Biography

Omar comes from 10 years of Marketing & Communications industry experience, he is currently researching social media influencers and their perceived trustworthiness and credibility with Saudi and Middle Eastern audiences. 

He serves on the boards of an adtech startup, a marketing firm, and a regional production studio. In his spare time, Omar is a content creator with over 100 million views. 

Courses Taught 

• Intro Marketing 
• Intro to Digital Media 
• Intro to Media Theory (Teacher's Assistant) 

Services & Awards  

High profile supporter of the UNHCR 

Member of the first cohort participating in the Empowering Dialogue and Interfaith Networks program initiated by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.  

 Member of the first generation of YouTube creators for change program, focused on xenophobia.   

Guinness World Record for the most viewers for an Iftar live stream on YouTube   

P&G Alumni 40 under 40 most accomplished  

Two bronze awards at Dubai Lynx awards (w/ Starcom media group)