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Dr Usman Zafar

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Chief Executive Officer at World Business Hub (WBH)
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Usman Zafar is a Global CEO, Board Advisor, and author specializing in accelerating growth for tech companies in emerging markets. With a PhD, he focuses on Smart Cities, PPP/BOT projects, and investment strategy across MENA, APAC, and Africa. Colleagues describe him as a transformative, knowledgeable, and outstanding leader.

He was honored as “The Leading Global Advisor of the Year 2024” and has been a keynote speaker at events attended by the UAEs Royal Family.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Smart City Innovation
A frequent international keynote speaker on creating future-ready cities by leveraging AI, IoT, and Blockchain. He focuses on strategy, governance, and integrating new technologies into urban development.
Global Market Entry
He champions a unique strategy for companies to expand into MENA, Asia Pacific, and Africa without building large, expensive sales and marketing teams, focusing on strategic partnerships.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Chief Executive Officer
World Business Hub (WBH)
1-2010
Public Speaking Engagements
World Business Hub (WBH)
8-2024
Member of the Board of Advisors
Bizmoni - All-in-ONE AI Super APP
11-2024
Senior Board Advisor
Sriven
11-2024
Member of the Board of Advisors
X0PA AI
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Education
1-2019 - 12-2022
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
European International University - Paris (Official)
1-2000 - 12-2004
Doctor's Degree
International American University
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