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Ashraf Sheikh

Commander · DISC type D
Regional Business Head at MetaAll (Meta AGI Alliance)
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ashraf is a global commercial leader specializing in AI, telecom, and strategic partnerships, with a record of delivering over $450M in commercial impact. He focuses on driving market entry and scaling strategies for advanced technology platforms in the GCC and emerging markets. He holds a certification in Private Equity and Venture Capital.

Outside of his direct commercial roles, Ashraf shows a keen interest in the narratives of technological disruption and perseverance. He often shares and analyzes compelling stories about tech founders overcoming immense challenges and the transformative application of AI in unexpected fields, highlighting a fascination with innovations human element.

He is currently leading an immediate and active acquisition of enterprise-grade AI infrastructure, including H100 and B200 class GPUs, in Dubai.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Regional Business Head
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Ashraf shows up

Impact-Driven
Very Quick
Risk-Taker

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Priorities

Topics Ashraf cares about

National AI Strategy
Authored a publication titled "Sovereign Intelligence: The National AI Playbook, " arguing that AI architecture is a national sovereignty decision, not just a software choice.
AI in Telecom
Published a mandate for the telecom industry's strategic reinvention in the age of AI, focusing on capital reallocation and new value creation beyond network ownership.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Regional Business Head
MetaAll (Meta AGI Alliance)
12-2024
Advisor
P47 AI
3-2021 - 8-2025
Vice President Sales
RIVIA (formerly SCENT STRATEGY)
2-2015 - 3-2021
Managing Partner
Middle East Business Resources (MEBR) FZ LLC
9-2007 - 2-2015
Enterprise Sales Manager
Etisalat
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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