Creative & Innovation Experience
Strategic Business & Marketing Solutions
Business Planning, Marketing Strategy & Marcoms for the UAE: Tailored business plans and communication strategies designed to drive growth and brand presence in the UAE market. Innovative Home Purchase Plan Development: Pioneering the world’s first interest-free home purchase structure, enabling home ownership with minimal deposit requirements. This groundbreaking fintech platform revolutionizes property buying. Launched the first Islamic bank in the UKCharity Fundraising Initiatives: Expertise in raising funds for global charity projects, creating sustainable funding models for impactful organizations.
Media & Branding Expertise
Kids’ Animation Production: Creator, producer, and director of the award-winning animated series Zayn and Zayna’s Little Farm, which promotes empathy and positive values in children.Fast-Food & FMCG Brand Development: Successfully rebranded and expanded several fast-food chains and ice cream brands internationally, crafting compelling brand identities and growth strategies.Brand Strategy & Corporate Identity Development: Over 50 multinationals and SMEs have benefited from my strategic brand consultancy, helping them define and communicate their unique value propositions.
Technology & Financial Services
IT Consultancy Marketing for PWC: Developed and implemented a strategic marketing plan for a groundbreaking syndicated multi-client IT consultancy service. Health Dotcom Innovation: Founded and successfully exited a health-focused dotcom business by selling to a multinational corporation.Travel & Data Network Strategy: Crafted business strategies and marketing plans for data networks within the travel trade sector, enhancing brand recognition and operational efficiency.
Advisory & Teaching Roles
Low-Cost Housing Consultancy: Advisor to UN-Habitat and other organizations in India, Pakistan, and Kenya, focusing on sustainable, low-cost housing solutions. Islamic Finance Innovation: Teaching creativity and innovation in Islamic finance to MBA students, fostering the next generation of financial leaders.Home Purchase Fund Structure: Developed a new, ethical home purchase structure under the ZDZI initiative, advancing affordable housing solutions.
Filmmaking & Content Production
Documentary & Commercial Production: Directed and produced impactful documentaries, TV commercials, corporate videos, and dramas that inspire and engage audiences.
CEO of an Incubation Company
Leading a company dedicated to making the world better through disruptive innovation and creative content.
Private Equity & Banking Advisory
Advisor to United Investment Bank: Providing strategic guidance to a DFSA-regulated private equity firm in Dubai, across diverse sectors including sports, oil and gas, apps, banking, property, and food industries.F&B Consultancy for McQueen’s Group: Built and enhanced the brand and corporate identity for a group operating multiple schools, colleges, and institutions, with a focus on the food and beverage sector.Islamic Financial Product Development: Spearheaded the development of innovative Islamic financial products for the Arab Banking Corporation in London, revolutionizing the sector over six years.
Philanthropy & Social Impact
Vocational Charity for Orphans: Established a charity focused on equipping orphans with vocational skills, empowering them to secure sustainable livelihoods.
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