OUR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Business transformation, PMO, and project management, SME
Dr. Munir Shahatit
Background
PhD. in Project Management, MSc Project management and Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering ,PMP certified
Area of Expertise
Over 23 years of professional experience in Business Transformation, Strategic planning, PMO and project management Expert
Professional Experience
Dr Munir worked in the region for decades including working with some prominent developers Big 4 and international project management firms in UAE such as, Dubai Holding, Abu Dhabi Municipality, DAMC , EY , KMPG and Turner International. Diverse expertise in Project, Programme and Portfolio Management, PMO, Strategic Planning, and Business Transformation across various industries. led large scale programs for different kind of clients, government non-government .
Countries worked in
UAE , UK And KSA
Previous Experience with
Urban planning and GIS, SME
Dr. Abdulnaser Arafat
Background
Ph.D. Degree from the University of Florida in the summer of 2011. He worked as a research scientist in the fields of spatial modeling, 3D modeling, GIS automation, Bigdata, regional and local planning
Area of Expertise
Over 30 years of professional experience in urban planning including , surveying, Geospatial , land-use and transportation.
Professional Experience
Dr Arafat worked in the region for decades including working with some prominent clients such as MoMRAH as a Technical Advisor for the National Urban Observatory and Advisor for the planning deputyship at MoMRAH . With Birzeit University, as a Director of the Master of Civil Engineering Program and Chairman of the civil and environmental engineering department and
With Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, University of Florida,
Countries worked in
USA , Palestine and KSA
Previous Experience with
Infrastructure, SME
Dr. Majed Subhi Abusharkh
Background
PhD. in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics), M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Hydraulics, and Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Area of Expertise
Over 30 years of professional experience in Planning and design of potable water, wastewater, & storm-water projects
Professional Experience
Dr. Majed worked in Sultanate of Oman for 10 years as a Hydraulic Expert in Public Authority for Water (PA, after he worked for 20 years as Associate Professor and Water and Sanitation Consultant in Palestine. In the last five years he worked as General Manager of Hebron Water: Hebron Municipality, and as Technical Advisor, in Water and Wastewater Sector in Palestine.
Countries worked in
Palestine and Oman
Previous Experience with
Environmental and sustainability, SME
Ms. Faiza Abdulraheem
Background
MSc. Masters Environmental Eng., LEED AP, Project Sustainability Management CEEQUAL & Green Building Certification & ISO 9001 Internal Auditor).
Area of Expertise
Over 25 Years of professional experience in Environmental, sustainability andSuitability Strategy Development & Execution Expert
Professional Experience
Faiza worked in the region for decades including working with some prominent developers like Dubai Holding, Expo, Jacobs, and international project worldwide like Zaha Hadid projects, Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Environment Agency. Diverse expertise in CDM Environmental & KPIs sustainability reporting using GRI and other portals, Deep knowledge of SDG 2030 vision and ESG
Countries worked in
Canada and UAE
Previous Experience with
Solid waste management, SME
Mr. Yaser Dwaik.
Background
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Jordan University
Area of Expertise
Over 30 years of professional experience in Solid Waste Management and Equipment
Professional Experience
Yaser is an expert in Solid Waste Management and Equipment with over three decades of experience. He has worked as a consultant for the World Bank, UNDP, and JICA, focusing on improving waste management systems in regions including Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq. has been involved in numerous high-impact projects, including developing national strategies, assessing equipment needs, and implementing sustainable waste management practices.
Countries worked in
Palestine, Jordan , Yaman and Iraq
Previous Experience with
IT and Software, SME
Dr. Sharaf Alzabadi
Background
-Dr. Alzabadi has received his Ph.D. Degree from the University of Westminster in London in 2013. He has over 12 years of experience in IT consultancy across different industries such as Academia, Healthcare and Finance.
-On top of that, Dr. Alzabadi has over 5 years of experience in lecturing at the University of Westminster in the UK and the University of Bethlehem in Palestine in software engineering and data management.
-Dr. Alzabadi started his own consultancy business in the UK, Business Intelligence Partners, in 2016 and has been the director of the company since then.
Skills
-IT Requirement Management: Gathering, analysis, specification and validation
-Data Warehousing, Analysis, Reporting, Dashboards and KPIs
-Data Migration: Migrating data from legacy systems to new systems.
Countries worked in
United Kingdom
Previous Experience with
Infrastructure, SME (Roads)
Dr. Mohammad El-Wahsh
Background
BSc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Jordan in 1981. With over 43 years of experience, he has managed large-scale construction projects across the Middle East. His expertise includes civil and mechanical project management, cost control, quality assurance, safety, and environmental planning, working with both local and international clients.
Area of Expertise
Over 43 years of professional experience in construction and project management, with specialized knowledge in FIDIC and FAR regulations. Expertise includes strategic planning, cost control, quality assurance, and managing large-scale civil and mechanical projects. Proficient in project evaluation, decision-making, and optimizing project efficiency, with strong leadership and advisory skills. Authorized arbitrator in contractual cases with experience in Primavera and Microsoft Office programs. Committed to delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Professional Experience
Mr. El Wahsh is a highly experienced construction and project management professional with extensive expertise across the Middle East. He has held key leadership positions, including Owner and General Manager of Corner Stone Contracting and Senior Projects Manager at The Morganti Group. His notable projects include USAID-funded infrastructure and the USD 2.6 billion Lagoons Project in Dubai, showcasing his ability to manage and deliver large-scale construction projects for both government and private clients.
Countries Worked In
- Palestine
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Jordan
- Kuwait
Previous experience with
- Corner Stone Contracting Company (formerly Green Line Contracting Establishment)
- The Morganti Group
- Ocean Company
- Sama-ECH Joint Venture (for The Lagoons Project)