Experienced educators.
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A seasoned finance, treasury and accounting professional with more than twenty years of international experience across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. He has led financial strategy and treasury management for multi-million-dollar initiatives, and founded Kaartdijin Oasis to blend that corporate expertise with a passion for education — creating practical, skills-driven programmes.

Muhammad Irfan is a UAE-based Finance Training & Consultancy Specialist and ACCA member (UK) with a degree in Mathematics. He specializes in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), Financial Statement Analysis (FSA), and risk-based audit methodologies. Delivering both in-person and virtual programs globally, he blends deep analytical expertise with an engaging, practical teaching style that helps professionals transform financial theory into measurable organizational impact. His corporate finance expertise spans capital structuring, valuation, M&A strategies, cash flow management, budgeting, and working capital optimization. He also designs tailored curricula and coaches professionals for key certifications including ACCA, IPSAS, CMA, and IFRS, alongside delivering foundational finance training for non-financial executives. He has delivered high-impact training programs for leading government entities and multinational organizations across the region, including the UAE Ministry of Finance, Dubai Health Authority, Saudi Aramco, Deloitte, EtihadWE, Du Telecom, Masdar City, and Emirates Global Aluminium.

She is an innovation and institutional development consultant, trainer, and certified innovation assessor with more than 17 years of experience. She has delivered over 10,000 training hours for more than 100 public and private organizations across the UAE and Oman, specializing in innovation, leadership, quality, design thinking, Six Sigma, organizational transformation, customer experience, and future capabilities. A former university lecturer and innovation department head, she holds leading international innovation credentials and more than 70 academic and professional qualifications.

An instructor with strong expertise in front-of-house and front-office management, housekeeping and food & beverage service. His industry experience spans Best Western Hotel, Serena Hotels and cabin-crew roles with Fly Jinnah Airline, and he has served as a recruitment advisor for Emirates Airlines.

Prof. Vivek Mani is an IIT Madras alumnus, Certified Executive Coach (ICF-ACC, MG-SCC), and former Founding CEO of an Indo-French joint venture with over 20 years of leadership experience across India and the Middle East. Currently based in Dubai, he combines academic rigor with hands-on practice in business strategy, digital marketing, scaling enterprises, and go-to-market execution. His track record includes teaching MBA and Executive Education courses at leading institutions, as well as serving as a Digital Marketing instructor for Google India's apprenticeship program. Through experiential learning and strategic advisory, Prof. Vivek equips learners and growth-stage organizations with the practical skills needed to be Day One Ready for industry challenges.

A finance professional with over twelve years in finance, accounting and business advisory. He specialises in translating complex financial concepts into practical understanding, and is currently part of the management team at an established audit and accounting firm.

A passionate English language trainer with a background in ESL/EFL instruction and IELTS preparation, and a proven track record of helping students achieve measurable progress in communication and fluency across academic institutions and language centres.

A distinguished practitioner with more than a decade in university teaching, healthcare and international development. She has trained thousands of students and professionals, led globally funded projects with UNICEF, KOICA and USAID, and published research in international journals.

A highly accomplished career advisor with over seven years at Pakistan’s leading educational institutions. He has guided hundreds of students into top universities, helping secure more than $50 million in scholarships, and was recognised as EducationUSA’s Most Successful High School Counsellor in Pakistan (2019).

An experienced German-language educator with more than seven years of teaching experience, associated with the German Language Project of GIZ and collaborating with internationally recognised educational institutions.

Gary Schmid is an internationally acclaimed luxury hospitality and resort photographer based in Dubai, with nearly 20 years of international experience. Originally from Austria, he has photographed leading luxury hotels and resorts worldwide and is Co-Founder and Director of White Cube Studios. With over 15 years of teaching experience, including the Canon Ambassador Program, Gary brings exceptional technical expertise, creative vision, and practical industry knowledge to photography training.

An accomplished educator with a background in academic teaching, policy development and child-centred learning. She currently serves as Director of Jarjums, a centre for children with special learning needs, providing strategic leadership in inclusive education.

Dr Eric Howard is an experienced academic, researcher, and technology professional with a PhD from Macquarie University, Australia. He brings extensive professional and practising experience in Australia’s higher education, research, and technology sectors, with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Information Systems, and Emerging Technologies. At Kaartdijin Oasis, he combines his Australian academic and professional experience with practical, industry-focused training.

Dr Deborah Wilmore is an experienced academic and educator with a PhD in Sociology and over 15 years of experience in Australian higher education. Her expertise includes academic leadership, curriculum development, teaching, assessment, student engagement, workforce capability, and inclusive education. She brings extensive Australian experience in developing effective learning environments and supporting educators and learners to achieve strong academic and professional outcomes at Kaartdijin Oasis.

An accomplished multilingual language instructor with over ten years of experience across UAE and Middle East language institutes. She specialises in both in-person and online education, innovates in educational technology by designing interactive digital learning solutions, and is a published bilingual author.