OUR UAE COMMUNITY
The influential community that expands perspectives on what marketers can achieve
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About The Marketing Society UAE
Established in 2016
585 Members
56 Events per year
67% of Members in Head of + roles
MEET SOME OF OUR UAE MEMBERS
Read some recent Member interviews to get to know others in the community
Namrata Balwani
Chief Marketing Officer, TPConnects Technologies
Namrata became a Member because she values connecting with diverse perspective to continuously expand her thinking and approach to marketing leadership.
Carlos A. Robles
CEO and Founder, luma
Carlos became a Member because he is eager to engage in thought-provoking discussions, learn from peers, drive innovation, and collectively shape the future of marketing in the UAE region.
Zineb Lahkim Bennani
Founder of Storyline
Zineb became a Member because she wants to create meaningful connections with peers to learn from each other.
MEET OUR UAE BOARD
Mohammed Ismaeel Hameedaldin
Partner, TOUGHLOVE Advisors & The Marketing Society GCC, Chair
Mohammed has been a member in the UAE since 2016
Amina Taher
CMO Wio Bank & The Marketing Society, UAE, Chair
Amina has been a member in the UAE since 2023
Aly Tawfik
Area Marketing Director, Red Bull & The Marketing Society, Vice Chair, UAE
Aly has been a member in the UAE since 2022
Faheem Ahamed
Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, G42 & The Marketing Society, Vice Chair, UAE
Faheem has been a member in the UAE since 2022
Ula Bieganska
Head of Marketing, Lego MEA
Ula has been a member in the UAE since 2024
Mark Adams
Entrepreneur, Investor & Board Advisor
Mark has been a member in the UAE since 2018
Hanan Eissa
Vice President Marketing & PR- Atlantis Dubai
Hanan has been a member in the UAE since 2024
Ebru Tuygun
Managing Director, Good Vibes Good Life
Ebru has been a member in the UAE since 2022
Annie Arsane
Head of Business Marketing, TikTok MENAP
Annie has been a member in the UAE since 2023
Charles Awad
Chief Brand Officer of Majid Al Futtaim - Holding
Charles has been a member in the UAE since 2023
Emma Cantwell
Marcomms Advisor, Lecturer
Emma has been a member in the UAE since 2022
Marwa Kaabour
Group Head of Marketing & Corporate Communication, Al Masaood Group
Marwa has been a member in the UAE since 2022
Anja Petrovski
Chief People Officer at Al Nabooda Automobiles
Anja has been a member in the UAE since 2023
OUR UAE EVENT PROGRAMME
View the full listing in our events calendar
"The Marketing Society is where I find super smart likeminded leaders, who are quick to support each other. Every time I am together with other members it is always educational, entertaining and energising."
Mohammed Ismaeel Hameedaldin Partner, TOUGHLOVE Advisors
"One of my highlights recently has been joining The Marketing Society. I should’ve done it years ago. It’s an incredible community, full of sharp thinking, honest conversations, and inspiring stories from marketers doing brilliant work."
Lisa Eaton CEO, Fabric
"In a world of noise, The Marketing Society is where marketers return to meaning."
Faheem Ahamed Group Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, G42
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THE UAE FAQS
How do I become a member of The Marketing Society UAE?
We offer two tiers of Membership - Personal membership and Team membership. You can find out everything you need to know by visiting the membership pages.
- Individual Member Plus
- Individual Member Standard
Do you offer Team Membership?
Yes, our Team Membership packages are a great opportunity for senior teams to connect to our network. We will tailor the package to suit you. We currently have over 30 Business Team Member companies. These packages are ideal for teams of 5 - 50.
If you’d like to find out more about our Team Membership, please visit our Team Membership page to find out more or send an enquiry or contact Alasdair our Global Director who is based in Dubai on [email protected]
I am a Member based in the UAE can I attend events in other regions?
Yes - as a Member you are a Member of the Global Society. This global passport means that if you are travelling in one of our other locations from Singapore to New York to England you can attend events that are happening while you are there.
Do note there are some events like The Global Conference hosted in London that will carry an extra charge
Who can I talk to about getting more involved with the Society in the UAE ?
Our Global Director Alasdair Hall-Jones would be very happy to connect with any members who want to play a more active role, please contact him by email at [email protected]
How many physical events do you run in the UAE?
We run over 50 physical events in the UAE per year across our different programmes. On average it works out at 3 events per month for members to attend. The events are split with two thirds happening in Dubai and one third in Abu Dhabi. There is also then an in-depth programme of virtual events.
