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Resident of the House of Beautiful Business, a global think tank and community founded to explore the human future of work. Co-Host of the Arab Gulf Hub for The Great Wave, a first-of-its-kind practical-fantastical global festival to reinvent business—and yourself.

Wain Waleed is the new augmented reality game brought to you by the team behind the highly successful Middle Eastern emoji app Halla Walla. Having gained praise from all corners of the globe including Buzzfeed, the BBC and The National, Halla Walla has now come to life with a game that is the first of it’s kind in the region. Wain Waleed and his friends are hidden in your virtual reality, and it’s your job to find them.Whether you’re at the mall, souk, beach, shisha café, or friend’s… Show more Wain Waleed is the new augmented reality game brought to you by the team behind the highly successful Middle Eastern emoji app Halla Walla. Having gained praise from all corners of the globe including Buzzfeed, the BBC and The National, Halla Walla has now come to life with a game that is the first of it’s kind in the region. Wain Waleed and his friends are hidden in your virtual reality, and it’s your job to find them.Whether you’re at the mall, souk, beach, shisha café, or friend’s house – users can open the app and get searching to find Waleed, Lulu, and the gang. Use your phone’s camera to search around you for hidden Halla Walla emojis as the game interacts with your environment - so you never know where Waleed might pop up.Features of the game-Top level Augmented Reality content discovery via geolocation-Time and location filtered offers-Peer driven gamified treasure huntJoin the Khaleeji scavenger hunt and build up your points as you find objects and characters, progressing through levels to start winning prizes. Winnings could be a dinner for two, a free VIP ticket to a concert, or even a family holiday to a desert getaway.The leaderboard allows players to see their real time score compared with gamers from around the world, and to compete with friends near and far. The more points you get the more you unlock and get up that leaderboard. And don’t forget to customise your own avatar! Is Shaikha your favourite Halla Walla character? Choose her as your profile icon, and customise hair, make-up, and clothes to reflect your personality.So Yalla, Find Waleed! Show less

HALLA WALLA is the new keyboard emoji & sticker app that captures the conversation of the Arab and Khaleeji lifestyle. Derived from the saying which roughly translates to ‘what’s up’, the app brings to life the many glimpses of our culture that we know and love, translating them into the tech age through relatable characters, nostalgic themes and playful GIFs. When it came to representing the modern Middle Eastern voice, we felt there was a real gap in social messaging platforms. From… Show more HALLA WALLA is the new keyboard emoji & sticker app that captures the conversation of the Arab and Khaleeji lifestyle. Derived from the saying which roughly translates to ‘what’s up’, the app brings to life the many glimpses of our culture that we know and love, translating them into the tech age through relatable characters, nostalgic themes and playful GIFs. When it came to representing the modern Middle Eastern voice, we felt there was a real gap in social messaging platforms. From our loud families, endless cousins, gatherings and shared meals, to signature phrases, fashion statements, football, shisha and late night shawarma runs - our lives are brimming with inside jokes and over the top emotions that needed a platform to be expressed.As the region’s first comprehensive digital communication kit, HALLA WALLA’s stickers and emojis allow users to express themselves in Arabic or English, spice up photos and chat with stickers on iMessage, as well as send GIFs to friends and family, both on Android and IOS devices. Whether you have Arab or Khaleeji roots, or have found yourself living in the Middle East immersed in the culture, HALLA WALLA is your visual language to share and love. Yalla, Just Say It With HALLA WALLA! Show less

WAASTAA is your visual directory of the makers of the world. Discover hand-picked creatives in cities around the world and collaborate with them in real time. WAASTAA means being connected so we created your very own visual diary, keeping you in the know for can't-miss events by creatives in your city or anywhere in the world. From illustrators to chefs and everything in between, just search and swipe through stunning portfolios, connect with the makers through chat and even find out… Show more WAASTAA is your visual directory of the makers of the world. Discover hand-picked creatives in cities around the world and collaborate with them in real time. WAASTAA means being connected so we created your very own visual diary, keeping you in the know for can't-miss events by creatives in your city or anywhere in the world. From illustrators to chefs and everything in between, just search and swipe through stunning portfolios, connect with the makers through chat and even find out where you can see them and their works. WAASTAA brings you into the global community of makers that inspire us all. WAASTAA allows you to:  • Search through a carefully curated collection of makers based on their profession and their location   • 'WAASTAA’ the creatives you want to follow and makers will then be WAASTAA'd by you, the people who admire their craftsmanship • Swipe through the portfolios of makers works from around the world  • Star a makers work to add to your 'favourites’, creating your own visual directory  • Chat directly with makers just to say hello, express your appreciation or even collaborate with them on a project. • Group chat when you really want to bring together a one-of-a-kind creation through seamless collaboration with makers from around the world   • Get notifications for WAASTAA events: pop ups, open portfolio nights, networking events, kitchen take overs by our chefs- near you • Be notified for independent maker events from the creatives you love via our notifications plus be in the know for events happening in the city you live in, from restaurant openings to artist shows to music gigs  • Create your own WAASTAA circles through our community, join us to bring creatives and like minded people together  • Connect directly with the 'CURATORS' if you ever need any guidance, help, advice, or have suggestions of great creative events you want us to share with our global community. Show less

Head of Creative Ventures of Curiositas, an innovation firm. Our team of technologists, lawyers and financial analysts research and develop emerging technologies that shape finance, law and the digital economy. We are advocates for an open internet, data privacy, cyberculture and decentralisation. https://curiositas.io/

Brownbook Publishing | Operational & Program Director For Cultural Engineering | Dubai Dec 2010 – 2015• Responsible for overseeing, managing and training the coordination and administration of all aspects Brownbook’s seven Cultural and Engineering spaces, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling program activities.• Managed cross-functional projects and work teams comprised of internal and external resources to ensure program activities and… Show more Brownbook Publishing | Operational & Program Director For Cultural Engineering | Dubai Dec 2010 – 2015• Responsible for overseeing, managing and training the coordination and administration of all aspects Brownbook’s seven Cultural and Engineering spaces, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling program activities.• Managed cross-functional projects and work teams comprised of internal and external resources to ensure program activities and events meet organizational objectives.• Strategic planning, managing and execution of marketing and event calendar including print, web campaigns and social media. Design and implement evaluation tools and techniques to evaluate impact and identify areas of improvement.• Designed and developed the program content for all 7 venues, with global cultural exchange programming, creating a bridge with the Middle East & the rest of the world. • Spearheaded implementation and launched Cultural Engineering venues – The Pavilion Downtown, Shelter, The Archive, The Space Abu Dhabi, The Magazine Shop, Creekside & Dubai Design District/ D3 The Campus.• Planned, programmed and implanted Brownbook special projects regional and internationally events; Dubai Next – Dubai Expo 2020 Paris 3 day project, ALJCI – Abdul Latif Jameel conference in Jeddah, UAE Careers Fair Cultural programming, curated Arabian Wings Jeddah exhibition, Edge of Arabia – Create & Inspire judge for their London edition, Connecting and planning Brownbook – Serpentine book launch, Gulf Music Film Festival, Brownbook Festival. Show less

Performed all interior design execution for client villas, i.e. Logistics, liaising with contractors and designing the interior itself.Providing all artwork under commission for show houses and villas. Clients include: Durrat Al Bahrain, Porta Reef and Saar Villa.Set up and executed PR & marketing strategy plans.

Workshop curator; hosted photography, drawing & painting workshops from age 5+.Curated exhibitions; liaised and local artists to build up portfolios and curate their own.Set up and execute marketing strategy plans to launch programming.International Business Group | Public Relations and Marketing Executive | BahrainJan 2009 – Sep 2009PR & marketing strategy for Arsenal Soccer School Bahrain and Cocoa Lounge Kuwait; press releases, active networking, liaised with client… Show more Workshop curator; hosted photography, drawing & painting workshops from age 5+.Curated exhibitions; liaised and local artists to build up portfolios and curate their own.Set up and execute marketing strategy plans to launch programming.International Business Group | Public Relations and Marketing Executive | BahrainJan 2009 – Sep 2009PR & marketing strategy for Arsenal Soccer School Bahrain and Cocoa Lounge Kuwait; press releases, active networking, liaised with client relations, communicated with advertising agencies, cooperate networking, spearheaded marketing campaigns. Show less