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
