Dubai Campus Director and Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Dr. Anas R. Najdawi has built an extensive career spanning multiple institutions in the Middle East, including the University of Jordan and Princess Sumaya University for Technology. Notable roles include serving as Acting Dean of the School of Business and as Head of E-Business programs at the Canadian University, along with his tenure as Program Leader for the MBA program in Business Analytics at Amity University, Dubai. Consultancy and training engagements with PwC, Aztech, and Anderson, primarily in KSA and UAE, further enriched Dr. Najdawi’s involvement in digital transformation and business innovation, enabling him to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
He earned his BSc in Computer Information Systems with distinction from the University of Jordan. Following this, he was awarded two full merit-based scholarships from the University of Salento, funded by European Union projects, to complete his International Master of E-Business Management and Ph.D. in E-Business in academic partnership with MIT Sloan School of Business.
Dr. Najdawi mentors digital innovation projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Huawei, and SAP, focusing on equipping students with essential digital skills. He is also the founder of the SAP-Next Gen Chapter in the UAE, which concentrates on Science Fiction and Emerging Technologies. Additionally, he is a member of the Association of Information Systems (AIS), IEEE, and Leading Practice for Digital Enterprise & Industry Standards. Dr. Najdawi is also a seasoned media consultant and speaker, providing expert commentary on technology and business across major news channels, including Al Arabiya News, MBC Group, CNBC, BBC, Sky News Arabia, Abu Dhabi TV, and Dubai TV.
