Founded and spearheaded Exdais, an exhibition management company, leveraging over a decade of industry expertise to deliver comprehensive event solutions.- Strategic Decision-Making: Demonstrate strategic decision-making abilities, guiding Exdais' growth trajectory, navigating market trends, and adapting to evolving business needs.- Business Development Acumen: Spearheaded business development initiatives, driving revenue generation and forging strategic partnerships to expand Exdais' market presence and client base.- Operational Excellence: Oversee the implementation of daily business operations, ensuring seamless workflow, resource allocation, and adherence to financial objectives.- Booth Design and Production Management: Ensuring visually appealing, functional, and brand-aligned exhibition spaces that resonate with target audiences.- Risk Management Expertise: Effectively manage business risks, ensuring financial stability, operational efficiency, and the protection of company assets..

Elevated my impact beyond my primary role, taking on dual responsibilities as Business Development Manager and Editor for trade publications owned and published by the parent company - Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing GroupTrade Publication: Oil and Gas News (OGN); Gulf Construction; Travel and Tourism News (TTN) - Generated advertising revenue of USD 100,000- Negotiated contracts with clients worldwide and drove sales revenue- Created business development strategies and global marketing plans to facilitate market penetration- Interviewed key C-Level Management for trade publications- Collaborated with designers, photographers, advertising reps, and editors

Recruited as a Project Executive and promoted to Operations Manager, I subsequently led diverse projects and initiatives, spearheading sales challenges in the capacity of a Project Manager.Key Project: Gulf Property Show, Gulf Construction Expo (formerely called Gulf Bid) Gulf Interiors, Gulf Industry Fair. Project Manager (Sales and Marketing)- Segmented exhibitor audiences and developed tailored sponsorship packages- Revenue generation (USD 200,000)- Used multiple channel to identify new client base - Tele sales; visit competitor trade expo regionally; data mining through internet search; - Overcome objections and build value in the product- Negotiated contracts with international clients and government bodies for the hosting of international pavilions at exhibitions- Maintained corporate relationships with clients and prospects.- Maintained accurate and timely detailed sales reportingOperations Manager - Primary point of contact for all HCE events- Forecasting operational show budgets- Reported on and analyzed account performance and cost regularly- Developed timelines and managed expectations- Reviewed potential venues beforehand to assess their viability and maximize sales revenue- Managed exhibition floor plan design and alteration- Supervised policy implementation- Negotiated and maintained vendor relations and developed business partnerships- Evaluated exhibitor stand designs and technical drawings for approval- Performed other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility

Spearheaded the successful execution of high-profile projects, demonstrating exceptional project management, marketing, and event organization skills. End-to-End Project Execution: Managed the entire project of the Michael W Smith concert in Bahrain, ensuring seamless coordination, budget adherence, and timely completion.PR and Marketing Expertise: Led the PR and marketing campaign for the Bahrain Garden Show, generating significant media buzz and driving attendance beyond expectations.Team Leadership: Effectively managed a team of 12 for EnergyCon 2010, organized by IEEE, ensuring efficient task delegation and effective collaboration.Versatile Skillset: Provided comprehensive event support, including photography (product, portraits, event), marketing strategy development, and fundraising campaign organization.

Played a pivotal role in overseeing and executing complex projects, demonstrating strong project management and technical leadership skills.- Team Management: Led a team of designers, production, and logistics staff to develop technical solutions tailored to client requirements.- Planning and Execution: Oversaw the planning and execution of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.- Technical Expertise: Provided technical leadership when necessary, guiding the team in the development and implementation of effective technical solutions.- Project Management Expertise: Implemented project management disciplines in the areas of scheduling, quality control, communication management, cost management, and procurement management.

Heading a team of 8 members, assisted in administration and execution of the event successfully.

Demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills throughout three internships at Gulf Daily News, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the fast-paced environment of a daily newspaper.Key Responsibilities: Assisted in maintaining archival records of the daily newspaperArchival ManagementNews ReportingInvestigative JournalismNews Desk Operations

Assisted in maintaining archival records

Assisted in maintaining archival records