Malik brings 20 years of unparalleled experience in the realms of Events, Marketing, and Business Management. His academic credentials include an MBA from the Swiss Business School and a Bachelor's degree from BAU in Jordan. Furthering his expertise, Malik has acquired a Diploma from the Swedish Institute and boasts a suite of certifications from globally recognized entities such as Microsoft, Adobe Systems, Georgetown University, and American University in Cairo, among others.Throughout his illustrious career, Malik has worked with leading international groups including WPP and Omnicom, showcasing his capability to navigate and lead within the global business landscape. Currently, he stands at the helm of MANGUSTEEN, a pioneering events firm he founded, which now operates across Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Under his leadership, MANGUSTEEN has become synonymous with innovation and excellence in the industry.Malik's entrepreneurial spirit is further evidenced by his role in founding several landmark events in the Middle East, including:The Arab Social Media Forum: Initiated in 2010, this forum quickly became a cornerstone event, successfully held 8 times in six different countries, in addition to one virtual edition, marking a significant impact on the social media dialogue in the region.MENA FINTECH FESTIVAL (Used to be called Arab Fintech Forum): This platform explores the critical role of financial inclusion in economic development, addressing the myriad challenges and opportunities within the burgeoning global Fintech ecosystem.The Arab SportsTech Forum: As the region's first forum of its kind, it brings together luminaries from the Sports Tech, eSports, and Sports industries to discuss cutting-edge trends and solutions.His visionary approach and contributions to the industry have not gone unnoticed. Malik has been adorned with numerous prestigious international awards, with the most recent accolade being recognized by the Eventex Global Awards as one of the TOP50 Virtual Meetings and Events Innovators. He is also an active member in top 3 global event associations: ICCA, UFI & IAEE.Malik's insights and expertise have also led him to be featured on numerous international TV stations, including CNBC Arabia, Al-Jazeera, Al-Hurra, Saudi, Qatar & more, where he has shared his valuable perspectives on the evolving event landscape.As an entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader, Malik continues to inspire and influence the global business and event sectors, driving forward innovation and excellence.