By: Dr. Kevin Ayoubi Head of General Education Department Sharjah Maritime Academy When Dr. Abdulkareem first spoke to me about writing this book, he did so with a spark that was difficult to ignore. He wasn’t merely sharing an idea he was reliving a journey. He wanted me to join him, to see what he saw, to feel what he felt, and perhaps to understand the subtle transformation that trading had imprinted on him. In the early days of our conversations, he would often tell me how trading had started as a pursuit of wealth an exciting challenge, a test of intellect and courage but that it slowly evolved into something far deeper. Through each rise and fall, he began to see himself reflected in every decision, every hesitation, and every risk he took. Trading became a mirror one that revealed not just gains and losses, but awareness, patience, and humility. As he recounted his experiences, what struck me most was not the financial aspect of his story, but the human one. Be...