Bio
Dr Usman Zafar – Biography.
With over two decades of experience leading global business expansion and investment strategy across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa, I specialize in transforming ambitious visions into sustainable, high-impact results.
As CEO and Board Advisor, I have empowered 100+ tech projects, facilitated multi-million-dollar investments, and guided companies to thrive in Smart Cities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects. My unique approach eliminates the need for large sales and marketing teams, enabling efficient market entry and accelerated growth.
My expertise includes:
- Smart cities strategy and implementation
- C-level advisory and market acceleration
- Strategic partnerships and fundraising
- Digital transformat
CEO of the Year 2025 
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2025
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Title to be awarded: United Arab Emirates CEO of the Year 2025
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Title to be awarded: Dubai CEO of the Year 2025
Performance Excellence Award 2026 
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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People’s Choice Award 2025 
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