At Meeraki Media, we bridge North American enterprises to the Middle East & Africa (MEA) through integrated marketing channels. My extensive background in the B2B Energy and Tech sector(s) has been a cornerstone in shaping our integrated approach, combining impactful media and events solutions.In my role as Co-Founder, here are some of my key milestones:- Completed the MNP Self Employment Program in Calgary, funded by Government of Canada- Established strategic alliances with CPI Media Group, Informa Markets, and Motivate Media Group, ensuring our clients have access to premium media and events channels in MENA markets.With over 15 years in international marketing, I offer deep market insights ensuring effective and seamless entry into new regions. Discover more on www.meerakimedia.com, or connect with us at partnerships@meerakimedia.com.

ATS offers alternative capital funding avenues for diverse industries.In my role as Relationship Director, I serve as a bridge between project owners and ATS's extensive funding solutions. I am dedicated to ensuring that projects not only align with ATS's criteria but also benefit from the best funding options available.Eligibility for Funding with ATS- Funding Range: Projects ranging from $100 million to $5 billion+.- Project Status: Only prime projects that are shovel-ready and funding-ready.- Geographical Reach: Catering to projects in countries including but not limited to the USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, and Australia.- Project Types: Our expertise spans across sectors like Biofuel, Biomass, Energy Storage, Gas, Geothermal, Hydro Power, Infrastructure, LNG, Mining, Natural Gas, Oil, Solar, Water, Emerging Tech, Telecommunications, and Wind.If you're a project owner in search of funding or wish to delve deeper into how ATS can be a catalyst for your project's success, I'm here to guide you through the process. Let's explore your objectives, and set your project on the path to success!

Joining DMG Events, I took on the role of Exhibitions Manager in their Canadian operations. DMG Events, with its rich legacy since 1989, annually hosts 80+ exhibitions, drawing over 425,000+ attendees.In my tenure, I fostered relationships with key industry players, sponsors, and partners in the Canadian LNG and Gas industry to enhance event value and reach. I was entrusted with the end-to-end events planning of premier energy events spanning both regional and international landscapes, including:- Canada Gas & LNG Exhibition & Conference (Vancouver)- Global Energy Show (Calgary)- Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition - ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi)- Egypt Energy Show - EGYPS (Cairo)- Gastech Exhibition & Conference (Milan)Working in collaboration with the wider events management team, my key responsibilities included Strategic Events Planning, Ensuring Operational Excellence, Team Collaboration, and Stakeholder Engagement.

As Exhibition Director, I led key exhibitions in the energy sector targeting growth opportunities in the Middle East and Africa region. I had the wonderful opportunity to work on flagship events including:- Middle East Energy Exhibition (Dubai)- Saudi Energy (Riyadh) - Nigeria Energy (Lagos)- and LEAP Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), among others.Key Responsibilities: - Stakeholder Engagement: Built strong ties with governments and industry leaders, aligning with event goals.- Growth Strategy: Identified expansion avenues through partnerships, acquisitions, and new launches.- Event Execution: Managed end-to-end planning and delivery, ensuring resonance with target audiences.- Business Matchmaking: Enhanced buyer-seller interactions, adding value to our events.- Risk Management: Upheld top-tier security, health, and safety standards adhering to Informa's global H&S compliances- Financial Management: Handled budgeting to P&L, ensuring event profitability.- Team Leadership: Guided a global team and sales network, fostering excellence and growth.Impact: My strategic vision and hands-on approach positioned our events as global industry benchmarks, delivering unmatched value to clients and attendees. Some of the events I had the privilege to work with are credited as the world's largest gatherings in their respective sectors.

Stepping into the role of Exhibition Manager for the Energy & Utilities portfolio at Informa Markets, I took on a leadership-oriented mantle, ensuring the seamless execution and success of our exhibitions and conferences.Some of my key responsibilities included: - Sponsorship Sales: To generate revenue through exhibition and conference sponsorship sales, while identifying opportunities to enhance visibility and engagement for our partners.- Client Management: Fostered strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring their needs were met and expectations exceeded, while also onboarding new clients to expand our portfolio.- Promotion & Advertising: Oversaw the advertising and promotional strategies for our events, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement.- Operational Excellence: Developed operational plans of our exhibitions, from facility and site selection to floorplan development, ensuring a seamless experience for exhibitors and attendees.- Inventory Management: Ensured meticulous inventory management and revenue tracking, optimizing our resources and maximizing profitability.- Vendor & Staff Management: Selected and collaborated with service contractors to ensure top-notch service delivery, while also managing onsite staff to ensure smooth event execution.Impact: In this role, I contributed to the success of Middle East Energy exhibition (formerly known as Middle East Electricity), ensuring the event not only met but exceeded industry standards. My holistic approach focused on the Solar energy sector, from sales to on-ground execution, ensured that our event stood out in the Energy & Utilities sector, offering unparalleled value to our clients and attendees.

At Informa Markets, a global leader in facilitating trade and innovation across specialist markets, I took on the role of Sales Manager for the Energy & Utilities portfolio of trade shows transitioning into the world of global exhibitions.In this role, my key responsibilities included (but not confined to) -- Customer Relationship Management: Fostered and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs were met and expectations exceeded.- Business Development: Spearheaded efforts to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, while also managing and expanding existing accounts.- Revenue & Data Management: Ensured systematic recording and management of client data, while driving revenue growth and meeting set targets.

Joining the Motivate Media Group, a Dubai-based media powerhouse with over three decades of industry leadership, I took on the responsibility of driving advertising growth for OpenSkies, the esteemed in-flight magazine of Emirates Airlines.My key responsibilities included: - Advertising Growth: Expand and maintain a robust advertising base, ensuring OpenSkies remained a preferred choice for advertisers targeting the discerning Emirates audience.- Strategic Business Development: Identified and capitalized on new business opportunities, while innovating strategies to deepen our penetration in existing markets.- Client Relationship Management: Fostered and nurtured strong relationships with key contacts from media agencies, ensuring regular and meaningful communication through diverse channels.- Customized Sales Approach: Tailored sales presentations and proposals to align with the unique objectives of each advertiser, enhancing our market share and client satisfaction.- Revenue Generation: Drove advertising revenues across publishing and digital formats, ensuring meticulous recording and follow-up of all bookings.- Conceptual Innovation: Tuned into market needs, conceptualizing and introducing fresh offerings to maximize revenue potential and meet evolving client expectations.Achievements: Regularly met and exceeded individual sales targets, contributing significantly to the magazine's budgetary goals set by the General Manager of Sales & Marketing. My proactive approach to understanding market dynamics and adapting our offerings ensured OpenSkies remained a frontrunner in the competitive in-flight advertising landscape.

I co-founded SourceGulf with the vision of revolutionizing industrial communication in the region. SourceGulf was conceived as a digital platform aimed at leveraging web-based technologies to offer innovative cross-media communication solutions tailored for industrial communities.While focused on Business Development activities, my key responsibilities included:- Vision & Strategy: Defined the organizational goals and charted the strategic direction, ensuring our efforts were aligned with the evolving needs of the industry.- Prototype Development: Engaged proactively with potential industrial clients, presenting our prototype and understanding their unique communication challenges.- Business Development: Identified potential business opportunities and built relationships, laying the groundwork for SourceGulf's future growth.- Investor Pitches: Engaged in preliminary pitches, and negotiations, reinforcing our commitment to offering value-driven solutions in a cost-effective manner.Journey: My journey with SourceGulf was short, yet transformative. It offered a deep dive into the challenges and intricacies of launching a digital platform in a niche sector. Every step, from conceptualization to client engagement, enriched my understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape. It underscored the importance of adaptability, market insights, and the value of perseverance. This experience has been instrumental in shaping my subsequent venture - Meeraki Media, further redefining my leadership approach.

Elevated to a strategic role within the CPI Sustainability Division, I embraced the challenge of driving business growth across the Middle East and North Africa. Reporting to the Managing Director/Associate Publisher, I was entrusted with the mission of identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, from entering untapped markets to forging impactful partnerships with both public and private sector entities in the region.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business Development: Pioneered initiatives to penetrate new markets, conceptualized innovative service offerings, and devised strategies to enhance our presence in existing markets.Sales Leadership: Championed research-driven lead generation, smart calling, and consultative selling, consistently standing out as a top performer within the group.Marketing & Branding: Led strategic planning, content development, and brand management initiatives. Spearheaded research and development efforts, negotiations, and events planning, ensuring our brands resonated powerfully across the region.Notable AchievementsSales Excellence: Earned multiple recognitions for outstanding sales performance, underscoring my commitment to driving business growth.Brand Promotion: Successfully promoted our brands through diverse channels, even under challenging circumstances. Collaborated behind the scenes with major industry players, amplifying their brand presence across the region.

In my role at CPI Media Group, a leading content-driven media company, I played a pivotal role in bringing content to life through meticulously organized events and strategic marketing initiatives. Reporting directly to the Editorial and Managing Directors, I seamlessly blended editorial insights with operational excellence to curate high-impact events tailored to our audience's needs.Key Responsibilities:Stakeholder Engagement: Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and event objectives.Event Planning & Execution: Spearheaded the end-to-end planning and organization of over sixty-five B2B events, from conceptualization to post-event analysis.Content Integration: Collaborated closely with editors to identify and research relevant discussion topics, ensuring content relevance and audience engagement.Speaker Acquisition: Identified and engaged industry experts, ensuring diverse and insightful discussions at our events.Marketing & Promotion: Led the advertising efforts, from promotional flyers to billboards, ensuring maximum visibility and participation.Feedback & Analysis: Instituted a feedback mechanism, analyzing delegate insights to continually refine our event strategy.Notable Achievements:Successfully marketed over six magazines, enhancing CPI Media Group's brand presence and reach. Organized high-profile B2B events that became industry benchmarks, further solidifying our reputation as a content-driven media powerhouse.

I was hired on project basis (Temporary Contract) by HSBC UAE to issue Letter of credits, used primarily in trade finance, for irrevocable payment undertaking. Additionally, I was also trained to issue documentary credits for bank customers.