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Avi leads businesses across marketing services, media, education, real estate investments, and government sectors. At the helm of BPG Group since 1991, he consolidates operations across advertising, public relations, design, activation, media asset management, and digital platforms throughout the MENA region. He has played a key role in shaping landmark Dubai initiatives, including the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Quality Award, and the development of Dubai’s knowledge economy hubs. An alumnus of National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and IIM Bangalore, Avi is Managing Director of Innoventures Education. Widely regarded as one of the GCC’s most influential expatriates, Avi has been honoured by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and recognised by Forbes ME and Arabian Business.

Abdulla is a UAE national and third-generation member of a prominent business family, bringing deep cultural insight and strong commercial acumen to the organisations he is part of. His experience spans marketing services, education, contracting, building materials, retail, and ceramic tile manufacturing. Abdulla serves on the board of Majid Al Futtaim Real Estate and is Chairman of BPG Group, a leading marketing solutions provider across the MENA region.

His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and currently acts as Senior Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE. An academic by training, he taught political science for more than a decade at UAE University and has an extensive scholarly background. Dr. Gargash also serves on several government and advisory boards. Until recently, he was Executive Director of Gargash Enterprises, the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for Dubai and the Northern Emirates. He studied political science at George Washington University and earned his doctorate from King’s College, Cambridge University.

Avi leads businesses across marketing services, media, education, real estate investments, and government sectors. At the helm of BPG Group since 1991, he consolidates operations across advertising, public relations, design, activation, media asset management, and digital platforms throughout the MENA region. He has played a key role in shaping landmark Dubai initiatives, including the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Quality Award, and the development of Dubai’s knowledge economy hubs. An alumnus of National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and IIM Bangalore, Avi is Managing Director of Innoventures Education. Widely regarded as one of the GCC’s most influential expatriates, Avi has been honoured by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and recognised by Forbes ME and Arabian Business.

Sahia Ahmad, a Barrister, is the General Counsel of Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai, the entity responsible for regulating the tourism sector and the marketing of Dubai as a destination. She is an Emirati, who completed her schooling in Dubai and studied Law at Kings College, London. As a member of Lincoln's Inn, Sahia is the first UAE National to become a member of English Bar. Sahia's career has included practising Law in the UAE for 20 years at Allen & Overy, as founding General Counsel of Dubai World, as a Partner in one of the world’s largest law firms and as the General Counsel of Emirates Investment Authority, the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the UAE Federal Government. She has advised governments and multinationals through her career and involved in drafting many of Dubai and UAE Laws. Her four children study at DIA.

Alan has been a Teacher, Teacher Educator, Educational Consultant, and currently is General Manager of the Australian Council for Educational, Dubai office and is responsible for the direction of a wide national and international programs in the UAE and Middle East region.  He has extensive experience in working with schools and developing effective assessment programs for students and schools.  Alan is currently also Project Director for the UAE National Assessment Program (UAENAP 2015).  He is also a parent at DIA.

Michael Stephen is a Chartered Accountant with a Diploma in Portfolio Management and has worked across consulting, industry, and academia. He was a core member of the founding team at Innoventures Education and played a key role in establishing Dubai International Academy.

He began his career in audit, tax, corporate law, and advisory services, and has since built strong expertise in business strategy, financial structuring, operations, and investments. Michael is particularly focused on business and financial modelling, strategic partnerships, and executing new ventures. In 2005, he co-founded Eternus Foundation in Chennai, supporting underprivileged children with education and healthcare. He is a Fellow of the Association of International Accountants (UK) and has served on the faculty of a business school in Dubai.