Women in Tech

Bouthina Ahmed Mahroos has 13 years-experience in HR, and worked in different industries including FMCG, automotive, financial services and telecommunication. She strives to enjoy the journey and create a balance between work and personal life. What drives Bouthina is ‘work hard until you don’t have to introduce yourself’.

Dalia Shakhshir is a passionate and dedicated Product Development Team Leader in the Telecom domain with a proven track of quality deliverables, IT development, and Business Analysis experience of 16+ years. Dalia is a creative detail-oriented problem solver, with advanced analytical and reasoning skills who consistently delivers and fulfils strategic implementations. Honesty and kindness are the main values Dalia believes in and lives by. Spending quality time with her three children is what Dalia enjoys the most, as well as walking and making homemade sweets.

Haider Aied is the Head of the Corporate Reporting Unit since 2017 with over 15 years’ experience at Zain Iraq. He is responsible for communicating with different departments to support the creation of reports and dashboards. Haider enjoys hunting and camping.

Omer Kamal Ali Mukhtar is a Telecom Management professional with over 17 years of experience in Marketing, Technology, Project Management, and Customer Experience Management. He is experienced in implementing strategies that consistently enhance business and operational targets.

Mubarak Ebrahim Nass is Infrastructure & Core Specialist at Zain Bahrain who is responsible for CS Core & Infrastructure deployments, IT help desk & ERP. Mubarak is blessed to be part of many success stories at Zain Bahrain like 4G launch, 5G launch, and most recent being the Apple iWatch enablement & launch. Mubarak is passionate about looking for new technologies and methods to enhance the customer & end-user experience. Mubarak likes to play video games, read & watch movies.

Eliza Isaiah is the Branding and Communication Manager at Zain South Sudan.

With a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Kuwait University, Maryam brings 12 years of experience in the telecommunications and data management. A data enthusiast, she has led multiple projects focused on data integration, data quality, and data governance. Her expertise and passion for driving innovation in data practices make her a dedicated mentor, committed to sharing her knowledge and fostering growth in the field of data.

Hind AlAmiri is a Cloud System Professional with a Computer Engineering degree from the American University of Kuwait and 10 years of experience in the technology industry. She started her career in banking, focusing on the intersection of customer needs and technology, before moving to the Microsoft Innovation Center, where she played a key role in the growth of local technologies. During that time, she served as one of the judges for the Kuwait Electronic Award (KFAS). Passionate about programming, Hind has participated in competitions like the Kuwait NASA Space Apps Challenge. Currently, she specializes in cloud computing to enhance operational efficiency and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the tech community, as well as certifications in Kaizen management and virtualization.

With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from California State University, Omar Alsaleh brings over four years of experience in the telecommunications industry, specializing in Radio and Wireless Technology. He has achieved significant milestones in Sustainability, 5G, and Automation on a global scale. Omar is also certified in 5G Wireless and Cloud Technology by esteemed organizations including Huawei, Nokia, and Google. Passionate about innovation in technology, he is committed to mentoring others in the field and sharing his expertise.

Rudainah Alkhalawi holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from the American University of Kuwait and has 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Since joining Zain in 2014, she has advanced from a charging analyst to her current role as the Enterprise Technical Solutions Manager. With a deep commitment to knowledge sharing, Rudainah actively contributes to the growth and development of the tech community.

Muhammad AlRuwayeh is a telecom professional with over 20 years of experience and a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering from Kuwait University. He has led major projects, including establishing a Network Operations Center (NOC) and participated in deploying 5G networks, while specializing in data-driven decision-making to enhance service quality and customer experience. A member of the KFAS Advisory Board and a judge for industry competitions, he is passionate about nurturing future talent. Muhammad holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University and a completion certificate from Harvard’s Executive Education program, emphasizing his commitment to continual learning and leadership.”