Kamel Al-Asmar
An unconventional geek with more than 13 years of experience in tech entrepreneurship ecosystem in MENA, obsessed with data technology, community building, and creating opportunities; currently working on that with Hub71: Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem.
Formerly, Director of Community & Data Management and Head of Communications & Community Engagement between Amman, Beirut, and Dubai at Wamda: the leading enabling platform for entrepreneurs in the MENA region; Founder, Nakhwah: the first development & volunteerism network for the Arab world; Founder of Ideation Box, which provided leading organizations in MENA with impact communication solutions.
Active involvement in entrepreneurship, volunteerism & social entrepreneurship; working closely with youth to spread a culture of proactive citizenship, critical thinking & social responsibility.
2014
Takreem Young Entrepreneur
2012
Ashoka Fellowship
2014
Forbes 30 under 30 - Social Entrepreneur
2012
King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation & Achievement
Professional Experience
2019 - Present
Community & Data Management
Hub71
A global tech ecosystem located in the heart of Abu Dhabi that brings together key enablers for startups to succeed
2014 - 2019
Director Community & Data Management
Wamda
Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems throughout the MENA region
2009 - 2016
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Nakhwah
Arab World's First Development & Volunteerism Network
2009 - 2016
Founder & Communication Strategist
Ideation Box
Helped organizations and companies in establishing and advancing their outreach and communication approaches
2007 - 2009
Full-stack Developer
Akhtaboot
An online career network
Class of 2007
B.Sc. Computer Science
Princess Sumaya University for Technology
Board Memberships
Honored to be working with change makers across the MENA region by mentoring, serving as an advisory board member, or a selection committee members with several organizations