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United Arab Emirates

Dubai, Outside Us & Canada, Ae

Oversee a rich portfolio of Arabic language digital properties focusing on information, entertainment, and inspiration for the youth! Leading a diverse number of media verticals covering, lifestyle, news, entertainment, automotive, fashion and travel, food, influencer marketing, services, and research & insightsKey highlights:- Strategy, leadership, and turning around business to profitability - Manage an organization of 160 employees across multiple countries (UAE, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi) - Hands-on operations growing a rich portfolio of brands reaching over 15 million monthly visitors and growing, and over 100 million social followers across all global social media platforms- In-house custom-developed content management system, user-generated content platform, influencer and content creator platform, and surveys and insights platform- Responsible for building multiple revenue channels ranging from traditional advertisement, branded content, video production, social and digital marketing, and content syndication

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

A single destination for digital marketing, social media, paid media, events, PR and influencer marketing under one roof supported by a leading digital publishing platform

Turn the fun on! Codati is a B2B and B2C e-commerce platform specializing in digital gift cards. We cover all types of gift cards such as iTunes, Google Play, PlayStation, and more. Established in 2020. The headquarters is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

- Drove product alignment and integration of the largest Arabic language portal (Maktoob) with Yahoo! - Launched several localized web and mobile solutions targeting the Middle East (Arabic) and created case studies for Emerging Markets- Innovative solutions including, Video on Demand, media and celebrity site, internet safety for children, teachers and parents- Fostered a winning team across geographies and cultures and nourished diversity and respect in the workplace

Redmond, Washington, Us

- Developed strategy to engage and create value propositions for the top 50 websites worldwide using Microsoft latest technologies (Azure)- Developed an All Up Top Site Program Pipeline which included high priority sites, partners, ISVs and business development opportunities.- Developed a workbook for Microsoft field operations to create case studies to local clients

Redmond, Washington, Us

- A key contributor to the "blueprint" of Microsoft's Internet Sharing program. This included, strategic vision and goals, segmentation, principles, value proposition, business models, marketing, public relations and execution. - Conceived and shaped the first Microsoft internet sharing solution for Emerging Markets covering APAC, MEA, CEE, India and China- Developed key partnerships with public and private sectors to fund and operate sharing connectivity concepts across multiple emerging markets

Redmond, Washington, Us

- Developed and delivered a global strategy for Emerging Markets enabling the more than 100 languages to be part of Microsoft's Localization Reach- On boarded government backing and private sector to create technology solutions in local language for more than 50 countries - Created a "cookbook" on how to enter new markets, on board key partners, drive timelines and deliver best in class solutions

Redmond, Washington, Us

- Evangelized Microsoft’s Local Language Program to international government clients through extensive public relations; interviews, press releases and seminars for government entities and academia. - Instituted the framework for Office language development and localization while creating a network for effective cross group collaboration and leading a team focused on prototyping and piloting international features.

Mit Sloan Executive Education Advanced Certificate For Executives, Strategy & Innovation, Management & Leadership

Certificate, Public Relations

Executive Program, Marketing

Mba, Mis

Certificate, Computer Science

Bs, Electrical Engineering

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