Omar Al Busaidy
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- American University in Dubai (B.A.)
- Florida State University (M.A., Fulbright)
- Businessman
- Writer
- Radio host
- Consultant
Omar Al Busaidy | |
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| Born | 1986 (age 39–40) |
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| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Notable work | Just Read It |
| Website | omaralbusaidy |
Omar Al Busaidy (born 1986) is an Emirati businessman, writer, and media personality.[1][2][3] He is the author of the motivational book Just Read It and founder of Global Possibilities Consulting.[4][5][6]
Al Busaidy was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[7] He showed an early interest in writing, especially poetry.[8]
He earned a bachelor's degree from the American University in Dubai and a master's degree in international affairs and intelligence from Florida State University as a Fulbright scholar.[9]
Career
Al Busaidy has worked at major institutions including Emirates NBD, the British Embassy in the UAE, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. He also served as a producer and host at Pulse 95 Radio.[10][7][11]
He is a non-resident fellow at Trends Research & Advisory and a former member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community. He has also participated in the U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).[2][7]
Writing and publishing
Al Busaidy authored Just Read It in 2015, a self-help book that has since been translated into Arabic and Persian.[1][4][12]
In 2022, he contributed to two international books: Innovation to the Core: Stories from China and the World and Agile Government: Emerging Perspectives in Public Management.[13][14]