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MEKEI, in conjunction with WASD, has built a strong network of researchers, policy makers, educators, consultants and employers from all parts of the world to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss current developments and challenges. This directory can be used to help find, support and collaborate with experts from the network. Interested in joining the expert directory? Complete the application form. Please check your details in our directory after 48 hrs and if you can not find your name, please contact the directory coordinator at admin@wasd.org.uk. You can also join the expert directories of our sister organisation: World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) and Sudan Knowledge (SK).
Dr. Fahad Saif Harhara
Business Advisor
Fahad Saif Harhara is an Advisor in Business Development at Tawazun Economic Council. Fahad is a PhD student at Brunel University with a thesis in FDI & Technology transfer. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the American University of Dubai, a Masters Diploma in Electricity Supply Management from Cambridge University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University in the United States.…
Ibrahim Elbadawi
MD
Advisor and Trainer – e-Government, Open Data, Innovation. Managing Partner, Exantium (ODI Dubai), Dubai, UAE. Member of the United Nations eGovernment Expert Group. The first Arabic speaking Open Data Registered Trainer from The Open Data Institute – UK.…
Dr. Musa Shallal
Associate Professor
Dr. Musa Shallal is currently an associate professor in the United Arab Emirates University, Department of Sociology, where he has been affiliated since 1998. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Iowa State University; and he is a social worker by practice.…
Abubakr Mohamed Khalafalla
HSE Manager
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with excellent qualification, competence and over seventeen years’ of rich experience, including expert experience at implementing, inspecting and evaluating workplaces for safety hazards and recommending and implementing safe workplace policies and procedures according to OSHAD.…
Dr. Kamal A. Abdalla Sami
Advisor
Professional Experience as a Consultant and Supervisor for many Spatial data projects in the fields of Geomatics engineering, Geodesy, hydrographic and GIS. Lecturer of many subjects in the field of satellite, physical and geometrical geodesy, surveying engineering.…
Prof. Jerry Kolo
Professor
Jerry Kolo is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the School of Architecture and Design at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE. Prior to joining AUS in 2008/2009, he was a Professor at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, where he also founded and directed an applied research centre, the Centre for Urban Redevelopment and Empowerment (CURE).…
Dr. Yasser Bentahar
Deputy Head
Dr. Yasser Bentahar obtained his Bachelor and Master’s in Marketing and PhD in Intelligent Management from University of Salento, Italy. In addition to these qualifications, Dr. Yasser obtained an International Masters in e-Business Management.…
Dr. Shilpi Banerjee
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Shilpi Banerjee, Ph. D, is an adjunct faculty member teaching business management courses at the American University in Dubai (AUD), Dubai, UAE. Shilpi’s research focusses on social issues in management, and her research interests relate to a wide range of management studies issues, in particular, corporate social responsibility (CSR), CSR communication, CSR reporting, and critical social responsibility.…
Dr. Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri
Vice Dean
Dr. Ayesha Al Dhaheri is a vice dean of the University of United Arab Emirates. She is currently a Chairperson of the Nutrition and Health Department at the United Arab Emirates University.…
Noor Ghazal Aswad
Programme Officer
Noor Ghazal Aswad is a Junior Programme Officer at the Policy Advice and Capacity Building Directorate at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). She has an MSc in Engineering Systems Management from Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Science and Technology) and a BSc in Architectural Engineering from the United Arab Emirates University.…
Ahmed Ginawi
Director
A telecommunication and Internet professional. Currently working in product development at Emirates Telecommunication corporation. Worked as Director for Internet Services Operation and Maintenance.
Was Part of the team who launched Canar Communications Co., as a new fixed/data telecom operator in Sudan
Was one of the Launch team of Mobily- The 2nd GSM Operator in KSA.…
Suaad Al Hammadi
Camp Ambassoder
Suaad Al-Hammadi, a young professional working at Ministry of Presidential Affairs H.H the President Initiatives Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH) in the United Arab Emirates. She is a graduate of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), B.A Applied Science majoring in Security and Forensics.…
Sara Mubarak Al Mehairbi
Analyst
Sara is the first MBA Knowledge and Innovation Management graduate of Brighton Business School while she was working as Manager Knowledge Management for the Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA), Government of Abu Dhabi, UAE.…
Prof. Aida Mohamed El-Asfahani
Professor
Prof. Aida Mohamed El-Asfahani is Professor of Nutrition and Food Science at the Faculty of Home Economics, Menoufia University, Egypt with MSc degree from Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt; PhD degree from the University of Economics at Prague; and a subsequent Postdoctoral Fellow in the International Food and Nutrition program jointly organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Harvard University.…
Dr. Yasir Alnaqbi
Director
Dr. Yasir is the Director Abu Dhabi Excellence Program – Government of Abu Dhabi. He holds PhD from Salford University, Manchester, UK, MSc Engineering Management from Brunel University, UK and MSc Project Management from George Washington University, USA.…
Dr. Munir Hourani
General Manager
PhD in Strategic Planning and Certified Professional Consultant (CPC) both from USA, entrepreneur and innovative thinker by nature, business management specialist by education, and business developer by practice and learning.…
Rolf Richard Keil
General Manager
Rolf Richard Keil has joined Toray Membrane Europe AG in 2011 as the Strategic Business Development Manager for the Middle East office in Dubai. Since 2012, Rick is the General Manager of Toray Membrane Europe (Middle East Branch) and in charge of all operations in the region, including offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.…