Experience

Jadeite Group

• Kuwait
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Chairman and Managing Director

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  As the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of The Jadeite Group, Ali is instrumental in establishing the company as a diversified investment group with a focus on real estate development. He is responsible for creating the vision, mission, and purpose of the organization and building a competent team to execute it. Through strategic planning and execution, Ali leads the development of the internationally award-winning residential building, Jade Kuwait. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ali successfully acquires warehousing real estate in Kuwait and achieved significant financial returns. Additionally, Ali made strategic investments in bank stocks in Kuwait, resulting in substantial returns. All and all, he is proud of the success and growth they have achieved as a team at The Jadeite Group.



Porter Express

• Kuwait
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  While serving as the Managing Director of Porter Express Delivery Company, an investment by The Jadeite Group, Ali successfully spearheaded a major turnaround for the company. Additionally, he recruited a new management team and developed a strategy for growth. As a result, revenue and profits grew by triple digits. He was also responsible for spearheading the expansion plan across the GCC region. His efforts resulted in an offer to acquire the business for an impressive return of approximately 190 times the initial investment. His tenure at Porter Express Delivery Company was marked by strong leadership and a clear vision for success.



Tons

• Kuwait
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • May 2014 - Present

  As the former Managing Director of Tons App, Ali played a crucial role in establishing the company and creating its vision and strategy. He assembled a skilled team and successfully planned and executed Tons strategic plan. He also led fundraising efforts and successfully secured institutional investors. Under his leadership, the company's revenue grew by triple digits annually from 2017-2020. His tenure at Tons App was marked by strong leadership, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to the success of the company.



Simsim Mediterranean Grill

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Part of the board that sets the strategy of Simsim to become the pioneer Middle Eastern restaurant chain in the US Part of the board that sets the strategy of Simsim to become the pioneer Middle Eastern restaurant chain in the US



Makers Inc

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Makers Inc. was established in 2009 in the state of Kuwait. Makers Inc. is a diversified group providing high quality products and services to its valued customers. Currently, Makers Inc. is a distributor of Texas Instruments Education Technology, Kaweco Pens, Unilever Professional, tesa and Vernier Software & Technology in Kuwait. I work closely with management to deliver the company's vision. Please visit our website www.makersinc.net.Further, Makers Inc. is an owner of Porter Express, Yoghi.com and an incubator of tons.com. In addition, Makers Inc. is a minority owner of Studio Toggle, an architecture design studio based in Kuwait (www.studiotoggle.com)

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2020

  Makers Inc. was established in 2009 in the state of Kuwait. Makers Inc. aspires to be a diversified group providing high quality products and services to its valued customers. Currently, Makers Inc. is the official distributor of Texas Instruments Education Technology and Vernier Software & Technology in Kuwait. I'm responsible of growing the company's revenues and building a strong client base specially in the education sector. Please visit our website www.makersinc.net.Further, Makers Inc. is a majority owner of Porter Express and Deliveryy, two logistics companies based in Kuwait in addition to a minority owner of Studio Toggle, an architecture design studio based in Kuwait (www.studiotoggle.com)



Zain Group

• Kuwait
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Core Networks Department Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  During his tenure at Zain, Ali effectively led a team accountable for the planning, execution, and upkeepof the Zain Network, with a specific focus on CS, PS, IP, and IMS networks. He successfully oversaw theentire replacement of Zain network from Nokia to Huawei. His leadership skills and performance wererecognized by the company, as he was chosen as a high-potential leader and a potential successor to theNetworks Engineering Director. His career at Zain was marked by a strong commitment toexcellence and a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry.

• Core Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2018

  Managing planning, daily operations of the network and network implementation. Mainly focusing on One-NDS which consists of (NT-HLR, OneAAA, PCS, and HSS) in addition to CS, VoLTE, STP and DRA systems.

• NGN Team Leader

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Next Generation Networks (NGN) Team Leader responsible for the daily operations of the network and network implementation. Successfully managed to switch all of Zain CS Network (HLR/HSS, MSS/MGW, DRA) from Nokia to Huawei with minimal service interruption. Further, successfully managed to reroute Gateway traffic from legacy Gateways to MGW.

• NGN Specialist

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Worked as an acting Team Leader for the CS Cor Network



American Business Council - American Chamber of Commerce - Kuwait (ABCK-AmCham Kuwait)

• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

  Served as a board member for the American Business Council - Kuwait Served as a board member for the American Business Council - Kuwait



Zain Group

• Kuwait
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• NGN Engineer

  • Sep 2008 - Mar 2012

  Next Generation Networks (NGN) Engineer responsible for the daily operations of the network and network implementation. Mainly focusing on One-NDS which consists of (NT-HLR, OneAAA, PCS, and HSS) in addition to R4 and R99 network elements in Zain Core network. Next Generation Networks (NGN) Engineer responsible for the daily operations of the network and network implementation. Mainly focusing on One-NDS which consists of (NT-HLR, OneAAA, PCS, and HSS) in addition to R4 and R99 network elements in Zain Core network.



Ooredoo Kuwait

• Kuwait
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• IP & Transmission Engineer

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  Worked in a Network Operation Center (NOC) to monitor Wataniya's Network in Kuwait. Worked in a Network Operation Center (NOC) to monitor Wataniya's Network in Kuwait.