Advisors

Expertise across intelligence, capital and story.

RiyadaX9 works with professionals across artificial intelligence, research, investment intelligence and interactive storytelling. Their expertise contributes to strategic thinking, innovation development and future focused initiatives across regional and international markets.

Khaled Almaeena
Journalism & Regional Media Leadership Advisor
Khaled Almaeena is a veteran journalist, media executive, author and public speaker recognized for his contributions to journalism and communication across the Middle East. Throughout his career he has championed informed public discourse, intercultural understanding and responsible media engagement. His expertise spans journalism, strategic communications, publishing, leadership and public affairs, advising organizations and international initiatives on media strategy and audience engagement.
Areas of Expertise
JournalismPublic AffairsEditorial StrategyCommunications
Cyril Bizieau
Talent Strategy & Innovation Ecosystems Advisor
Cyril Bizieau is an international talent strategist and entrepreneur specializing in executive search, strategic partnerships and innovation driven growth. Through his work with founders, investors, family offices and global brands, he helps organizations attract leadership talent, build strategic alliances and accelerate international expansion. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, creative industries, luxury markets and emerging technologies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.
Areas of Expertise
Executive SearchAI & RoboticsStrategic PartnershipsBiotech
Nayla Chacra
Interactive Storytelling & Creative Production Advisor
Nayla Chacra is an internationally experienced creative producer specializing in storytelling, documentary production, post production leadership and emerging AI enabled creative workflows. Having worked across New York, London, Singapore and Dubai, she has led global campaigns, documentaries and branded content projects for international brands. Through Commonwild, she works at the intersection of creative leadership, cultural storytelling and technology driven production innovation across multiple platforms and formats.
Areas of Expertise
DocumentaryCreative ProductionAI WorkflowsBranded Content
Todd Donnelly
Media Innovation & Interactive Entertainment Advisor
Todd Donnelly is a media executive, entrepreneur and board leader with more than two decades of experience building and scaling media, advertising and entertainment ventures. He co founded Viamedia, one of the largest independent video advertising sales organizations in the United States, and later became an executive producer behind award winning documentary projects. As Chairman and CEO of VSYN+, he is leading development of a streaming platform focused on sign language entertainment and accessibility.
Areas of Expertise
Streaming PlatformsContent StrategyMedia TechnologyAccessibility
Tom Farrell
Television Production and Content Strategy Advisor
Tom brings over 30 years of television production experience, including more than 16 years in executive management, leading strategic planning and daily operations at The WorkShop Content Studios since 2007. His portfolio includes major productions for Amazon Prime, Netflix, TLC, PBS and Golf Channel, working with prominent athletes and entertainers. A Villanova University graduate, Tom combines creative leadership, production expertise and business management.
Areas of Expertise
Television ProductionContent StrategyExecutive ManagementCreative Leadership
Yousuf Al Haddad
Strategic Procurement & Investment Operations Advisor
Yousuf Al Haddad is a senior procurement and operations leader with more than eighteen years of experience managing complex procurement ecosystems within government institutions. As Head of Procurement for The Private Office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, he oversees strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations and operational excellence across infrastructure, technology, construction, agriculture, logistics and sustainability, helping organizations align operational performance with strategic growth objectives.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic SourcingGovernanceOperational ExcellenceNegotiation
Adnan Haroon
Finance, Governance and Transformation Advisor
Adnan Haroon is a seasoned finance leader with more than 28 years of C suite experience across global markets, including the GCC. A Chartered Accountant and ICAEW Council Member, he specializes in mergers and acquisitions, governance, compliance and business transformation. He leads BIMAC Group and has held senior executive roles at HSBC, Standard Chartered and Mashreq, driving strategic growth, financial transformation and successful business turnarounds.
Areas of Expertise
Mergers and AcquisitionsGovernanceComplianceBusiness Transformation
Talib Hashim
Regional Talent and Knowledge Economy Advisor
Driven by a lifelong vision for regional progress, Talib is committed to empowering Middle Eastern talent, institutions and innovators to compete globally while addressing local challenges. His venture represents a practical step toward building a progressive knowledge economy where regional expertise sets global standards, creates opportunities and shapes the future. Talib believes sustainable transformation begins by trusting local talent to solve complex regional challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Regional TalentKnowledge EconomyInnovationInstitutional Growth
Rashid Mohammed Ibrahim
Business Development and Government Relations Advisor
A business development and government relations professional with more than 18 years of local and international experience across insurance, software, telecom and retail. He specializes in government relations, business setup, market entry and expansion in Dubai, helping entrepreneurs and SMEs establish and grow successfully. His expertise spans sales, marketing, channel management and key accounts, supported by strong analytical, problem solving, communication and leadership capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
Government RelationsBusiness SetupMarket EntryBusiness Development
Abbas Kazmi
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems Advisor
Abbas Kazmi is an entrepreneur, investor and innovation advocate with extensive involvement in startup ecosystems, venture development and entrepreneurship education. Through his work with leading academic and business communities, he has supported founders, emerging ventures and innovation driven organizations. His experience spans venture building, investment strategy, technology commercialization and ecosystem development, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and industry leaders across rapidly evolving markets.
Areas of Expertise
Venture BuildingInvestment StrategyInnovationEcosystem Development
Adel Al Khonji
Business Transformation & Growth Advisor
Adel Al Khonji is a business transformation specialist and operations executive with over two decades of experience across aviation, supply chain, procurement, hospitality and business development. As Executive Managing Director of AdRex Consulting, he advises organizations on operational excellence, sourcing strategies and growth. He combines strategic planning with practical execution to improve efficiency and unlock value, with a growing focus on data analytics, artificial intelligence and digital transformation across evolving market landscapes.
Areas of Expertise
Business TransformationSupply ChainAI AdoptionGrowth Strategy
Jibran Masud
Technology Entrepreneurship and AI Solutions Advisor
A technology entrepreneur and business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning software, mobile technology, AI and digital solutions. He is Co Founder and CBO at AIROMOB Technologies, Founder of INTELLISAAS and Co Founder of FUNKSHAN, with previous leadership roles at Integrated Enterprises and TEO International. He combines technical expertise, business strategy and entrepreneurship to build innovative products, lead teams and drive sustainable growth.
Areas of Expertise
Artificial IntelligenceDigital SolutionsProduct StrategyEntrepreneurship
Wael Osman
Strategy, Policy and Economic Foresight Advisor
Wael brings over 32 years of C level experience across government and private sectors, specializing in strategy, policy, economic foresight, intelligence and business architecture. He contributed to major Dubai government strategies, including Dubai Plan 2021, economic, maritime, aviation, energy and sustainability policies. He leads Pixonal Design and RYTS Global, supporting governments and corporations across the GCC with strategic solutions and intelligent sourcing.
Areas of Expertise
StrategyEconomic ForesightPolicyBusiness Architecture
Krishna Raj
AI Strategy & Enterprise Transformation Advisor
Krishna Raj is a technology professional with experience in innovation, digital transformation and business growth. His work focuses on helping organizations adopt emerging technologies and leverage data driven decision making to improve performance and competitiveness. His expertise includes artificial intelligence, enterprise transformation, technology implementation and business process improvement, combining practical industry knowledge with a strong understanding of future technology trends.
Areas of Expertise
Artificial IntelligenceDigital TransformationData StrategyEnterprise Tech
Aly Ramji
International Development & Strategic Communications Advisor
Aly Ramji is an international business leader and communications strategist with extensive experience across media, international development, public diplomacy and investment promotion. As Director of Mediapix and co founder of Web3Africa.news, he has worked with governments, corporations and international organizations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, connecting markets, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs through effective communication and strategic partnerships that support economic development.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic CommunicationsPublic DiplomacyMedia RelationsInvestment Promotion
Muhammad Sarfraz
Generative AI and Technology Architecture Advisor
A seasoned technologist with more than 17 years of experience in software design, development and architecture, specializing in Generative AI, LLMs, conversational AI, speech technologies, machine learning, IoT and blockchain. He excels at transforming innovative ideas into scalable technology solutions, building robust frameworks and leading high performing teams. His expertise spans cloud platforms, programming languages, smart contracts and fractional CTO advisory across complex technology environments.
Areas of Expertise
Generative AILLMsCloud PlatformsTechnology Architecture
Osama Shawky
Startup Growth & Innovation Advisor
Osama Shawky is a serial entrepreneur, business strategist and startup mentor with more than twenty four years of experience across technology, telecommunications, hospitality and digital innovation. As Founder and CEO of estaie, he is reshaping long stay hospitality through technology driven platforms. He has founded multiple ventures, achieved successful exits and advised startups on scalability, growth and commercialization, serving as advisor and mentor within leading ecosystems including in5 Dubai.
Areas of Expertise
Startup StrategyScalingInnovation ManagementMentorship
Erol User
Emerging Technologies & Digital Assets Advisor
Erol User is a global entrepreneur, investor, author, futurist and blockchain advocate with extensive experience in finance, venture capital and emerging technologies. As President and CEO of USER Corporation and founder of several blockchain and metaverse initiatives, he has played a leading role in advancing innovation ecosystems focused on digital assets and decentralized technologies, supporting organizations seeking to leverage disruptive technologies for long term growth.
Areas of Expertise
BlockchainDigital AssetsVenture CapitalMetaverse
Mohammed Yaseen
Gaming & Community Engagement Advisor
Mohammed Yaseen, known as GuildMM, is one of the UAE's pioneering gaming content creators and a Twitch Partner recognized across the MENA gaming community. His journey began in 2020 and grew through authentic engagement, resilience, and passion for gaming. He built a dedicated community around the Guild Wars franchise of more than 25,000 players focused on collaboration and in game trading. He is admired for inspiring others through overcoming a life threatening health challenge, combining community, digital engagement and content creation to help shape the Arabic speaking gaming ecosystem.
Areas of Expertise
Gaming CultureCommunity BuildingContent CreationTwitch Partner
Michael Rashid El Zatoona
Creator Economy & Digital Storytelling Advisor
Michael Rashid is an entrepreneur, business coach and digital content strategist dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock growth through education, storytelling and creator led media. As Founder of ZAT Solutions and Creators7, he has built platforms focused on training, personal development, content production and creator empowerment. Through his widely followed educational platforms, he reaches millions of people seeking personal and professional growth.
Areas of Expertise
Creator EconomyDigital EducationContent StrategyCoaching
Fariba Zoulfaghari
Founder Visibility and Content Strategy Advisor
A Fractional CMO and visibility strategist helping founders build authentic personal brands, stronger media presence and sustainable growth. She combines content strategy, public relations, podcast production, camera confidence coaching, event curation and community building to make founder led brands more visible. As a podcast host, TEDx speaker, moderator and MC, she brings practical experience turning personal stories into compelling content, connections and opportunities.
Areas of Expertise
Personal BrandingContent StrategyPublic RelationsCommunity Building

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Expertise across intelligence, capital and story.

Khaled Almaeena

Cyril Bizieau

Nayla Chacra

Todd Donnelly

Tom Farrell

Yousuf Al Haddad

Adnan Haroon

Talib Hashim

Rashid Mohammed Ibrahim

Abbas Kazmi

Adel Al Khonji

Jibran Masud

Wael Osman

Krishna Raj

Aly Ramji

Muhammad Sarfraz

Osama Shawky

Erol User

Mohammed Yaseen

Michael Rashid El Zatoona

Fariba Zoulfaghari

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