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EXECUTIVE The writer is a confident, creative, and accomplished technology strategist, a marketer, and a business
developer with long-standing experience in ICT and Converged Media. Multi-colored background encompasses
SUMMARY work ethics and commitment to organizational objectives within highly competitive and rapidly changing
emerging markets.
Recognized for decisive leadership and ability to adeptly address challenges and execute sound decisions, the
writer is a cross-generational and multi-cultural team player and leader.
Arriyadah Holding Co. (Formerly Al Imtiaz Holding Co.), Kuwait August 07 – Present
WORK As the media and industry investment scout of the Al Imtiaz Investment, Arriyadah Holding Co. was founded in July
2007 on the mandate to own, operate, and acquire companies across the, Direct Investment, Islamic Banking, Real
EXPERIENCE Estate, Energy, and Media industries value chain by adhering to standards of Shari’a and committing to the
implementation of world-class technologies.
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Arab News Agency (ANA), Egypt January 07 – Present
Headquartered in Cairo, ANA is the first Arab televised news agency producing and distributing a wide spectrum
news material to global broadcast clientele with focus on news of the Arab World and Arabs communities around
the globe.
Strategic Planning
To scope, research and draft leading telecoms industry planning material on Fixed Mobile Convergence,
MVNO, Data Services, Pricing, Subscriber Acquisition, Subscriber Retention in relation to the business of
ANA and it potential in the mobile data services business. Conduct any and all types of business continuity
lifecycle planning and analysis projects
Research
To adopt both primary and secondary research techniques, leveraging ANA positioning and product
development roadmap in both its traditional business as a news provider and as a media and content
provider. Take personal responsibility for developing and managing key relationships with Mobile
Telecoms clients, further growing business, and technology consulting and relationships.
Planning
Develop high-level goals and objectives, operating plans, and organizational structure and policies, and
strategic and business plan development, general business analysis, new business development; Support
organization by providing visibility to pricing metrics. Work closely with Pricing Leader and cross functional
teams in price setting, getting and netting for all voice and data products and services;
Corporate Strategy
Provided situational analysis to support strategy development and an enterprise-wide perspective
on policies, practices, and key business issues. Consulted with clients and Novo -Tek’s board to
identify appropriate intervention and continuous improvement strategies;
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Mobile Telecom Group (MTG), UAE February 04 – December 05
A leading regional (GCC) group offering corporate mobility solutions, VAS development and hosting services,
mobile content development and aggregation, and strategic investment in the telecom industry.
Strategic Planning
Introduce corporate mobile solutions and entertainment services ; accelerate solutions and technology
adoption by customers; research alternative and leading -edge technologies with focus on MVNO strategy
development and implementation, fixed-mobile convergence, CDMA, UMTS, WiMAX and Wireless data
strategies, broadband and IP, mobile applications, digital media and content business and pricing model
development, network-based content delivery evolution, and SDPs as pertaining to company’s objectives to
form new strategic alliances and partnerships in emerging and fast -growth markets, create investment and
commercial roadmaps integral to entry strategies in target markets.
Marketing Communications
Define and adhere to MTG’s new corporate identity standards and style for across print, online, and wireless
communications; drive innovative employee engagement programs, provide proactively developed communication
strategy and tactics to support retention of regional customers and recruitment of top talent. Develop customer-
oriented marketing collateral, and marketing communications in print and electronic media;
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3 Parties Contract Management
Manage assigned segments (regions) dealing directly with SPs and 3rd party mobile application development and
deployment. Strategic 3rd party accounts, content providers, operators, and regulators
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Global One Communications Ltd. (Now Orange)
Jordan Telecom Group, Jordan June 02 – December 02
A licensed Jordanian data communications provider working under the quality standards of Global One International, and
now, being a subsidiary of Jordan Telecom Group, follows the strategy, operating mode, and data communications
provisioning of Jordan Telecom Group.
Marketing Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Planning
Create marketing programs to maintain and increase the customer bases in household and corporate dial-up and
broadband subscriptions, and implement customer acquisition and positive churn management, and assignment of
resellers, venue branding, and VAR incentive programs;
Marketing Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Planning
Develop strategy for IDEAL’s e-Infrastructure solution offerings, and track and analyze of the lost business record for
various profit centers and competitors;
Event Management
Develop company-wide conference policies, procedures and practices designed to ensure quality and competitiveness,
and prepare for all event meetings, including developing agendas, support materials, briefings, and preparing follow-up
correspondence, and relevant activities;
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Arab Export House, Delaware, USA March 97 – April 98
A prominent Delaware-based consulting firm specialized in promoting international business and export prospects between
the United States and private sector and governmental bodies in mid-eastern countries.
Research
Case-analyze the business applications and technology solutions that support corporate Capital Management in Middle
East target markets;
Relationship Management
Develop international trade and investment relations between the US and Middle Eastern interested parties with regard
to Export Counselling programs, and respond to client queries.
Project Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Database Management
Manage online / offline databases into profit centers, and create database marketing campaigns;
Account Management
Orient and counsel personnel, and deliver career path planning services for individuals and businesses, and design
interviewing and recruitment stratagem for local and international clientele.
Zananiri Group
Forte Grand Amman
Amman Plaza Hotel
Hotel Inter.Continental
Jordan 91 – 94
During the acclaimed period the writer held different positions with those institutions in management training, sales,
marketing and promotions, and as an Assistant Director of Marketing & Research with Zananiri Group, which marked the
career shift from the hospitality industry line to the professional business line.
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AFFILIATIONS Member of IFRA Middle East Regional Technical Committee (Association of News Provisioners &
Publishers)
Member since 2002, American Marketing Association - US
Member since 2001, Communication Research Institute of Australia – Australia
Global Member since 2002, Internet Society (ISOC) – US
Professional Member since 2003, eMarketing Association – US
Member since 2004, SMS & Mobile Messaging Association (160 Characters) – UK
EDUCATION Diploma, Food & Beverage Management, 1990 - Hotel Training College, Amman, Jordan.
Proficiencies of this Diploma include Food & Beverage Management, Nutrition Management, International
relations, and Microeconomics. HTC is Jordan's pride in Hospitality Management and approximately 500
Jordanians and Arabs graduate every year.
1st Degree Diploma, French Literature and Civilization, 1991 University of Sorbonne, France.
The Faculty of Comparative French Literature, in association with other literature departments (French
Language, Latin, Greek), proposes modular courses in Classical Literature, Modern Literature and
Specialized Modern Literature (optional course with special reference to industry) at the undergraduates,
Bachelor's degree and Master's degree levels).
The department prepares students for the competitive examinations for teachers, the CAPES and the
'Aggregation', as well as for a DEA and the PhD in Comparative French Literature. A DESS trains students
for careers in publishing and audiovisual work.
LANGUAGES I’m a native speaker of Arabic and fluently read, write and speak English and French.
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HONORS Awarded the "Certificate of Achievement" by Commander / Raymond Kelly, Director of the International
Police Monitors Program (UNPMF, Republic of Haiti), for Outstanding Service and Dedication to Duty in
1995.
Awarded the “Certificate of Achievement” by FrontRange Solutions, for the Best CRM Case Project
Management during the Regional FrontRange Partners Meeting in March 2002.
Awarded the "Certificate of Appreciation" by Emirates Call/MTG for commitment toward duties and
responsibilities in July 2004.
Awarded the "Certificate of Excellence" by Emirates Call/MTG for outstanding achievements, hard work,
and lasting contributions in July 2004.