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…

Abdulla Al Hamed Bio

Abdulla Al Hamed Vice President – MSMEEmirates Development Bank Abdulla Al Hamed is a dedicated banker with a passion for supporting the growth and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a strong background in finance, he has made significant contributions to the SME’s within EDB. Abdulla holds a finance degree from the prestigious…

Alya Alzaabi Bio

Alya Alzaabi Finance Manager & ‘Xport Xponential’ Project ManagerEtihad Credit Insurance (ECI) Alya Alzaabi is the Finance Manager and ‘Xport Xponential’ Project Manager at Etihad Credit Insurance, where she is instrumental in advancing operational excellence and shaping critical financial strategies. Alya’s passion for innovation and excellence has led to the implementation of several best practices…

Dr. Nancy W. Gleason Bio

Dr. Nancy W. Gleason DirectorHilary Ballon Center for Teaching and LearningAssociate Professor Practice in Political ScienceNew York University Abu Dhabi Nancy W. Gleason, PhD is Professor of Political Science at New York University Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. She is also Executive Director of the Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning. Her research focuses on the Fourth…

Laura Reynaud Bio

Laura Reynaud Associate DirectorCognizant Technology Solutions Laura Reynaud is an Associate Director at Cognizant. She is a US-qualified corporate and commercial lawyer with 16 years of experience in the Middle East. Reynaud specializes in commercial contracts, mainly technology contracts, IP, AI, cloud computing, and data protection. Reynaud holds an LLM focused in International Corporate and Commercial Law from…

Sanctions & Export Controls Compliance: Countering Sanctions-Evasion

Join AmCham for an in-depth discussion on the latest sanctions and export control developments and how they affect business and trade in the UAE. Attendees will gain invaluable insight on how to navigate international sanctions, in addition to regional strategies on handling regulators, and building robust compliance programs. By invitation only, with limited seats available—please…

Lara Murad Bio

Lara Murad  United States Treasury Attaché to the United Arab Emirates and Oman  Lara Murad is the United States Treasury Attaché to the UAE and Oman, based in Abu Dhabi. Her tenure began in January 2021. As the Treasury Attaché she represents Treasury’s financial, economic, development, and national security interests in the UAE and Oman….

Mohamed Al Hosani Bio

Mohamed Al Hosani Advisor Investor GrowthAbu Dhabi Investment Office Mohamed has over 19 years experience in economic development, investment attraction, formulating and implementing strategies to achieve set goals. overseeing market analysis, master plans, delivering economic & infrastructure initiatives, coordinating major high-value projects in Abu Dhabi’s public and private sectors. His training and qualifications provide a…

AI & GenAI in Action: Legal Insights and Industry Innovation

Join AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Legal Affairs Committee for an engaging event hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) Courts, focusing on “Al & GenAl in Action: Legal Insights and Industry Innovation.” This event will bring together industry experts, legal professionals, and tech innovators to explore the integration of artificial intelligence in legal practice, with a…