PhD in Business Administration (Islamic Finance), The International Islamic University Malaysia. MA. Islamic Banking & Finance, and Management, Loughborough University (England). Excellent background in Islamic Banking and finance in both academic and industry. Reviewer of several International Journals specializing in Islamic finance. Registered Shariah Advisor at the Securities Commission Malaysia. Registered curriculum external reviewer in the Ministry of Higher Education Oman. Associate of Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance – ASAS.  Certified Zakah Accountant, and Certified Shari'ah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA) of The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions(AAOIFI)/ Shariah Advisor, Trainer, and a researcher in Islamic finance. Currently, Dr. Omar is an assistant professor a Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul in the Department of Management.