexandria and senior banking adviser, bringing extensive expertise across academia, public policy, finance, regulation and international cooperation.
Advisory Board Member | Senior Partner | Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group
Senior legal and banking expert with over 20 years’ experience in finance, arbitration and private law, including senior leadership roles at Kuwait Finance House and KFH Capital.
Advisory Board Member | Country CEO – Saudi Arabia, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Accomplished banking executive with over 20 years of international experience across FAB, the World Bank and BCG, leading growth, regulatory transformation and financial services strategy across Saudi Arabia.
Advisory Board Member | Managing Partner, Studio Legale Occhipinti
Lawyer and entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in corporate law, government affairs and cross-border investment, advising international businesses across Europe and the Gulf.
Advisory Board Member | Professor of Civil Law & Legal Consultant
Distinguished civil law scholar and former Dean with 18 years of international experience, specialising in AI, digital assets, cyber law, international contracts and emerging legal transformation.
Why ESBE?
ESBE is a strategic joint venture with Everest Business Consulting, built on more than ten years of advising governments, Fortune 50 corporations and family offices across MENA.
ESBE is not an academic spin-off. It is the institutionalisation of proven advisory expertise into world-class business education.
ESBE upholds full academic rigour, while its foundation remains more than a decade of real advisory work with governments and corporations.
Every programme is built to deliver results that can be measured in enterprises, institutions and the economies of the region.
Recognition
Registered and recognised by UK and international professional bodies.
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics is a Recognised Centre of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK's chartered professional body for management and leadership. Our Crisis Leadership and Organisational Resilience programme is recognised by CMI and benchmarked against CMI's Professional Standard. Learners receive a CMI Certificate of Recognition, complimentary CMI membership during the programme and Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status on completion.
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics is a proud CPD Member, recognised for its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in professional education and development. This accreditation reflects our dedication to continuous improvement and to delivering training programmes that meet international benchmarks of quality and excellence—earning the trust of our clients, partners, and global peers.
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics is proudly registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP)—a mark of trust and quality in the education and training sector. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence, international standards, and the delivery of high-quality learning and consulting services.
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection. This registration reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and full compliance with UK GDPR—ensuring personal data is managed responsibly and securely.
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics is a proud member of the Association for Talent Development (ACTD), reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in professional learning and development worldwide.
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics is registered with the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) under trademark number UK00004010105. This registration protects our brand identity, course materials, and all intellectual property — ensuring our original content, methodologies, and educational resources are legally safeguarded under UK law.
Our partners
Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics is proud to partner with Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG), one of Kuwait's leading legal institutions, as its strategic partner for the State of Kuwait. Through the ESBE - YFLG Academy initiative, this partnership brings ESBE's internationally accredited executive education and professional training programmes to the Kuwaiti market, with a particular focus on the legal sector and emerging technologies.
ESBE - YFLG AcademyImpact framework
At ESBE, impact isn’t an afterthought. It’s our mission.
Just as the United Nations champions a future where development doesn’t burden generations to come, ESBE empowers today’s leaders to protect and advance the economies of the region.
Our programmes are directly aligned with twelve of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and are designed to fuel inclusive, sustainable growth across the region.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals addressed by our programmes
Goal icons courtesy of sdgs.un.org
Beyond the classroom
Our commitment to building a sustainable future through education and community engagement.
Building strategic collaborations across MENA to enhance sustainability awareness and drive meaningful environmental action.
Offering accessible ESG awareness webinars for startups and underserved communities to democratise sustainability education.
Strategic capacity-building programmes designed to accelerate green development and sustainable growth across key sectors.
How we measure success
Success is measured through the outcomes our programmes create, long after the certificate is awarded.
Environmental outcomes
Workforce advancement
Policy reform
Enterprise transformation
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