Press Release

May 12, 2022

DUBAI, May 22, 2022 – Held under the patronage of the Private Office of HH Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, a member of the royal family of Dubai, World AI Show & Awards, is set to take place on 25-26 May 2022 at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai. Noor Alnahhas, Chief of Dreaming Stuff Up, nybl will shed light on the role of “Humanity in AI”.

nybl deals with humans like humans and leaves the machine stuff to the robots. The culture at nybl and choices in partnerships are all dictated by a fundamental belief that humanity comes before all else. During his keynote, Noor Alnahhas will outline the secret behind nybl’s success and specifically the secret sauce to conquering AI, and the role of humanity in this approach.

From pandemic breakthroughs to recent humanitarian journeys, nybl will take attendees on a trip that is nothing short of inspirational. “To leave Emirates Towers as a start-up in Cohort 4 with Dubai Future Accelerators and return as a leading sponsor and “Official AI Partner” at the World AI Show in less than 2 years is proof that nybl is doing a lot of things right!” Noor further adds, “nybl is everywhere at the World AI Show; we’ve planted a workshop space, booth and attendees can also catch us at a panel discussion, where we will be delving into the future of investing in AI.”

Noor, a serial entrepreneur boasts over 15 years of experience in developing and scaling new technology. Currently, Noor serves as a member of the AI Ethics Advisory Board for the Government of Dubai and as a Strategy and Growth Advisor to several global start-ups in the Artificial Intelligence, Shared Economy, and Tech industries. He holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston, and has earned numerous leadership training from INSEAD & Wharton.

Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon reflects on the excitement leading up to the event. “We are extremely honored to feature nybl as the Official Artificial Intelligence Partner for the event. Their innovative solutions have replaced training data with turnkey intelligence based on subject-matter expertise and proven data behavior models.”

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Waleed Refaat

Finance Director & Value Maker

Waleed has more than 20 years of experience in organizational accounting and finance management. He is responsible for nybl’s financial strategy and direction to meet company growth, client and investor expectations. He earned a Bachelor of Accounting from the Higher Institute of Advanced Studies in Cairo.

Michael LeTan

Chief Technology Officer & World Builder

Michael is an accomplished system architect with more than 30 years of experience in product development, delivery and deployment. He was part of a team of graduate engineers from MIT and Harvard to develop one of the leading-edge systems for Baker Hughes. Michael also served as the development manager for a web-based SCADA start-up and was the director of engineering for BCS Systems. He received his Bachelor of Science in system engineering from The University of Houston–Clear Lake.

Shriprakash Pandey

Partner & Entrepreneurship Enabler

Shriprakash is a business leader and entrepreneur with more than 28 years of experience leading international technology and engineering companies serving the utilities market. He is the founder and managing director of Commtel Networks and an expert in all aspects of business, including sales, business development, global alliances and operations. Shriprakash is an accomplished engineer and a graduate of the advanced management programs at the Indian School of Business and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

Noor Alnahhas

CEO & Visionary

Noor is a serial entrepreneur with nearly 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has a proven track record of building businesses and relationships within the Gulf Cooperation Council and serves as an advisor to start-ups in the Middle East and U.S. Noor earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Houston and completed additional leadership training at Wharton School of Business and INSEAD, a graduate business school with campuses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Hafsa Yazdani

Chief Developer & Queen of Bees

Hafsa is a software developer who has led the creation of specialized engineering applications in several industries, including oil and gas, supply chain and security. A member of Google’s Women Techmakers, she is passionate about advancing the involvement of girls in technology and entrepreneurship. Hafsa graduated at the top of her class from Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University with a Bachelor of Science in computer science.

Alessandra Scicchitano

Alessandra Scicchitano is a leading expert in Human-Centred Tech and Product Strategy. She provides strategic advisory to tech companies looking to grow repeat business and revenue through high-impact products.

Before founding AURES Consulting, Alessandra held research and management positions at world-class organizations like IBM and in projects funded by the European Commission. With more than 10 years of experience in the technical field, she has published several peer-reviewed papers and spoken at countless international conferences.

She is the creator of TILT – Tech in The Loop, a framework to build high-impact tech products by introducing Human Centricity in different aspects of the product strategy, a University Lecturer teaching about Digital transformation and Product Strategy, and serves as a tech advisor to startups.

Nasser Alnahhas

An innovative, multilingual CEO with over 25 years’ experience leading organizations by providing exceptional business transformation services and cutting-edge solutions. Ability to create and establish robust strategic direction. Trusted advisor to partners in multinational corporations in petroleum and natural gas, chemical manufacturing, power and utility, and water and wastewater treatment industries. Proven leader with the ability to drive strategic short and long-term plans, shifting priorities, and delivering compelling collaboration skills that foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Influential in nature, with excellent presentation and communication skills.

Lane Sloan

Lane Sloan is a 30-year veteran of the oil and gas industry and comes from a long and distinguished career with Shell Oil. During his tenure, Mr. Sloan was a member of Shell’s senior management, and served at various times as general manager of products for finance, vice president of corporate planning, chief financial officer and VP Business Services, regional coordinator for Far East, director of East Zone Oil Products, and president of Shell Chemical Company.

After leaving Shell, Mr. Sloan joined SAIC, an IT and engineering consultancy headquartered in San Diego, California, as executive vice president in charge of energy activities. He was subsequently named CEO of SAIC’s joint venture with Halliburton in Grand Basin.

Mr. Sloan later became an executive professor at the University of Houston, where he taught leadership, corporate strategy, and energy courses. He also served as executive director of University of Houston’s Global Energy Management Institute. Today, he is a Silver Fox Advisor and president of Sloan Consulting Services, where he mentors entrepreneurial CEOs.

Mr. Sloan has a bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s in Management Science, both from the University of Colorado. He also has a Master’s in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston. He has co-authored Terra Incognita: A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders and authored Develop a Leadership Plan: Become a Great Leader.

Mohammed Shono

Chief Operating Officer & Wild Card

Mohammed was one of the founding members of the Digital Transformation Project Management office at Saudi Aramco, which oversees the key business initiatives under the company’s 4th Industrial Revolution program. A 20-year veteran of the IT industry, Mohammed started as a software developer delivering applications in knowledge management and systems integration. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tulane University and his MBA from Strathclyde University.

Sufyaan Abdul Haseeb

Chief of Deployment and President Americas

Sufyaan has built management systems and environmental monitoring solutions for a variety of industries, including energy and security. He is a certified project manager (PMI) and an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), which supports the advancement of information and communications technology. Sufyaan earned a Bachelor of Engineering in electronics and instrumentation from Birla Institute of Technology & Science and a Master of Science in electrical engineering from George Mason University.