Suggestions
Dr. Adil Alzarooni
Leader of Entrepreneurial Teams
Dr. Adil Alzarooni is a prominent Emirati business leader, educator, and author with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, investment, and education. He serves as an Advisory Board Member at the American University of Sharjah, where he also obtained his MBA.14
Professional Background
Dr. Alzarooni currently holds several key positions:
- CEO of Al Zarooni Emirates Investments (ZEI)12
- CEO of Al Bidayer Holding1
- Founder of Citizens School1
- Founder of CapiZona Ventures1
Education and Expertise
Dr. Alzarooni's educational background is extensive:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from Etisalat College of Engineering (now Khalifa University)13
- MBA from American University of Sharjah13
- PhD in family businesses and business systems from the British University in Dubai1
His areas of expertise include economic zone development, sustainability of family businesses, and entrepreneurship.2
Career Highlights
- Ran a chain of laundries in his 20s with a capital of Dh100,0001
- Worked on developing Mobily in Saudi Arabia1
- Spent 10 years at Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), attracting investments from over 1,000 companies, including 50 Fortune 500 companies1
- Co-authored "Economic Zones: The Essentials" and authored "Sustaining Family Businesses: The Essentials"1
- Wrote a fiction title called "Red Island"1
Educational Philosophy
Dr. Alzarooni is passionate about transforming education to meet modern challenges. His Citizens School, launched in September 2022, focuses on inculcating entrepreneurial skills in students from an early age.1 He advocates for a shift in educational paradigms, emphasizing:
- Learning from mistakes rather than punishing failure
- Nurturing enterprising students
- Adapting to changing demographics and market dynamics
- Promoting research and teamwork
Dr. Adil Alzarooni's LinkedIn username is indeed adilalzarooni, as mentioned in the query.2
