HUBX

HUBX is a leading cybersecurity education and innovation initiative focused     on building talent pipelines across the MENA region. It empowers students,     universities, and organizations to collaborate on cybersecurity awareness,       practical training, and community-driven learning.

Vision: We believe that empowering youth with cybersecurity skills can drive a more resilient, secure, and innovative digital region.

Mission: To build the largest and most impactful cybersecurity student ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa through partnerships, training, and community leadership.

Values:

Empowerment: We enable students to become leaders, not just learners.

Collaboration: We work hand-in-hand with universities, governments, and the private sector to scale real impact.

Accessibility: We ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to access high-quality cybersecurity education and community experiences.

What We Do:

We run a wide range of initiatives:

• Regional student communities across universities

• In-person and online cybersecurity bootcamps

• Large-scale events, CTFs, and conferences

• Mentorship and leadership tracks

• University partnerships and public-private initiatives

• Training programs run by experts and community ambassadors

• Localized content creation and regional knowledge sharing

My role: Regional Community Manager 

As Regional Community Manager at HubX, I’m responsible for driving the vision and expansion of our student community network across the Middle East.

I oversee strategic partnerships with universities, ministries, and global organizations. I manage both technical and community teams to deliver regional initiatives that educate, empower, and connect thousands of students.

My responsibilities include:

• Managing student clubs across MENA

• Building and leading cross-functional teams 

• Designing and executing community engagement programs

• Leading partnerships with university deans and student affairs teams

• Running CyberX innovation initiatives and events at scale

• Overseeing content creation, ambassador programs, and contributor operations

• Launching and scaling the State of Tech Communities in MENA research

• Supporting the CyberX team with ecosystem integration

Site Minds

Site Minds is an AI-powered domain intelligence platform built to revolutionize how companies understand and compete in the digital landscape. With a proprietary database of over 600 million domains, Site Minds delivers deep insights into SEO, web presence, competitor behavior, and digital performance.

Vision: To empower organizations with real-time domain intelligence that drives smarter digital decisions and online growth.

Mission: We help businesses track their digital footprint, uncover competitor strategies, and unlock growth opportunities using data and machine learning.

Values:

Empowerment: We enable students to become leaders, not just learners.

Collaboration: We work hand-in-hand with universities, governments, and the private sector to scale real impact.

Accessibility: We ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to access high-quality cybersecurity education and community experiences.

What We Do:

Site Minds offers an integrated suite of AI-driven services:

• SEO analytics and keyword positioning

• Competitor benchmarking and market trend analysis

• Traffic insights and performance metrics

• Risk evaluation across web presence and assets

• Real-time alerts and custom reports

My role: Founder & CEO 

As the founder and CEO of Site Minds, I led the full journey — from concept and vision to execution and go-to-market.

In May 2024, I officially launched the platform and registered its intellectual property under IP Rights No. 004524.
I built and managed a cross-border team of 20+ developers, AI engineers, and researchers to bring the product to life.

My responsibilities include:

• Product strategy, branding, and roadmap development

• Team leadership and hiring across engineering, design, and research

• AI model training and platform architecture

• Client relations with enterprise users

• Business development and investor relations

• Legal and intellectual property registration

• Continuous product scaling and market expansion

United Express International , Kuwait Office

United Express International is a software development company delivering enterprise-grade digital solutions to clients across the Middle East. With a growing portfolio of cloud-based platforms and web applications, the need for robust cybersecurity became critical to sustaining client trust and compliance.

My role: Information Security Engineer 

I was responsible for securing the company’s software infrastructure and ensuring all digital services followed global security standards — from internal tools to client-facing platforms.

Key Contributions

• Developed and enforced company-wide cybersecurity policies tailored to software development workflows

• Performed regular vulnerability assessments and security audits across codebases, APIs, and cloud deployments

• Led internal security training programs for developers, DevOps, and QA teams

• Ensured compliance with ISO 27001, OWASP, and regional data privacy regulations

• Monitored and secured cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) against misconfigurations and threats

• Implemented threat detection systems and incident response protocols

• Worked directly with development teams to embed secure coding practices throughout the SDLC

Impact

Strengthened the company’s overall security posture, helped achieve ISO 27001 alignment, and ensured secure delivery of software solutions to high-profile clients in finance, logistics, and e-commerce sectors.

Al Waseet Platform, Saudi Arabia

Al Waseet is a growing tech company building digital platforms and applications across multiple sectors in Saudi Arabia. As their products scaled, the need for secure backend infrastructure and resilient application security became a top priority.

My role: Information Security Engineer 

During my time with Al Waseet, I worked closely with the engineering and DevOps teams to ensure that the platform’s applications and infrastructure met modern cybersecurity standards and could operate safely under active user load.

Key Contributions

• Secured platform applications, APIs, and backend services across development and production environments

• Discovered and mitigated vulnerabilities affecting real-time services and user-facing modules

• Worked directly with technical teams to embed security into CI/CD workflows

• Conducted internal assessments on access controls, input validation, and data exposure risks

• Supported the rapid deployment of fixes to production systems during urgent threat response windows

• Assisted in implementing foundational security controls during a product scale-up phase
  
  

Impact

Helped elevate Al Waseet’s application security posture, resolved key risks during active deployment cycles, and contributed to more secure engineering processes across their platforms.

Arkan – Saudi Arabia 

Arkan is a Saudi-based technology company focused on delivering modern software solutions to enterprises and government entities. The company develops platforms that streamline operations across sectors including fintech, logistics, and public services.

My role: Software Engineer 

At Arkan, I was part of the core development team responsible for building, optimizing, and securing enterprise-grade software applications. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems tailored to the Saudi market.

Key Contributions

• Developed and maintained backend services using modern frameworks

• Built APIs and integrated third-party services for real-time data processing

• Collaborated with UI/UX teams to ensure seamless front-end/backend integration

• Applied secure coding practices and contributed to internal security audits

• Participated in system architecture discussions and performance optimization

• Wrote technical documentation and supported deployment pipelines

Impact

Helped accelerate digital transformation efforts in multiple sectors by delivering scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions.

Freelance Penetration Tester 

As an independent security researcher and ethical hacker, I’ve spent the past 6+ years participating in global bug bounty programs and private vulnerability disclosure initiatives helping protect some of the world’s most recognized brands.

My role: Freelance Penetration Tester

I identify and ethically report high-impact security vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, mobile apps, and cloud platforms.

Key Contributions

• Discovered and responsibly disclosed 1500+ verified security vulnerabilities

• Worked across major platforms like HackerOne, Bugcrowd, and private Programs

• Helped companies patch critical bugs before exploitation

• Provided detailed PoCs (Proof of Concept) and mitigation suggestions

Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) 

Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) is a global initiative by Google to empower university students with the skills and community they need to become future tech leaders. Across MENA, GDSC has grown into a movement of innovation, learning, and collaboration — and I’ve had the honor to help lead it.

My role: GDSC Facilitator

As a facilitator, I serve as a direct link between Google and hundreds of GDSC chapters across the Middle East and North Africa — supporting student leaders, promoting Google technologies, and scaling technical impact.

Key Contributions

• Mentored and supported over 500,000 students across MENA universities

• Helped guide student leads in organizing events, hackathons, and technical sessions

• Featured in official Google GDSC campaigns, including:

  1. Billboards 

  2. Television ads and digital media

• Promoted tools and platforms like Firebase, TensorFlow, Flutter, and Google Cloud

• Advocated for community-driven innovation and inclusion in tech

• Delivered talks, hosted panels, and created scalable training content
  
  

Impact

Contributed to building one of the most active and diverse student developer ecosystems in the region, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world innovation.

Google Developer Group (GDG) Cloud – Egypt 

GDG Cloud Egypt is a local chapter of Google’s global developer group network, focused on empowering engineers, students, and professionals through hands-on learning in cloud technologies, AI, and security.

As part of Google’s official ecosystem, GDG Cloud Egypt hosts technical events, workshops, and community gatherings aimed at growing cloud-native talent across the country.

My role: Organizer

I lead planning, logistics, and content development for all GDG Cloud events in Egypt — with a special focus on cloud computing, security, and career development.

Key Contributions

• Hosted over 210 events (in-person & online) with more than 50,000 attendees

• Organized advanced-level meetups on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AI/ML, DevOps, and cloud security

• Coordinated community speakers, GDEs, and expert facilitators

• Managed partnerships with tech hubs, universities, and corporate sponsors

• Designed engagement tracks for students and early-career professionals

• Served as a key organizer for regional Google Cloud initiatives in Egypt
  
  

Impact

Helped establish GDG Cloud Egypt as a leading technical community in the country, enabling thousands of developers to adopt cloud skills and build real-world solutions.

Google Developer Experts (GDE) 

The Google Developer Experts (GDE) program is a global network of top-tier professionals recognized by Google for their deep expertise in technologies like Cloud, AI/ML, Android, Web, and more.

As a community-facing organizer, I help create high-impact, large-scale events that bring together GDEs, developers, and technical professionals from around the world.

My role: Event Organizer 

I collaborate with Google and expert speakers to design, host, and manage events from technical workshops to global hybrid summits.

Key Contributions

• Organized and moderated international-level events featuring Google Developer Experts

• Managed event operations, logistics, speaker coordination, and hybrid setup

• Delivered hands-on workshops and sessions to developers across regions

• Facilitated networking and knowledge-sharing between GDEs and local communities

• Helped Google scale expert-driven content and outreach to emerging markets

• Supported Google’s global tech initiatives in security, AI, and cloud

Impact

Bridged global expertise with local developer communities, created spaces for learning, and helped hundreds of professionals connect with world-class knowledge and real-world application.

🇪🇬 ITIDA / TIEC – Egypt

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) are national entities under Egypt’s Ministry of Communications, driving innovation, digital transformation, and tech capacity building across the country.

My role: Ambassador

As an official ambassador supported by ITIDA and TIEC, I represent Egyptian innovation in cybersecurity, AI, and youth-led technology. I participate in local and international initiatives, deliver talks, and mentor emerging talents in partnership with national programs.

Key Contributions

• Delivered public keynotes and technical sessions in collaboration with ITIDA/TIEC

• Mentored students and young professionals under national capacity-building programs

• Supported awareness campaigns on digital innovation, AI, and cybersecurity

• Acted as a bridge between government, academia, and developer communities

• Engaged in programs aimed at entrepreneurship, ethical hacking, and future tech skills

Impact

Helped scale national tech awareness, contributed to bridging the public-private gap in cybersecurity education, and amplified Egypt’s regional presence in innovation and digital policy.

MaharaTech -ITI

MaharaTech is one of Egypt’s largest Arabic-language e-learning platforms, launched by the Ministry of Communications and IT to provide high-quality technical education in fields like programming, cybersecurity, AI, and digital marketing.

It serves millions of learners across the Arab world through free, accessible, and government-backed content.

My role: Ambassador 

As a MaharaTech Ambassador, I help promote digital literacy and technology upskilling through Arabic-language resources and community engagement especially among students and early-career professionals.

Key Contributions

• Promoted MaharaTech courses to thousands of learners across MENA

• Collaborated with the platform’s team on outreach and educational campaigns

• Delivered public sessions and social media content to raise awareness

• Encouraged underrepresented groups to access technical education

• Bridged the gap between online learning and community-led growth

• Highlighted MaharaTech in university talks, bootcamps, and events
  
  

Impact

Expanded the platform’s reach across diverse communities, helped amplify digital learning in Arabic, and supported Egypt’s digital transformation efforts through inclusive education.

MINT by EG Bank 

MINT is an initiative by EG Bank designed to support, mentor, and accelerate young entrepreneurs and change-makers across Egypt. It empowers youth with access to resources, learning programs, and startup enablement tools — with a strong focus on innovation and leadership.

My role: MINT Ambassador 

As an official MINT Ambassador, I represent the voice of youth in the tech and Financial space delivering mentorship,finanicial sessions, organizing workshops, and supporting EG Bank’s mission to drive digital transformation and entrepreneurial growth across Egypt.

Key Contributions

• Conducted mentorship sessions for university students and aspiring entrepreneurs

• Participated in national panels and startup-focused events under the MINT umbrella

• Promoted awareness and innovation in the startup ecosystem

• Helped local talents navigate career growth and digital opportunity access

• Supported outreach and engagement campaigns for MINT by EG Bank

Impact

Contributed to shaping Egypt’s future workforce by fostering entrepreneurship, security awareness, and cross-sector collaboration at the community level.

TEDx – Licensed 

TEDx is a global program of independently organized events, licensed by TED, that bring together thinkers, innovators, and community leaders to share ideas worth spreading.

My role: TEDx Licensee & Community Curator 

I hold an official license from TED to organize TEDx events, and serve as a curator and leader for idea-driven gatherings aimed at inspiring minds and empowering change through storytelling and knowledge-sharing.

Key Contributions

• Licensed by TED to organize and host official TEDx events in Egypt

• Led content curation, speaker coaching, and community engagement strategy

• Brought together leaders from tech, education, entrepreneurship, and social impact

• Designed programs focused on cybersecurity, youth leadership, and innovation

• Worked closely with volunteers and local organizations to deliver high-quality, high-impact experiences

• Supported speakers in crafting compelling narratives aligned with TED's global standards

Impact

Helped amplify voices and ideas from the region, fostered meaningful dialogue, and provided a global platform for local change-makers.

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (MLSA) 

The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA) program is a global initiative that empowers students to become leaders in their tech communities through Microsoft technologies, training, and mentorship.

The Alpha level is the highest ambassador tier, granted only to top contributors who demonstrate significant leadership, technical impact, and mentorship excellence.

My role: MLSA – Alpha Ambassador 

I was selected as an Alpha Ambassador, the elite tier of the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program. In this role, I helped drive technical education, led events, and mentored students across the region in Microsoft technologies and career development.

Key Contributions

• Led student-focused technical workshops on Azure, Power Platform, and GitHub

• Mentored aspiring tech leaders 

• Promoted Microsoft Learn content and pathways in both Arabic and English

• Organized campus and online events with hundreds of attendees

• Collaborated with Microsoft Cloud Advocates and product teams
  
  

Impact

Helped hundreds of students begin their cloud and tech journey, increased Microsoft technology adoption across universities, and built lasting peer-led learning ecosystems.