Guest Authors
Meet the AI leaders and experts sharing their insights with our community.
Adnan Fatayerji
Adnan Fatayerji is a leading figure in sovereign digital cloud infrastructure, recognized for co-founding and scaling pivotal ventures in decentralized internet and next-generation technologies. He co-founded Qamira (acquired by Kiswe Mobile), helped establish GIG Technology, and later co-founded the ThreeFold Foundation and ThreeFold Tech, building one of the largest decentralized and sovereign cloud infrastructures worldwide. Today, as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy & Growth Officer of Skipr Technologies, he is driving the transformation of AI-to-AI interoperability through non-static, ephemeral networks. His leadership includes spearheading high-profile initiatives such as piloting the world’s first decentralized sovereign cloud in the Middle East and Africa, while advancing data security and sovereignty across government and enterprise environments.
Bahaa Abou Ghoush
Bahaa Abou Ghoush is a tech-focused entrepreneur and innovator with a deep academic foundation in artificial intelligence and engineering. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in AI and Technology Management, he also holds master’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Audio Visual Engineering, and Electronics Engineering. With experience as a Business Development Manager at Crystal Networks and now as the Founder & CEO of Yalla Development Services, Bahaa blends technical depth with strategic business insight. He’s committed to leveraging AI to build smarter products, stronger organizations, and scalable digital ecosystems.
Elie Kayrouz
Elie is Data Center Strategy and Business Development Lead at Dar, with 25 years of experience in infrastructure sales, data center operations, and project delivery. He’s driving the evolution toward AI-powered infrastructure, digital twins, and autonomous operations—positioning himself as a future leader in AI-driven data center strategy and automation governance.
Kuntal Malia
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Martin Cortes
Mohd Jamal
Muteb Al-Yosef
Muteb Al Yousef serves as the Director of AI at the Saudi Civil Defense, where he spearheads national efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into emergency response, firefighting, rescue operations, and public safety systems. He plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the AI strategy, overseeing advanced projects such as smart surveillance, digital twins, and predictive analytics. His work includes close collaboration with entities like SDAIA, KAUST, and international smart cities, leveraging emerging technologies including drones, VR/AR, and machine learning. Muteb also leads the development of internal AI teams and is driving the creation of dedicated innovation labs. As a participant in the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) program, he is expanding his strategic leadership capabilities to amplify AI’s impact and ensure its sustainable integration across mission-critical operations.
Muteb Al-Yousef
Muteb Al Yousef serves as the Director of AI at the Saudi Civil Defense, where he spearheads national efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into emergency response, firefighting, rescue operations, and public safety systems. He plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the AI strategy, overseeing advanced projects such as smart surveillance, digital twins, and predictive analytics. His work includes close collaboration with entities like SDAIA, KAUST, and international smart cities, leveraging emerging technologies including drones, VR/AR, and machine learning. Muteb also leads the development of internal AI teams and is driving the creation of dedicated innovation labs. As a participant in the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) program, he is expanding his strategic leadership capabilities to amplify AI’s impact and ensure its sustainable integration across mission-critical operations.
Nadin Allahham
Nadin Al-Lahham, PMP, is an experienced Planning Manager with a strong background in government administration. She brings expertise in budgeting, business planning, accounting, and balanced scorecard frameworks. Nadin holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the American University of Sharjah and has a proven track record in driving organizational performance and strategic planning.
Ommer Shamreez
Ommer Shamreez is a Customer Success Manager based in London with extensive experience in the telecom sector, where he oversees digital operations and drives client growth through strong stakeholder collaboration. Skilled in managing SLAs, KPIs, and service delivery, Ommer is passionate about leveraging AI to reduce operational costs by automating processes, streamlining workflows, and eliminating repetitive tasks to optimize business efficiency.
Sam Obeidat
Samer Yamak
Sam is a distinguished Industry 4.0 technology advisory expert with over 25 years of proven experience driving strategy, consulting, operations, delivery, and implementation across complex ecosystems. His deep expertise spans mission-critical public and private sectors; from urban development (including smart and cognitive cities) to tourism, supply chain, transport, and maritime operations; positioning him as a trusted advisor on digital transformation at scale. Throughout his career, Sam has held senior strategic positions at global powerhouses including Microsoft, Cisco, Orange, Honeywell, and PwC, giving him a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on technology implementation and organizational change. Notably, Sam spearheaded a strategic smart cities PPP initiative for a Gulf region urban development authority, where he delivered full P&L ownership and orchestrated complex mega-scale agile program management with measurable impact. His exceptional track record includes 9 prestigious global awards, among them 2 President's Club Awards for outstanding performance and leadership excellence. Academically, Sam holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering and a Dual MBA. As a DBA candidate, he is currently finalizing a groundbreaking smart cities benchmarking tool designed specifically for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation
Samuel Martinez
Samuel Martínez is a seasoned Senior Product Developer in Mexico, with over 10 years of experience designing and deploying software solutions across enterprise platforms. Holding a master’s degree in Computer Science from Tecnológico de Monterrey, he has built a solid foundation in software development through roles at Epicor, Infosys, and as an independent developer. Currently focused on Python and .NET ecosystems, Samuel blends deep technical expertise with a passion for practical AI and automation, aiming to create real business value through intelligent, future-ready systems. His mission: bring cutting-edge technologies into everyday operations to transform how businesses compete and scale.
Shameer Sam
Shameer Sam is the Executive Director of Health Information & Communication Technology (HICT) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), bringing over 25 years of experience in IT leadership, with 15 years at the executive level. He has spearheaded major national healthcare IT transformations, including delivering Qatar’s National Clinical Information System across 12 hospitals and 23 primary care centers, and commissioning IT functions for eight new hospitals. Shameer oversees multi-million-dollar digital health programs, serves as Co-Chair of Qatar’s National eHealth Technology Committee, and is recognized for aligning IT strategy with national healthcare goals. With an MBA, MPhil, and numerous global certifications, he is a trusted leader in healthcare IT strategy, governance, and innovation
Subhi Ghazal
VC - SME Relationship Management QNB Group - Qatar
Thomas Grow
Thomas Grow is a consultant and entrepreneur operating at the intersection of design, development, and marketing. As the co-founder of two bootstrapped AI startups, he’s built a reputation for turning AI into a practical force-multiplier—creating solutions that were previously out of reach for small teams. Driven to become a true AI subject-matter expert, Thomas helps startups and enterprises unlock real business value through intelligent systems. He brings curiosity, energy, and a builder’s mindset to the CAIO Program, seeing it as the bridge that turns vision into execution in an AI-driven world.
Ulises Martins
Ulises Martins is a leading force in applied AI, with 25+ years of product leadership. As Chief AI Officer at UTN’s Centro de e-Learning, he drives campus-wide AI strategy and delivers generative-AI tools used by over 60,000 users annually. He launched UTN’s AI Center of Excellence, built Latin America’s largest GenAI chatbot for education, and implemented LLM governance and custom RAG pipelines. He also leads Product Management at Dialpad, scaling SaaS platforms across billing and pricing. Ulises blends technical depth with educator clarity to make AI practical, scalable, and radically impactful.
Yvonne D’Souza
Yvonne is a Senior Manager at the Ontario Public Service, championing psychological safety, inclusivity, and collaboration to build high-performing teams. She leads digital transformation initiatives that elevate service delivery, strengthen communities, and set new benchmarks for public sector innovation.
