Twelve practitioners from across the region and beyond — governance, risk, compliance, audit, legal, quality and technology — who create, review and advise on everything the community publishes.
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Founder & Committee Chair
Content Director
OCEG | United States & Saudi Arabia
With 20 years of professional experience, Mashael serves as OCEG's Content Director and MENA Representative. She founded the MENA GRC Community to bridge Western and regional GRC frameworks.
Meet the practitioners shaping the community's research, discussions and practical guidance.
A GRC and AI governance practitioner with 10+ years of experience across governance, risk, compliance, and ISO standards. Noor brings expertise in enterprise risk and holds credentials including PMP, GRCP, CSRM, and multiple Lead Auditor ISO certifications.
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With extensive expertise in governance, risk, and compliance advisory, Jacob brings certified international director credentials and deep experience in corporate governance strategy and business excellence.
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Committee contributions: Content Creation & Review, Consulting, Mentorship & Advisory
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Assistant Professor & Governance Consultant
Dar Al Uloom University | Saudi Arabia
With 10 years of governance research experience, Dr. Abdulrahman brings academic rigor and thought leadership. His scholarly contributions inform the community's foundational understanding of governance principles and board oversight frameworks.
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Committee contributions: Content Creation, Content Design, Consulting & Advisory
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Passionate about knowledge sharing and advancing GRC best practices across the MENA region. Islam brings a legal perspective to governance, risk, and compliance with deep commitment to regional professional development.
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Expertise spanning risk management, compliance, governance, process management, business continuity, anti-fraud, and anti-money laundering. Amer is a PECB certified trainer bringing practical implementation experience to the committee.
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Committee contributions: Content Creation, Content Review, Consulting & Advisory
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With 16 years of total experience including Air Traffic Safety Electronics Engineering and Risk Management, Ahmed brings expertise spanning engineering, aviation, consulting, internal audit, and GRC. His diverse background provides unique technical perspectives on governance challenges.
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Quality and Excellence specialist bringing consulting expertise to the MENA GRC Community. Mohamed contributes advisory capabilities and operational excellence frameworks to support regional organizations in advancing their governance practices.
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Risk Manager with 6 years of experience in GRC, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Third-Party Risk Management aligned with international standards. Proven expertise in compliance and risk frameworks across complex organizational environments.
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Committee contributions: Content Creation, Content Review, Consulting & Advisory
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Non-Executive Director and Independent Board Committee Member with expertise in internal control, anti-fraud strategy, and GRC governance. Mahmoud brings executive experience in IPO readiness and board-level advisory.
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Risk and GRC specialist with focus on governance framework design, operational risk management, and insurance operations background. Asma brings analytical rigor and compliance implementation experience.
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Global risk management expert with specialization in technology risk, AI governance, and business continuity. Bilal brings international perspective and advanced expertise in emerging technology governance.
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Committee contributions: Content Creation, Content Review, Consulting & Advisory
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