Dr. Rock-Antoine Mehanna, one of the region’s most respected business strategists and global economic thinkers, joins the AI in Dubai Conference as a distinguished speaker whose career spans more than 30 years of leadership, research, and high-impact consultancy.

With a professional journey that bridges the Middle East and North America, Dr. Mehanna has held top-tier positions as Board Member, CEO, Strategic Advisor, and former Business Dean for 17 years.

Today, he serves as Board Member & Strategic Advisor at Evolutions Real Estate and D&B Properties, CEO of the Academy of Business Management Conferences, and Chapter President of the World Economics Association. Over the years, he has advised elite global players including the World Bank, Boston Consulting Group, Saudi Aramco, and Walmart.

Speaking about the upcoming conference, Dr. Mehanna said:
“Artificial intelligence is transforming not only industries, but the very architecture of economic systems. Dubai is positioning itself as a global benchmark, and this conference is a vital platform to bring strategy, technology, and human capital together toward a smarter future.”

Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference, highlighted the importance of Dr. Mehanna’s participation:
“Dr. Mehanna brings a rare combination of academic depth, strategic clarity, and global economic vision. His experience advising governments, Fortune 100 companies, and major institutions enriches our mission to make AI in Dubai the world’s leading platform for innovation and transformation.”