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Urban Business Institute

Leading in the Digital Era

UBI Educators & Futurists

Academics Meet Industry
Our team of world-class educators, program leads and futurists, who have extensive experience in their fields, are committed to your success. They work side by side with you through research, coursework, and insightful interactions to ensure you significantly achieve your goals.

Dina El-Selmy

Dina El-Selmy

CEO & Founder of UBI
International Keynote Speaker
Harvard Certificate of Innovation Implementation.
Harvard Certificate of Innovation and Creativity

Nicole Ames

Nicole Ames

Master of Arts, Mass Communication & Media Studies, Miami University
Professor at leading institutions, including Harvard Extension School, Boston University Questrom School of Business, and Emerson College.

Ayman Ismail

Ayman Ismail

Expert in Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Fintech and Economic Development
MIT PhD – Ex-McKinsey Consultant – Board Chair – Professor – Angel Investor

Shahira Rifaat

Shahira Rifaat

Leadership Coach & Instructor
International Keynote Speaker
Master Certified Coach (MCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Mariam Farag

Mariam Farag

FOUNDER OF HUMANIZING BRANDS | GLOBAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER | HUMANITARIAN | MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Reem Al-Olaby

Reem Al-Olaby

Associate Professor at California Northstate University – USA
International Keynote Speaker
Emotional Intelligence Expert
Women in Leadership

Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir

Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir

MSc. Global Finance, Harvard GMP
Founder & Principal, Vikingur Management Consultancies
Family Offices, Family Businesses, Enterprises, Private Funds

Saliha Afridi

Saliha Afridi

Clinical Psychologist
Managing Director of The LightHouse Arabia
Corporate Wellness Program
Mental Health First Aid Program

Margaret Herde

Margaret Herde

Founder and Managing Director of Embarr Institute Member of the Dubai Women Business Council and Forbes Council

Virginia Crawford

Virginia Crawford

Business English Program
International Business Communications

Dana Al-Mubaidin

Dana Al-Mubaidin

International Keynote Speaker

Tariq Querishy

Tariq Querishy

Futurist | Author
Global Celebrity Speaker
Corporate CEO | Board Advisor
| HBS Alum | Finance, Tech &
Media & Business Professional |
Entrepreneur | Humanitarian

Maha Abouelenein

Maha Abouelenein

Entrepreneur・Author・Speaker・Host of Savvy Talk Podcast
CEO AND FOUNDER OF DIGITAL & SAVVY

Dina El-Mofty

Dina El-Mofty

Visionary Leader & Investor
Founder of Injaz Egypt
Co- Founder at Soulfull Egypt’s

Mona El-Gazzar

Mona El-Gazzar

CEO & Founder of ZOLA Consulting
eCommerce & Retail Professional

Yosra Elleithy

Yosra Elleithy

Business Image Consultant
Positive Psychology

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