Mohamad Mikati Head of Commercial for Decarbonization in Middle EastTechnip EnergiesRegional Director of Middle East Over 17 years of experience, covering various operational and commercial roles within Technip Energies group, spent between France, KSA, and UAE. Mohamad is a Mechanical Engineer, who joined Technip Energies in 2007, since then, he has held several key positions…
Hichem Bouhlel Managing Director – UAESLB Hichem Bouhlel is the General Manager and Managing Director of SLB UAE. Based in Abu Dhabi, he started this role in December 2019 and is responsible for the overall strategy of the company in the UAE and the business growth including the financial management, service quality, service delivery, operations,…
Eduardo Gaitan Senior Manager – Construction Services, UAE / QatarApplus+ Energy & Industry Division Eduardo Gaitan, an Architect specializing in Urban Environment and Sustainability, brings over 18 years of professional expertise, including a decade with Applus. With strategic leadership across Spain, KSA, Qatar, and the UAE, he spearheads Construction Business Line services in both the…
Xavier Rivadulla Business Development Manager – UAE, Qatar and OmanTecnicas Reunidas Xavier boasts 15 years of experience in Middle East oil & gas and energy sectors. He has adeptly navigated this complex cyclical industry, consistently delivering value through strategic partnerships, risk mitigation, and financial optimization. His expertise spans procurement, contract negotiation, project/proposal management and market…
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Dr. Noah Raford Managing Partner at EMIR & Chief Futurist Dr Noah Raford heads up EMIR advisory practice. He is the former Futurist-in-Chief for the Government of Dubai, founding executive of the Dubai Future Foundation and the Museum of the Future, and senior advisor to the UAE Prime Minister’s Office. He is a globally respected…
Keith Stoodley Chief Executive OfficerPAL Aerospace Keith is accountable for business unit operations, strategic planning, business development, and government relations for PAL in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He joined PAL in 2005 and has since worked in both domestic and international operations. Before joining the company, Keith had acquired extensive international marketing experience over…
Nick Cochrane-Dyet MBE ChairmanBritish Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi Nick Cochrane-Dyet joined BP in the UAE in 1989 having spent the previous 4 years working as the Representative of Citicorp Investment Bank in Abu Dhabi. Prior to that he had managed the President of the UAE’s Royal Stud Farm and had been a Captain in…
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Dhia Hussain ChairpersonCanadian Business Council Abu Dhabi Dhia Hussain is a proven professional leader with over 35 years of experience managing businesses in technical, project & change management in addition to ship building, strategic planning and knowledge management with certified credential in marine engineering, project management and organizational excellence from leading institutes across the world….
