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You were nominated for the Science and Sustainability Award at the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards for the Middle East and North Africa. What did the nomination mean to you?

Being nominated for such an esteemed and well-known award was one of the most defining moments in my academic and professional career. The nomination solidifies the passion and appreciation I have for data science and artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, it serves as motivation for me to enhance the field by experimenting with emerging technologies in GenAI and Quantum Machine Learning.

Can you tell us more about your company IMetabee.com and any other work you are doing? 

IMetaBee.com is broadly an e-commerce platform specialized in selling high-end digitized products related to data science and artificial intelligence. Currently, the website is in its beta stage, with plans to officially launch the business later this year. I am also planning to launch other start-ups in the field of artificial intelligence.

I’m working with different venture capitalists, teams, and fund incubators to realize some of my team’s ideas related to social sciences, urban life development, financial technology and healthcare.

What have been some of the most rewarding moments of your career so far?

I’ve developed a range of machine learning-based models for several companies based in the United Arab Emirates. However, I would say the most rewarding moment was the successful development of a risk management project that I published on various social media sites, as well as the creation of my own business, IMetaBee.com.

Why did you decide to study the MSc Data Science and Financial Technology at the àËÅöÊÓƵ? 

What attracted me is the University's rich history and expertise in research, along with its extensive collection of programmes ranging from campus-based to online distance learning, offered in over 190 countries worldwide. The MSc Data Science and Financial Technology programme was not only a perfect fit for what I was looking for, but the syllabus was also ideally suited to my needs. 

In addition, the àËÅöÊÓƵ is renowned for the professionalism and knowledge of its professors and education system. It is also well-known for producing many distinguished researchers, philosophers, scientists and national leaders.

How was your study experience? Can you share some of your highlights of your time as a àËÅöÊÓƵ student?

Studying at the àËÅöÊÓƵ was a rewarding and enriching experience. I had the opportunity to collaborate with talented classmates and peers, engage in various research projects through coursework, and learn from world-renowned professors. 

The diverse academic setting broadened my perspectives and enhanced my critical thinking skills, significantly contributing to my professional growth and academic endeavours.

What impact has your àËÅöÊÓƵ degree had on you both personally and professionally? 

The knowledge I gained from the àËÅöÊÓƵ equipped me with the necessary tools to develop a number of ideas at my workplace and gain recognition. It also helped me emerge as a new researcher in the field of data science and AI, with a fair number of published works. I entered the UK Alumni Awards under the category of Science and Sustainability to showcase the importance of higher education, and how obtaining a world-class education from the UK can truly change your life academically and professionally.

What advice would you give to current students who are soon to graduate from the University, or to graduates wishing to start up their own business? 

Well, if you're a student considering the àËÅöÊÓƵ as your next academic destination, I encourage you to take the leap and embrace the opportunity to learn from one of the world's best education systems. Gain the necessary knowledge to turn all the theoretical and practical experience you will gain from your studies into actionable steps to improve your career or professional life in the form of an actual business. 

Stay curious, expand your knowledge, and keep moving forward.

What is next for you? Are there any plans and dreams you are willing to share?

The data science and artificial intelligence field is vast and versatile. My passion to this field made it quite challenging to choose a specific domain from NLP or GenAI to the wonderful realm of Algorithm optimization and development, however I developed an interest in the field of Quantum programming and Quantum Machine learning. 

My future plans will definitely include improving myself in research development in all previous mentioned topics and upscale my business concerning the field of Data Science and Artificial intelligence. A special thank you to the àËÅöÊÓƵ for shaping who I am today.