Mohammed Al Hajeri | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Mohamed Al Hajeri is an Emirati entrepreneur and Founder of CULTUREYES, specializing in UAE market entry, SME development, and cultural intelligence. He leads Culture Souq, empowering home-based businesses, and serves as a judge for national innovation awards including MOHAP Hackathon and the Customer Centricity Awards.

Current position (2)

Founder & CEO

CULTUREYES

Creator of CUlture Souq

CULTUREYES

Achievements (8)

Founder & CEO of CULTUREYES

Established CULTUREYES as a leading UAE corporate services, business consulting, and market-entry partner supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and global companies entering the UAE. Built the company into a trusted national SME ecosystem contributor.

Creator of Culture Souq – UAE Social Enterprise for Home-Bas

Launched Culture Souq, a social enterprise marketplace empowering Emirati home-based and micro-business owners. Designed workshops, incubation programs, and community development activities to boost local entrepreneurship and cultural commerce.

Judge – Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) Innovation H

Selected as a judge for MOHAP’s national hackathon focusing on breast cancer screening and diagnostic innovation. Evaluated and scored technology-based health solutions submitted by national and global teams.

Judge – Customer Centricity Awards (GCC & Global)

Invited jury member evaluating best-in-class customer experience initiatives across leading companies. Provided strategic scoring and insights through the ARCET Global Scoring Portal.

Strategic SME Advisor & Ecosystem Builder

Recognized for contributions to the UAE SME ecosystem through partnerships with EEA, Khalifa Fund, ADGM Academy, and entrepreneurship communities. Support includes market-entry guidance, corporate services, and business incubation programs.

Government & Corporate Liaison in UAE Business Establishment

Over 20 years experience enabling business setup, licensing, compliance, PRO services, and regulatory processes across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Supported multiple foreign companies entering the UAE market.

Specialist in Cultural Intelligence for Business

Developed and delivered cultural-adaptation frameworks to help international entrepreneurs understand Emirati culture, business etiquette, market expectations, and regulatory pathways for business success.

Experience in High-Level Public & Private Sector Roles

Extensive professional background across government, hospitality, tourism, and corporate leadership including roles at Armani Hotel Dubai, Abu Dhabi government entities, and major national projects.

Degrees (1)

Bachelor of applied science in Business Adminstration

Higher Colleges Of Technologey

1997 to 2014

Presentations

Presentations (6)

The Real Roadmap to Building a Successful Business in the UAE

A practical, experience-driven keynote that guides entrepreneurs through the real steps of starting and scaling a business in the UAE. From market entry and regulation to cultural alignment and opportunity mapping, this session delivers clear, actionable insights for founders, SMEs, and international entrepreneurs.

From Micro-Business to Market Leader: Empowering Home-Based Entrepreneurs

Based on years of supporting small and home-based businesses, this keynote explores the rise of micro-enterprises and how they can grow sustainably. It highlights the challenges, opportunities, digital platforms, and mindset shifts needed to turn small ideas into impactful ventures.

Cultural Intelligence in Business: The Competitive Advantage No One Talks About

A powerful session on understanding cultural intelligence as a business tool. Attendees learn how culture influences decision-making, partnerships, customer expectations, and leadership — and how mastering this can dramatically improve business outcomes in diverse markets.

The Future of Entrepreneurship in the Middle East: Trends, Gaps & Opportunities

A forward-looking keynote exploring the next wave of innovation and entrepreneurship in the GCC. Covers emerging sectors, policy shifts, ecosystem trends, and how founders can position themselves for long-term success in a rapidly evolving region.

Building Communities That Grow: Lessons in Engagement, Trust & Leadership

A session focused on how strong communities are built, nurtured, and leveraged for personal and business growth. Drawing from real experience in creating entrepreneurship communities, this keynote dives into engagement strategies, trust-building, and sustainable ecosystem design.

Operational Excellence for Founders: Turning Chaos into Clarity

A practical keynote on streamlining operations, reducing inefficiencies, and building systems that allow founders to scale without burnout. Ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs and SME owners navigating operational challenges.