A senior global advisor to The MENA Catalysts in the UAE covering the Gulf Cooperation Council markets, H.E. Mohammed Al Ghanim is the Founder and a long-time Director General of the UAE national technology regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority, and Chairman of the Gulf Technology Regulators Permanent Taskforce.
In those roles he oversaw market entry and regulatory priorities with West Coast-U.S. high tech companies. Once known as the leading tech regulator in the Gulf, he regulated, blocked, and built up most of the entire UAE techno-economy that exists today.
He also authored most content policy legislation in the UAE and is considered one of the most distinguished, well-connected thought leaders on Gulf social media regulations. Ghanim is now among the most tenacious government relations professionals in Middle Eastern markets.
After acquiring his B.A. in Engineering with honors in the UAE in 1994, Ghanim started at the bottom of the largest telecom company in the Middle East, Etisalat, where he quickly rose in the ranks to several senior managerial posts.
Mr. Ghanim is also currently on the Board of the Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority 2454, and Gulf entertainment giant Flash Entertainment Company that provides unmissable events and entertainment to engage, inspire, and pioneer the future of music, sporting events, community and festivals.
