Naser Hakim

A UAE resident since 1995, Naser Hakim enjoyed a diverse and impactful Public Relations and Marketing Communications career with some of the biggest public and private entities. His role as Head of Media Centre at Dubai Festivals & Retail Est., and later the Head of Dubai Tourism media Centre, allowed him to have an in-depth knowledge of the vital economic sectors in Dubai and UAE, this includes Tourism, Retail, Events, Festivals, Gastronomy, Culture, Banking, Health and much more. An excellent communication strategist, Naser spearheaded city-wide Communication strategies that were implemented by all Dubai Tourism stakeholders. A talented writer both in Arabic and English, Naser also is very popular in the media industry and has a wide network of media connections both locally and regionally. These qualifications prompted Expo 2020 Dubai to call upon his services and experience to support during event time. There, he had the great honor of being chosen to be the scriptwriter for Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony, in addition to his success in ensuring the best coverage for the event among all local and regional media. “I love this city. Dubai is the land of endless opportunities; you just need passion and dedication and great things will happen”.