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Meet Abdulla Bahroozyan Al Awadhi– Executive Vice President - Engineering With nearly two decades of experience across engineering, facilities management, HSE, project delivery, and property management, Abdulla Bahroozyan Al Awadhi is a distinguished engineering leader contributing to the development and operational excellence of Dubai’s dynamic business environment. As Executive Vice President - Engineering at TECOM Group Dubai, he is responsible for delivering state-of-the-

Dr. Mohamed Hamouda – Deputy General Manager, Credit Risk at National Bank of Egypt | Finance Academic & SME Credit Risk Expert Dr. Mohamed Hamouda is a banking executive, finance academic, and risk management professional with more than 20 years of experience across credit risk, corporate finance, banking regulation, and applied financial research. As Deputy General Manager – Credit Risk at the National Bank of Egypt, he specializes in SME credit risk governance, portfolio q

We are proud to recognize Talal Ramadhan, a Bahraini finance professional whose work sits at the intersection of national fintech strategy and youth-led banking transformation. Currently serving as Senior Analyst, Business Development & Research at Bahrain FinTech Bay, Talal leads strategic research workstreams spanning regulatory analysis and market intelligence, engaging senior stakeholders across regulators, banks, and global firms. He authors board-level strategy, governa

Yehya Z. M. Fojo – Executive Director at RMB Contracting LLC | Infrastructure, Mega Projects & Construction Operations Leader A highly accomplished infrastructure executive with extensive leadership experience in delivering complex highways, roads, bridges, and mega construction projects across the UAE, Yehya Z. M. Fojo has successfully managed project portfolios valued at more than AED 7 billion. As Executive Director at RMB Contracting LLC, he leads large-scale infrastructu

Ahmed Bembawy – Project Management Director | PMP® Certified Construction & Project Management Leader A results-driven project management professional with more than 15 years of experience in construction and infrastructure development, Ahmed Bembawy serves as Project Management Director at Orascom Development Egypt. A PMP®-certified leader, he specializes in delivering complex construction projects through strategic planning, resource optimization, budget control, and stakeh

Meet Sami Orfali | General Manager A seasoned media, defense analyst, and creative professional, Sami Orfali brings extensive experience in defense communications, publishing, and brand development across the Middle East. As General Manager of Defense Arabia, he oversees the strategic direction and growth of one of the region's prominent defense-focused media platforms. He connects industry stakeholders, government entities, and global defense organizations through specializ

Muath Abdullah – Senior Art Director | Creative Director | Brand Identity Leader With more than 16 years of experience in branding, visual identity design, and creative direction, Muath Abdullah has built a career around transforming ideas into meaningful brand experiences that connect culture, purpose, and people. Currently serving as Senior Art Director at FOAJ Group and Creative Consultant for Riyadh Municipality, he leads multidisciplinary creative teams responsible for s

Afraa Ali – AI in Safety Advocate | Professional HSE & AI Trainer | HSE Specialist & Compliance Innovation Expert A recognized innovator and one of the emerging voices in AI-driven safety transformation, Afraa is the founder of the AI in HSE Program, pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence with occupational safety practices. Her groundbreaking work in this field has gained recognition through national innovation platforms, including leading a project that reache

Patrick Tohme – Sales Manager | Building Automation & BMS Solutions Expert A seasoned Building and Home Automation specialist with over 20 years of experience, Patrick Tohme has built a distinguished career at the intersection of Engineering and Commercial strategy. As Systems Sales Manager at Debbas Systems, he leads the promotion and delivery of advanced Building Management Systems (BMS) and Low Current Solutions, consistently driving revenue growth while meeting the comple

Ahmed Al Rawy – Group CFO | Corporate Finance & Financial Strategy Leader Ahmed Al Rawy is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience across multinational corporations and family-owned businesses. His expertise spans corporate finance, financial reporting, financial modeling, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on driving sustainable value through disciplined capital allocation and strong financial governance. As Group CFO, Ahmed leads financial strateg

Lina Salah – Strategic Communications & Media Leader Public Diplomacy, Narrative Strategy & Reputation Management A seasoned strategic communications and media professional with over 12 years of experience, Lina Salah specializes in shaping narratives, building institutional visibility, and driving impactful communication strategies for international organizations and development programmes. Her expertise spans strategic communications planning, media relations, stakeholder

Anwar Al-Salem – Senior Strategic Planner | Petroleum Engineering & Energy Sector Strategy A petroleum engineering professional with extensive experience in strategic planning within the energy sector, Anwar Al-Salem plays a key role in shaping long-term initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of Kuwait’s oil and gas industry. As a Senior Strategic Planner at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, she contributes to developing forward-looking strategies that align opera

Mohamed Wahba – Project Manager & Creative Production Designer | Architectural Strategy & Experiential Storytelling A multidisciplinary professional blending architectural precision with cinematic storytelling and large-scale event execution, Mohamed Wahba brings structure and strategy to the creative process. Certified in CFEE and PMP®, he transforms spatial concepts into immersive, human-centered experiences—whether designing compelling film sets, directing commercial produ

Yousef Alabdulmuhsin – Project Manager | Operations & Supply Chain Leader “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” This philosophy defines Yousef Alabdulmuhsin’s leadership approach—hands-on, collaborative, and performance-driven. With over four years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations management, he has built a strong track record of streamlining processes, optimizing efficiency, and leading cross-functio

Mariam Chahrour – Senior Director of Marketing & Communications | PR & Brand Strategy Leader A strategic communications leader with over 15 years of experience across public relations, corporate communications, and marketing, Mariam Chahrour has led transformative initiatives across government, culture, real estate, FMCG, and corporate sectors. Her work consistently elevates brand visibility, strengthens stakeholder relationships, and delivers high-impact campaigns that align