Tarek Adel Abdalla - MBA

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Chief Digital Officer (Official Title: Chief Software Manufacturing Officer) at emaratech

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Tarek is a Chief Digital Officer at emaratech with over 25 years of experience leading GovTech digital transformation across the UAE and GCC. Holding an MBA and a PMP certification, he specializes in AI-powered platforms and biometric innovations. Colleagues describe him as a positive, strategic, and supportive leader.

He has delivered over 60 national platforms, pioneering initiatives like Dubais "Smart Corridor" to create seamless, AI-driven, and paperless travel experiences for millions of users.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

Fast But Analytical

They are not always relationship oriented.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

GovTech Transformation
His career is dedicated to shaping national-scale e-government programs and delivering digital services for government entities across the UAE and GCC.
Seamless Travel
He frequently posts about the "Smart Corridor" project, a collaboration with GDRFA-Dubai and Emirates, showcasing his passion for innovating the travel experience.
AI in Government
He focuses on using AI and biometrics to achieve 100% straight-through processing in government services and enhance border control systems.

Media Appearances

Tarek has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Chief Digital Officer (Official Title: Chief Software Manufacturing Officer) at emaratech
3-2018 - 10-2023
Director of Digital Delivery (Official Title: Director of Software Manufacturing) at emaratech
10-2017 - 3-2018
Technical Operation Director at CIT VERICASH
1-2003 - 10-2017
Director of Software Development at GET Group
1-2000 - 1-2003
Project Manager at GET Group

Education

2005 - 2011
PMP from Institute of Project Management
2008 - 2010
MBA from Paris ESLSCA Business School

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 31 Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Digital Officer (Official Title: Chief Software Manufacturing Officer) at emaratech
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Tarek Adel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tarek Adel is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tarek Adel

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tarek Adel move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Tarek Adel take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Tarek Adel

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.