About the speakers

About the speakers:

Saqib Iqbal

Saqib Iqbal is a highly accomplished senior executive with over 15 years' diverse management experience in finance, VAT, and compliance. He is recognised for his exemplary leadership skills, strategic vision, and success in driving revenue, profit, and business growth.

Saqib excels in fast-paced environments and has a strong background in managing cross-functional teams.

He has developed advanced institutional frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance. With an educational background in accounting and finance, Saqib has delivered over 300 lectures and training sessions. He holds several professional titles, including ACCA, UAECA, AFA, and MIPA, and serves as the IFA Regional Director in the UAE.

He is passionate about corporate reporting, business analysis, financial modelling, and education.

Muhammad Omer

Muhammad Omer is an accomplished business professional with extensive experience across the GCC and Asia. He firmly believes that simple, smart ideas have the power to transform businesses and positively impact lives. Based in Dubai, he draws inspiration from its dynamic environment to connect people’s passions with sustainable success.

Muhammad has worked with leading public and private sector companies throughout his career, building a strong track record in both domestic and international growth and operations. 

With a specialisation in business development within the hospitality, transportation, infrastructure, energy, and construction sectors, Muhammad is known for building strong relationships and cultivating a robust network of support. His expertise includes solving complex corporate challenges, tax planning, revenue growth, cost reduction, and improving operational efficiency.