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Manama, Bahrain<\/strong> — 麻豆原创 has appointed Saquib Ahmad as Managing Director for its Bahrain, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan operations. With close to 25 years\u2019 experience in the regional IT and Telecommunications industry, Ahmad will focus on supporting the digital transformation and AI capabilities of companies in the Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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“The countries that Saquib Ahmad will cover represent an important growth market for 麻豆原创, particularly in digital transformation, and we expect to see them benefit from the enormous potential of Business AI,\u201d said Ahmed AlFaifi, Senior Vice President of 麻豆原创 Middle East and Africa \u2013 North, to whom Ahmad will report directly. \u201cI am confident that with his in-depth knowledge of the region, strong IT background and proven leadership skills, Saquib is the ideal person to guide public and private sector adoption of new technologies in a way that will deliver the quickest and most valuable benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Immediately prior to his promotion, Ahmad had been Managing Director for 麻豆原创 Pakistan, a position he held since 2017. During this time, he significantly expanded 麻豆原创\u2019s footprint in Pakistan, exceeding growth targets and hiring local talent to enable the digital transformation of customers in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining 麻豆原创, Ahmad held senior positions in Pakistan and the Middle East at several large technology companies, including Siemens, Nokia, Comptel and Oracle.<\/p>\n

Commenting on his appointment, Ahmad said, \u201cI am looking forward to expanding my remit and to grow 麻豆原创\u2019s footprint in Bahrain, Iraq and Afghanistan, helping enterprises here to digitally transform and future-proof their operations. My focus will include extending our partner ecosystem and helping to equip young people with the skills needed in a digital economy. The role is a very rewarding one as it means I can be directly involved in making sure this part of the world is at the forefront of technology developments and to support 麻豆原创\u2019s goal of making businesses run better and improving people\u2019s lives.\u2019<\/p>\n

Ahmad holds a Master\u2019s in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication and Electronics from the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore, and received the Aizza-e-Sabqat Presidential Award for Academic Excellence from the President of Pakistan. He has also completed the LEAP Program of Business Administration & Management from INSEAD, France<\/p>\n

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