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Omran Al Habbal
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Omran Al Habbal is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Ajman University’s College of Business Administration. An award-winning entrepreneur and ecosystem development specialist, he has over twelve years of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, programme design, and impact measurement. He has developed programmes supporting more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups, and professionals across 12+ countries. At Ajman University, he coordinates the Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship course, promoting practical learning, student venture development, and industry collaboration. His interests include innovation ecosystems, sustainable growth, business model development, and entrepreneurship education.
Education
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business School, USA, 2020
- MSc in Strategic Marketing Management with Distinction, Aston Business School, United Kingdom, 2018.
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, 2016.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business School, USA, 2020
MSc in Strategic Marketing Management with Distinction, Aston Business School, United Kingdom, 2018.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, 2016.
Experience
- Lecturer, College of Business Administration, Ajman University, UAE, 2026–Present
- Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programmes, Leading Lines Group, United Kingdom, 2023
- Mentor and Executive Coach, various entrepreneurship and leadership programmes, 2018
- Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Birmingham Enterprise Community, United Kingdom, 2018–2023
- Monitoring and Evaluation Project Manager, Investimate Research & Consultancy, Türkiye, 2017–2024.
Lecturer, College of Business Administration, Ajman University, UAE, 2026–Present
Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programmes, Leading Lines Group, United Kingdom, 2023
Mentor and Executive Coach, various entrepreneurship and leadership programmes, 2018
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Birmingham Enterprise Community, United Kingdom, 2018–2023
Monitoring and Evaluation Project Manager, Investimate Research & Consultancy, Türkiye, 2017–2024.
Teaching Area
- Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable and Inclusive Business Growth
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Business Model and Value Proposition Design
- Strategic Marketing Management
Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Sustainable and Inclusive Business Growth
Entrepreneurship Education
Business Model and Value Proposition Design
Strategic Marketing Management
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Chair, CBA Industry Collaboration Committee, Ajman University, UAE, 2026–Present.
- One Young World Ambassador and Leading Scholar, 2023–Present.
- BusinessLive 35 Under 35, United Kingdom, 2021.
- Enterprise Impact Award, National Enterprise Network, United Kingdom, 2020.
- Birmingham 30 Under 30, United Kingdom, 2019.