Mohammed Arif Bio

Mohammed Arif Director for Modern WorkMicrosoft Mohammed Arif works as the Director for Modern Work for Microsoft, based out of the United Arab Emirates. In his role, he builds and delivers on AI strategies that help large enterprises digitally transform how work happens every day – empowering employees to be more productive while engaging their…

Ramsey Jurdi Bio

Ramsey Jurdi PartnerDLA Piper Middle East LLP Ramsey is a Partner at DLA Piper Middle East LLP. He has considerable experience advising U.S. and international companies on compliance with respect to economic sanctions and U.S. export controls, defending white-collar criminal inquiries and conducting internal investigations. Ramsey has been involved in a variety of matters relating…

Jorge Cánovas Bio

Jorge Cánovas Chief Compliance Officer, Office of Legal and ComplianceNYU Abu Dhabi Jorge joined NYUAD Office of Compliance as Chief Compliance Officer in July 2023. He is an accomplished Juris Doctor with 25 years of experience managing large, complex compliance issues for global companies. He has successfully lead teams at 30 global locations in implementing…

Omar Al Hosani Bio

Omar Al Hosani Head of Investor EngagementAbu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) Omar Al Hosani is the Head of Investor Engagement at Abu Dhabi Investment Office, where he plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships across various sectors. With extensive experience in supporting investors, Omar AlHosani has been instrumental in promoting investment…

Hamad Ali Mohammad Al Abedin Bio

Hamad Ali Mohammad Al Abedin Vice President, mSMEsEmirates Development Bank (EDB) An experienced analyst, served as an Assistant Vice President for SMEs at Emirates Development Bank. Specialized in analyzing reports, managing client relationships, and supporting credit applications. Focused on providing excellent client satisfaction and fostering partnerships by driving business growth through strategic financial assessments and…

Shahab Wahdatehagh Bio

Shahab Wahdatehagh Vice PresidentGlobal Trade Intelligence EMEA/APDescartes Systems Shahab is a senior sales & business leader with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, consulting and B2B SaaS. His focus is on supply chain management, freight/logistics and global trade compliance and he has led teams in different roles in the Far & Middle East, Europe…

Linda Fitz-Alan Bio

Linda Fitz-Alan  Registrar and Chief ExecutiveADGM Courts Linda joined ADGM Courts as Registrar and Chief Executive in September 2015, where she has made ADGM an international trailblazer for innovative judicial services, and for pioneering game-changing technology in dispute resolution. She leads the administration and operations of ADGM Courts, including the design and delivery of the…

Abir Habbal Bio

Abir Habbal Chief Data and AI OfficerAccenture Middle East Abir is Accenture’s Chief Data and AI Officer in the Middle East with over 13 years of experience in developing and executing national data and AI strategies to drive economic development, citizen outcomes, and innovation.  Abir has led several multi-year national programs including National Data Governance, AI Centers of…