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Innovation and Entrepreneurship expert that is connecting the world to the Arabian Gulf Region

A seasoned advisor and established businessman who has always believed that business works best when everyone is connected in a strategic way. He is also the person behind the visionary seeing beyond concept which is central not just to his own career, but the continued success of many businesses and Entrepreneurs with ambitions to secure a market share or move operationally into a new region, here in the Arabian Gulf.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship expert that is connecting the world to the Arabian Gulf Region

A seasoned advisor and established businessman who has always believed that business works best when everyone is connected in a strategic way. He is also the person behind the visionary seeing beyond concept which is central not just to his own career, but the continued success of many businesses and Entrepreneurs with ambitions to secure a market share or move operationally into a new region, here in the Arabian Gulf.

A RENEWED SENSE OF OPPORTUNITY

The digital age may have connected us at speed and scale like never before, but one thing it cannot do is compete with the rich culture, diversity and resources of new commercial regions. As the Arabian Gulf continues to open up to outside investment it offers a new world of access and opportunities for businesses and organizations looking to grow. Progress requires a proven way to overcome commonly encountered barriers in a long-term, strategic way united with a common vision.

A REGIONAL
PIVOT

Taking leadership decisions is about knowing when to pivot your strategy and look closely at new potential opportunities. Through a combination of experience, vision and focus on seeing beyond the current situation, connecting you with the regional insights that elevate your strategies. The result is a streamlined and thoughtful approach to accessing a new market with widely untapped potential.

AN INNOVATIVE STRATEGIC ROUTE FORWARD

Expanding into the Arabian Gulf to gain market share, either through a strategic approach from your own headquarters, or by building an on-the-ground presence that is commercially lucrative, is only possible when you have the benefits of regional expertise and insights. This is available within our scope of services - Understand how to unify your approach with local culture, working practices and consumer behaviour - Explore relevant regional and global potentials, power brokers and officials by leveraging a unique network of knowledge around various business and economic sectors. - Build a strategic long-term approach that develops your business or organization into a key regional asset. In addition, the focus is on offering a range of advisory services focusing on sustained innovation, strategic entrepreneurial shifts and the process of delivering actionable change. A part of this exclusive approach is putting together prestigious exclusive roundtable events and technical workshops with the aim of connecting key local potentials with foreign global organizations. Events can stretch to cover regional grounds, for example a past event has brought together the kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, large organizations and governments and global leaders who share a vision for seeing beyond in a sector that was of interest to the local attendees. Everyone attended a full-day technical workshop which resulted in a range of potential proposals.

TOGETHER, WE ACHIEVE SO MUCH MORE.

Business Profile

A passionate, proven and highly driven entrepreneur with 25 years of diverse and wide-ranging GCC experience. Areas where success and achievement can be demonstrated include: Real Estate Development, Leisure & Entertainment, Security & Defense, Crypto Assets, SAAS, Manufacturing, Marketing Communication, Media, and a growing portfolio of International Partnerships. Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi combines a deep and intuitive knowledge of a large number of industries with global connections as well as a network of contacts, each gained and nurtured via respectful and successful long-term business relations.

Strategic Networking Connect with the Arabian Gulf Region

Offering an unrivaled level of local and regional networking opportunities covering a wide range of industries and professions.

The focus at all times is on the quality of the introductions made, as opposed to the quantity. By understanding how your products and services can be successfully integrated into the Arabian Gulf region on multiple levels, always proceeding in a highly targeted and strategic manner.

To understand how these wide-reaching advisory services can be leveraged to your advantage, please connect at your convenience.

A PURELY STRATEGIC OUTLOOK SEEING BEYOND THE CURRENT OBVIOUS

The approach and outlook are based on a combination of long-term strategic vision and a willingness to see beyond the current reality.

SEEING BEYOND OPENS NEW OPPORTUNITIES

The status quo is something we are all intimately familiar with because it is what we see the moment we begin to analyze a situation. While everyone needs to understand the here and now, you must not let it limit yourself because this would result in missed opportunities and an inability to grow. Seeing beyond is about delivering a broader, deeper and more insightful vision of what becomes possible when we look beyond the clouds and begin to envision an infinitely expanding horizon. Every leader, business and industry benefits from this expanded approach because it removes limitations imposed by the present. To succeed in any field, the ability to see beyond is vital as it allows you to make longer term moves which are not limited by the here and now. Seeing beyond is a powerful combination of vision, blue-sky thinking, and a willingness to develop detailed strategies which bring big dreams into reality.

ACTING STRATEGICALLY IS THE CORNERSTONE

As a leader you are responsible to shareholders, employees and investors in a way that few others have to appreciate. You must deliver dynamic improvements in a long-term way, all while managing risk and maximizing reward. Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi focuses on allowing you to achieve these interrelated and competing aims by making a clear strategy the cornerstone of your approach.

REGIONAL CONTACTS ACCELERATE EXPANSION

The missing piece of the strategic puzzle is so often knowing who to talk to and how best to reach out to them. With regional expertise as a community business leader, Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi allows you to seamlessly navigate cultural borders and differences in working culture, enabling you to connect with opportunities that are simply not open to others. By combining these key components we can come together to prosper from the new opportunities that continue to open up in the Arabian Gulf. Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi envisions the region becoming a larger and larger key growth driver for businesses and organizations on a global scale.

DR. FAISAL AL AWADHI STRATEGIC

ADVISORY SERVICES OVERVIEW

BUILDING THROUGHOUT THE ARABIAN GULF REGION

Passionately committed to providing strategic, high-level advisory services for respected individuals, companies, and entrepreneurs with a vision to establish a commercial presence in the Arabian Gulf region. Also specializes in delivering innovation advisory services for government and large organizations and businesses at C-suite and board levels, not only for the Arabian gulf region but for worldwide business leaders.

BRIDGING CULTURAL GAPS

As proven professionals with a demonstrated track record, we understand that every organization has their own working culture, which is why we make it a central component of what we do to bridge gaps between any two parties. The Arabian Gulf region has a rich, diverse and, at times, highly nuanced culture that is deeply embedded in the wider society. By serving as a conduit for change, innovation and expansion, Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi personally facilitates high-level discussions and exploratory sessions between all parties.

SEEING BEYOND TODAY

The status quo is something we are all familiar with, but what happens when
you look through the clouds at the infinitely expanding horizons that lay before you? By seeing beyond in a way that’s ultimately actionable and readily achievable, Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi helps interested parties work together in new and potentially highly lucrative ways. This can be in the form of strategic advisory regarding innovation, entrepreneurial and change needs, as well as facilitating introductions between entities outside the region and trusted local organizations and subject matter experts.

A Transparent Approach to Action

The results delivered may be the result of highly complex interactions and ever-evolving skillsets, but partnering with us is something purposefully kept as simple as possible. As a leader you need traceability and transparency when it comes to advisory services, which is why we have made this the foundation of partnering and working together for the greater good.

As part of the initial discovery process, we will lay out clear and open terms, whether they be simple retainers or a clear fixed hourly fee, and create a working relationship that always works in your best interests. We see ourselves as your long-term strategic partner and strive to serve your evolving needs throughout the region.

From the moment you connect, we will be guiding you through the process of establishing your vision, connecting it with the emerging reality of the region, and putting the practices in place that will bring it into reality. When you want to explore new opportunities and discover what is really possible in a dynamic and richly diverse economic region, we will personally guide you through your journey like no one else.

The results delivered may be the result of highly complex interactions and ever-evolving skillsets, but partnering with us is something purposefully kept as simple as possible. As a leader you need traceability and transparency when it comes to advisory services, which is why we have made this the foundation of partnering and working together for the greater good.

As part of the initial discovery process, we will lay out clear and open terms, whether they be simple retainers or a clear fixed hourly fee, and create a working relationship that always works in your best interests. We see ourselves as your long-term strategic partner and strive to serve your evolving needs throughout the region.

From the moment you connect, we will be guiding you through the process of establishing your vision, connecting it with the emerging reality of the region, and putting the practices in place that will bring it into reality. When you want to explore new opportunities and discover what is really possible in a dynamic and richly diverse economic region, we will personally guide you through your journey like no one else.

An Hour of Advisory Meeting




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This focused and highly strategic session provides you with a unique amount of top-level insight combined with a natural starting point for expansion in the region. The perfect introduction when you want to gather facts and assess the future of your business or organization by seeing beyond. All the fees are excluding out of pocket expenses, such as but not limited to, travel, transport, mobilization, etc, that will be charged according to the engagement needs.

A Day of Advisory Meeting



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Take a deep dive into all the key aspects of the region you need to be fluent in, to conduct thriving business with an all-day session. By being able to connect from anywhere in the world, you can start surveying the true scale of the opportunity with help from a business expert with a proven track record of delivery and priceless regional knowledge and experience. All the fees are excluding out of pocket expenses, such as but not limited to, travel, transport, mobilization, etc, that will be charged according to the engagement needs.

Board of Directors Innovation and Entrepreneurship advisor (non-executive)


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Get top-level strategic guidance in a way that allows you to change the direction of your company or organization in a truly sustainable way. By connecting, building and leveraging relationships, you can find new ways to open doors and access rich and lucrative opportunities in the region your competitors are set to miss out on. All the fees are excluding out of pocket expenses, such as but not limited to, travel, transport, mobilization, etc, that will be charged according to the engagement needs.

Company Executives and departments Innovation and Entrepreneurship advisory
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Drive your organization forward with an in-depth and fully focused approach to innovation on every level. With quarterly and annual meetings, you can access high-level insights on a routine basis, helping you set the tone for a bright and lucrative new future in the region. All the fees are excluding out of pocket expenses, such as but not limited to, travel, transport, mobilization, etc, that will be charged according to the engagement needs.

 

Delivering Progress Across the Arabian Gulf Region

A diverse combination of local knowledge, experience in driving change, and high-level advisory expertise has been leveraged by a number of organizations and businesses across the region. 

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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
In addition to the vast portfolio of projects executed over the past twenty-five years, a noticeable proud achievement must be highlighted, as Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi has personally had the honour of acting as Senior Advisor to HH the Chairman of Eastern Province Saudi Tourism Council. As part of the extended work, he developed a number of Eastern Province events designed to enrich and diversify the tourism calendar to include popular events based around sports, fashion and shopping. The work included playing a strategic role in delivering: the Rally Al Sharqia, which was the first rally to ever happen in the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A leading Arab Beach Soccer Event, where he was personally responsible for working closely with the mayor of the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, resulting in the successful planning and execution of the first-ever summer shopping festival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, known as the Sharqia shopping festival. And also the World Water Polo Championship, 2011 was a major highlight. This was all part of a wider nationwide initiative to open Saudi Arabia up as a destination not just for foreign investment, but as a family tourist attraction and go-to destination.
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Bahrain
Bahrain
In addition to the vast portfolio of projects executed over the past twenty-five years, a noticeable proud achievement was during the pandemic, Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi worked closely with Team Bahrain to provide a wide range of services to meet the rapidly changing needs of local communities. Networks, contacts and experience were all leveraged to provide a service that was both flexible and effective in the shot term and highly resilient in the medium to long term. Not only did he help provide strategy, execution and delivery to deal with the immediate impact of COVID-19, but Faisal also took a longer-term view. Key industries like entertainment and tourism were shut down overnight, resulting in a severe impact on individuals, businesses, the economy and the quality of life so many of us rely on and had previously taken for granted. By utilizing his proven and widely respected seeing beyond concept, he took a dynamic approach that looked past the so-called ‘new normal’ caused by the virus and began to deliver ideas and insights that would reimagine what the entertainment and tourism industries could become.
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Qatar
Qatar
Operated in the past full-fledged offices dealing in marketing and general trade across a wide variety of industries and corporate expansion areas. The work involved building trusted networks, bringing people together, and allowing others to see beyond and achieve more than they ever imagined possible. At all times the local customs and culture were respected and partnered with, ensuring everyone was able to achieve their desired outcomes. These vast regional experiences can now be leveraged by clients for the purposes of consultancy, fact-finding and expansion. A powerful toolkit and skillset that few others in the region will be able to introduce you to.
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Exclusive Roundtable Events
Exclusive Roundtable Events
A part of our exclusive approach is putting together prestigious exclusive roundtable events and technical workshops, connecting key local potentials with foreign global organizations. Some of our previous events have stretched to cover regional grounds, for example, one of our past events brought together the kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, large organizations, governments and global leaders who share a vision for seeing beyond in a sector that was of interest to the local attendees. As part of the event, everyone who wished to attend a full-day technical workshop which resulted in a number of potential proposals. Each of these represented a new connection, a node in the network, and a relationship which can be the basis for doing good business in the region for many years to come. Another type of round table was recently with the hype of the tourism industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in this project the exclusive high-level role was to structure several tourism development projects and attract key stakeholders and establish a channel with the regulators. The stakeholders included the Land Bank, Government fund, regulator, technical partner from a government company and deal makers. These types of events and meetings have quickly become a central component of the Kingdom's pivot away from a reliance on energy resources to an open and tourist-friendly destination.
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Previous Executive Chairman Duties
Previous Executive Chairman Duties
A City Development Holding Company - Approached by a semi-government company to restructure operations with innovative and cost-effective plans in line with proposing an exit for the partners - Successfully lead the restructuring of the company to a smaller and more efficient team - Announced the first green city officially registered in the UN at the time, proposing after that an exit to either a government acquisition or to establish a number of diversified supporting projects A Leisure and Amusement Park Group (The largest in the Middle East at the Time) - Approached to restructure the team and operations with a focus on opening further sales channels in the region, plus offering further activities for the customers - Successfully achieved all set goals and incorporated events and other rides and activities that were new to the park and have achieved the numbers and stabilized the business by establishing new revenue streams such as events and kiddy rides A Hotel and hospitality Group (The most luxurious development in the Kingdom of Bahrain) - Approached to lead a crises management task due to the international operator leaving a hotel unmanaged. - Charged with establishing a local highly skilled professional team accompanied by a world-leading hotel brand. - Pivoted to promoting the hotel as a family luxury destination in the region which in return paid off with the highest revenue in the history of the hotel. - Successfully presented at low-cost Armani infused café products at the hotel lobby before the presence of an Armani café in the region, and Dior spa treatment products which was the first hotel ever to present such service. - Increased room night average price three times higher than what was sold prior to the engagement.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility
Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi’s work in Bahrain has always been heavily centred on youth programs and community support. Highlights include: • Creating, funding and launching the Iqlaa Program to inspire young Bahrainis on their journey of entrepreneurship and self-employment. To date, more than 2,000 young people have benefited • Creating, funding and launching a well-received NASA in Bahrain Event, attended by over 500 students a day over the course of five days. The intention of the event was to inspire young people to look to space and tied in with philosophy of seeing beyond • Creating the Al Areen Entrepreneurs Village: A proven incubator for hospitality entrepreneurs. The purpose was to reach out to a wider section of society and provide a mechanism by which they could see beyond their current situation and build something commercially viable • Creating, funding and launching the Hamad Entrepreneurs Program to train and develop Bahraini F&B entrepreneurs. He has also created the OSUS program that teaches the next generation how to build their lives on a robust, resilient, visionary foundation. • Hosting the Global World Network for Entrepreneurs in Bahrain to serve as part of the GCC Arabia 500. This project leveraged a wide range of global connections and was ultimately supported by the world-renowned Harvard Business School. • Many charity programs that we would prefer to keep private because we see them as a chance to make a difference in the world, not as promotional or PR tools to be leveraged for our own gain.
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Serving Outside Organizations
Serving Outside Organizations
Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi’s diverse and rich portfolio of experience drives a wide range of regional advisory services to numerous clients, individuals and organizations, covering areas including: - Security and Defense - Chemicals and Disinfection - Energy and Green Initiatives - Complex Theme Development In each case, the approach was to see beyond by connecting relevant parties with local stakeholders, officials and organizations who share a common vision and set of values.
DR. FAISAL AL AWADHI’S APPROACH

Green Initiatives

Central to Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi’s approach is leaving the world a better place for all than when he found it. A key component of this is embracing new and emerging green initiatives to make a difference to local communities, regional entities and the world as a whole. As such, he was the first to launch the transformation of a two million square meter city into a green city. The process was driven by a focus on more environment-friendly construction, renewable energy, materials and building practices, and vision for a better way to build at scale. His work was recognized and awarded by the UN in 2011, a proud moment for Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi and validated his commitment to seeing beyond.

CONSULTATION

Delivering For Every Client

Dr. Faisal Al Awadhi looks forward to serving your needs in the region, making connections, and helping drive change and innovation on every level. His services are always custom and bespoke, allowing you to set the tone for the change you want to achieve, starting with a proven and transparent discovery process.

A seasoned advisor and established businessman who has always believed that business works best when everyone is connected in a strategic way.

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