Dr. Jassim Haji

Dr Haji is president of Artificial Intelligence Group and has more than 30 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. He participated as a key speaker and chairman in over 200 technology conferences in Middle East and Europe to cover latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Cyber Security and Digital Transformation.

Dr. Haji has been instrumental in implementing some key innovations such as: First Big Data with Arabic sentiment in the world, First Hybrid Cloud in Aviation Industry, AI/Chatbot Arabic award-winning research and the pioneer in Middle East in implementation of ISO 27001, 9001, 20000, 240001, 22301, 55000 and 50001 certifications. He managed to achieve forty-three top Middle Eastern technology awards, including several CIO distinguished awards.  

He has participated as a key speaker and chairman in over 150 technology conferences in Middle East and Europe to cover latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Cyber Security and Business Intelligence. He also published articles in relation to the above topics. Additionally, Dr. Haji is part of several advisory boards of key technological events in the Gulf and he is participating in several judging panels for reputable technology awards. Furthermore, he has featured on 19 international technology and aviation magazines cover pages with over 80 interviews. Moreover, published four books in English and Arabic on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation post COVID-19, Technology Management and Organization Culture.

Dr. Haji received his Doctorate in Business Administration (PhD) from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK in 2010. He has completed his Master degree in Management of Information Technology from the University of Sunderland, UK and graduation in telecommunications from the famed Cable and Wireless College, Cornwall, UK.  

He is continuously conducting research in Artificial Intelligence and Organizational Change, exemplified by his publications on latest technologies and how to be leveraged operationally and economically in organizations. He led the entire Information Technology department in Gulf Air and implemented numerous cutting-edge projects and technologies. He managed to achieve over 40 prestigious awards including 15 distinguished CIOs (Chief Information Officer). He formerly served on the board of directors of a leading hospitality and tourism technology provider in the Middle East and on SITA Council representing Middle East and North Africa. He has the ability to implement processes for improving IT Services entailing continual service improvement, service operations, service transition and service design & strategy.