Mohammad Al Saraira
About Mohammad Al Saraira
Mohammad Al Saraira serves as the Senior Director of Business Development at du, where he has worked since 2014, focusing on new business and innovation. He has extensive experience in market solutions for Internet of Things use cases and has held various leadership roles in the telecommunications and finance sectors.
Work at du
Mohammad Al Saraira has been employed at du since 2014, initially serving as Business Development Director for New Business & Innovation. In 2019, he advanced to the position of Senior Director of Business Development. His role involves driving digital business development and product management, focusing on competitive marketing environments. Al Saraira has contributed to the development of new business verticals, including blockchain, big data, and artificial intelligence, enhancing du's market solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining du, Mohammad Al Saraira held several significant positions. He worked at Umniah from 2004 to 2008 as Head of the Value Added Services Division. Prior to that, he was involved in Digital Product Development at The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance for one year in 2003-2004. Additionally, he spent six years at Etisalat Group from 2008 to 2014 as the Marketing Products & Services Lead, where he developed marketing strategies and product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Mohammad Al Saraira holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Engineering & Technology Management from Sheffield Hallam University. He furthered his education at Manchester Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Global Finance from 2013 to 2015. His academic background complements his extensive experience in developing market solutions for Internet of Things use cases and expertise in the digitalization of smart cities and districts.
Achievements in Business Development
In his current role at du, Mohammad Al Saraira has been instrumental in developing new business verticals that leverage emerging technologies such as blockchain, big data, and artificial intelligence. His strategic approach combines marketing and technical knowledge, allowing him to effectively drive digital business initiatives. His contributions have positioned du as a competitive player in the telecommunications market, particularly in the realm of digital transformation.