Early Life and Career
For his early education, he attended St. George's College, Cairo before entering the American University in Cairo. He graduated with a business administration degree and he claims he also earned an MBA from the university. He began his professional life working for Bank of America. He worked primarily in the field of investment banking.
With a few colleagues, Mubarak left Bank of America to set up London-based Medinvest Associates Ltd, which manages a private equity fund, and to do some corporate finance consultancy work. His role with Medinvest has since ended.
In May 2007, Mubarak married Khadiga El Gammal, the daughter of Egyptian businessman Mahmoud El Gammal. They have a daughter, Farida (born 2010).
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