Mohamed Aboud

Innovation and Entreprenrship Manager

University of Dubai

Mohamed Aboud is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Company, and Vice President for Business Development at MENA Robotics and IdeaSpace. With over 27 years of expertise in technology management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he has led numerous impactful initiatives, including the Arab IoT & AI Challenge, Fintech Challenge, Cybersecurity Challenge, and Industry 4.0 Challenge, empowering youth across the EMEA region. A recognized innovation consultant, he has collaborated with governments in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, and served on the COMESA Innovation Council for five years, supporting initiatives across Africa. As Vice President of IEEE TEMS Society, he actively advises on ecosystem development, serves on advisory boards, and drives transformative programs. A public speaker and award-winning leader, Mohamed is renowned for fostering innovation as a catalyst for sustainable development.