INTELLIGENT ICT AWARDS MIDDLE EAST HOST
THE SPONSORS
Headline Sponsor
Alwaleed Osman is an author , speaker , podcast host and event professional . He is the founder and CEO of EMCEE . AE and is a highly experienced bi-lingual Arabic- English EMCEE based in Dubai .
He co-authored his first book , Your dose of motivation , published in 2019 and is currently working on his next book , Training the C-Suite . Alwaleed is also a Guiness World Record Adjudicator .
THE JURY PANEL
Ankit Satsangi , Director , BEEAH Group ( Young CIO of the Year , Intelligent ICT Awards 2023 )
Ankit is a distinguished cybersecurity and intelligence professional with more than a decade of experience in Offensive Security , Intelligence Gathering , Investigations and Incident Response , among other areas .
Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company SAOG ( Ooredoo ) has been a cornerstone of Oman ’ s telecommunications landscape since its inception in December 2004 .
Ooredoo Oman secured the second fixed license in 2009 , marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a comprehensive communications provider . Subsequently , the company expanded its offerings to include international gateway services , corporate fixed and broadband solutions , and residential fixed and broadband services , all launched between 2010 and 2011 .
Today , Ooredoo Oman proudly serves approximately three million customers across the Sultanate , driven by a commitment to enriching digital experiences through unparalleled connectivity and customer care . Rooted in a deep understanding of Omani culture and supported by global expertise , Ooredoo combines technological innovation with local insights to deliver superior telecom solutions .
Presenting Sponsor
Hassan Mirreh , Data Centre Director at Blackrack Technologies
Hassan is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in data centre operation design and construction . Throughout his career , he has tackled some of the most challenging data centre projects across the UK , EU , USA and the Middle East , earning a reputation for delivering innovative solutions .
Glyn Yates , Business Development Director , GTM International
Drawing upon a rich background in strategic execution within the multi-billion-dollar technology sector of the UK , Glyn made a strategic move to the Middle East in 2011 . In this capacity , he swiftly and effectively aided several tech industry titans in aligning their strategies with the unique demands of Middle East markets across the MEA region .
Sheeba Hasnain , Chairwomen & CIO at SENTIENTE
Sheeba is an award-winning Technocrat , AI Expert , Business Digital Transformation Specialist , Speaker and an Entrepreneur , driving transformation in Multinational Industries , and Government Sector . Sheeba has emerged as a beacon of inspiration for Women in Tech , where she stands out as a true trailblazer in the dynamic landscape of technology and business .
Fortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security . Their mission is to secure people , devices and data everywhere , and today they deliver cybersecurity everywhere that needs it . Over half a million customers trust Fortinet ’ s solutions , which are among the most deployed , most patented , and most validated in the industry .
The Fortinet Training Insitute , one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry , is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone . Collaboration with esteemed organisations from both the public and private sectors including CERTs , government entities , and academia , is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet ’ s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally .
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