Experience

arabee

• United Arab Emirates
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder of arabee

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  UAE Established arabee with 3 other founders. Currently I am responsible for the business development, sales and marketing for the company. My extensive experience in education and my passion for learning have all added value to arabee's growth within a short span of time. Working closely with governmental and regulatory authorities to deliver Vision 2021 for the Arabic Language. Building ongoing relationships with schools and educational institutes to roll out the arabee… Show more Established arabee with 3 other founders. Currently I am responsible for the business development, sales and marketing for the company. My extensive experience in education and my passion for learning have all added value to arabee's growth within a short span of time. Working closely with governmental and regulatory authorities to deliver Vision 2021 for the Arabic Language. Building ongoing relationships with schools and educational institutes to roll out the arabee Arabic language programme. arabee are working closely with families and teachers to make the Arabic language easy and fun, to teach and learn. Show less



Speaker & Mentor

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Speaker & Mentor

  • Jan 2003 - Present

  United Arab Emirates Experienced educational speaker on topics of language, linguistics and cognitive behaviour in children. Have spoken at Cambridge University, Imperial College, Higher College of Technology (Women's Branch) and local school events in the UAE. Invited by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (SHBMSU) to speak on entrepreneurship. Also appointed to be a Judge for Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University Entrepreneurship programme evaluating… Show more Experienced educational speaker on topics of language, linguistics and cognitive behaviour in children. Have spoken at Cambridge University, Imperial College, Higher College of Technology (Women's Branch) and local school events in the UAE. Invited by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (SHBMSU) to speak on entrepreneurship. Also appointed to be a Judge for Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University Entrepreneurship programme evaluating final projects and selecting the winner. Founder member of Camtrepreneurs, the official UAE chapter for Cambridge University entrepreneurs. Mentor for StartAD - NYAD University (Abu Dhabi) Available for speaking opportunities globally. Show less



Dubai Education Zone- UAE Ministry of Education

• Independent Education Consultant

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  United Arab Emirates "Smart Education Conference" under patronage of H.E. Humaid Mohammad Al Qutami, Minister of Education and organised by Dr Ahmed Eid Al Mansouri, Director General, Dubai Education Zone Jan - June 2014



Pakistan American Cultural Center

• Pakistan
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2005 - Sep 2006

  Karachi Led education and cultural centres in Pakistan, liaising with the US Consulate and reporting to the PACC Board. In 13months improved profitability 40% (without reducing quality or service) Streamlined operations - Cost reductions 35%



Dubai 2003

• Media Committee Member

  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2003

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates Reported to the Dubai 2003 Executive Committee chaired by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Wrote and executed media and business strategy for operations and running of the press room Project manager for commissioning, design and construction of press facilities used by global media attending the Annual Meetings of the World Bank/ IMF in Dubai Operated press room in conjunction with IMF/ WB External Relations staff



The Associated Press

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Operations, Business, Finance & Operations, Co-ordinator

  • Jul 1995 - Aug 2000

  London, England, United Kingdom Established and ran APTN base on Pakistan-Afghan border to cover US-led invasion following 9/ 11 World Trade Centre attacks in New York Identified and developed business opportunities and long-term strategy for ancillary businesses Conducted research and wrote policies & planning procedures Led team 35-member global team with operations in 56 countries, managing newsgathering budget of USD $17.2 million p.a. Established and managed new news service for Middle East clients… Show more Established and ran APTN base on Pakistan-Afghan border to cover US-led invasion following 9/ 11 World Trade Centre attacks in New York Identified and developed business opportunities and long-term strategy for ancillary businesses Conducted research and wrote policies & planning procedures Led team 35-member global team with operations in 56 countries, managing newsgathering budget of USD $17.2 million p.a. Established and managed new news service for Middle East clients, which became major profit centre for the company, contributing net profit c. USD $0.5 million p.a. Show less