Muhammad Shiha Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Champion powerful collaborations between Russian and Dubai companies focusing on leading technologies and diversifying the ecosystem.
• Spearheaded strategic cross-border partnerships between Russian and UAE corporations by championing powerful collaborations focused on pioneering technologies and diversifying the ecosystem with a $2M+ fund.
• Negotiated strategic partnerships with major stakeholders such as the Russia Investment Authority, Dubai Economic Department, Moscow Export Center, Abu Dhabi Ports, DP World, KPMG, and Da Vinci Capital.
• Recruited more than 45 high-tech companies to collaborative programs, diversifying the ecosystem and enhancing collective capabilities.
• Boosted financial performance and market presence for state and health tech member companies by securing multimillion-dollar contracts.
• Lead development of short- and long-term strategies with oversight of operations, board communications, and foster partnerships with tech companies, universities, and governmental bodies.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai - UAE

• Directed operations for the Russian Business Council in the UAE, a prestigious bilateral trade organization fostering economic cooperation between Russia and the UAE
• Established, and maintained, strategic relations between the Council and relevant government entities in the UAE and GCC.
• Revamped organizational structure with establishment and enforcement of office policies, digital asset enhancements, transformation of membership guidelines, and increased operational efficiencies.
• Developed & launched BRICS Business Forum, resulting in an agreement between the business association of BRICS countries in the UAE and cultivation of a business-driven think tank.
• Exerted influential leadership in shaping pivotal regulations governing Russia-UAE business relations, providing strategic guidance to joint government committees on critical matters such as Logistics and banking.
• Revitalized industrial policy engagement by propelling a 30% uplift in local community involvement through adept events coordination and impactful strategic communications.

Dubai - UAE

• Highlighted exceptional business practices within the Business Community with the launch of an annual awards program with 200+ participant companies.
• Managed legislative research efforts on industrial policies, producing comprehensive briefs to advise the stakeholders on best practices.
• Expanded, established, and maintained good relations between the Council and relevant government departments in the UAE and GCC.
• Handled various urgent, emergent, and crisis events related to government public affairs in the UAE and GCC.
• Orchestrated strategic promotional and marketing partnerships to champion Syrian products, facilitating their prominent positioning within the high-growth GCC market.
• Spearheaded the launch of a bi-monthly industry magazine, annual directory, and news website providing critical regulatory, policy, and legal updates impacting over 5,000 companies and the broader business landscape.