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UAE AI trainers: the full list

This list is for anyone hiring a trainer for corporate courses in AI awareness, generative AI, prompt engineering, data management, data governance or responsible AI. Each name was checked against the trainer's own public page. To get in touch, use their website or LinkedIn. Topics come from what each trainer publishes, so ask them to confirm before you book.

21 independent trainers

#TrainerBaseTopicsBankingLinks
1Shenoy Sandeepshenoy.aiDubaiGenAI fluency, Copilot, data basics, AI ethics and bias, AI risk and governance, ISO 42001IndirectWebsite · LinkedIn
2Christopher BoothCB AI ConsultancyUAEGenAI hands-on labs, prompting, agents, responsible AI governance, AI ethicsNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
3Alaa DalghanCognit DXDubaiAI awareness from board to staff, prompt engineering, Dubai Future Foundation instructorYes, firm clientsWebsite · LinkedIn
4Ilham TamimiFinEthica AdvisoryDubaiBoard and C-suite governance and compliance, AI ethicsYes, about 30 yrsWebsite · LinkedIn
5Lama MalaebAI Growth HubDubaiCorporate GenAI, responsible AI, Arabic and EnglishNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
6Gregor AmonAI ExpertDubaiAI education, leadership workshops, train-the-trainerNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
7Mehmood FerozuddinDubaiAI 101 masterclass, AI leaders lab, hands-on automationExchange house, insuranceWebsite · LinkedIn
8Sawan KumarEvolvXAIDubaiAI for business teams, AI coursesFinance backgroundWebsite · LinkedIn
9Dr Saeed AldhaheriDubaiResponsible AI, AI ethics and governance, keynotes and policyNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
10George Raymond-AlshoufiAI Workshop UAEDubai and Abu DhabiAI fundamentals, GenAI for business, AI for finance, Copilot, ChatGPT EnterpriseNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
11Christian FarioliESDDubaiAI strategy, AI governance and compliance, ethical AIBank testimonialWebsite · LinkedIn
12Rosie SeldonDigital QubeAbu DhabiAI workshops on ChatGPT, Claude and Google toolsNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
13Nader TorkiDubaiAI strategy keynotes, executive coachingNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
14Najam AhmedSEO InternationalDubaiAI 101 workshop: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, responsible useNot statedWebsite
15Maqsood MohammedDubaiLearnsDubaiMicrosoft Certified Trainer, AI transformation, AI securityNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn
16Tausifali SaiyedTrains through EdoxiDubaiGenAI, prompt engineering, AI and machine learningYes, bank programmesEdoxi profile
17Jai Rao BannigolUAEData governance, CDMP, Informatica data quality and catalogueYes, UAE banking clientsUdemy
18Ritesh VajariyaAI GuruUAE company, head office in the USAI fundamentals, GenAI, prompt engineering, responsible AI, AI policy, BFSI programmeYesWebsite · LinkedIn
19Hitesh MotwaniSkillopediaUAE company, works from MumbaiGenAI, Copilot, prompt engineering, data privacy, responsible useBFSI listedWebsite · LinkedIn
20Kaan BozogluTitan DigitalRas Al KhaimahAI and digital marketing workshopsNot statedWebsite
21Mahmoud MizarDubaiAI for marketing teamsNot statedWebsite · LinkedIn

8 training firms

FirmGood forWebsite
Meirc Training & ConsultingManagement and data courses across the GCCmeirc.com
NobleProg UAEGenAI, CDMP data management, technical AI coursesnobleprog.ae
EdoxiPrompt engineering, AI governance, KHDA-approved coursesedoxi.com
Learners PointAI and digital skills, short courseslearnerspoint.org
LEORONBanking, finance and risk trainingleoron.com
Emirates Institute of FinanceUAE banking sector programmeseif.gov.ae
Informa Middle EastCorporate and in-house programmesinforma-mea.com
PromptLabPrompt engineering and AI skills, Dubaipromptlab.ae

Before you hire

1. Ask for the module-wise TOC

A good trainer sends one page per module: aim, topics, exercise and time. If they send only a brochure, ask again.

2. Ask for one use case from your sector

For a bank, that might be drafting a credit memo or summarising a policy. If they cannot show one, they will teach the generic version.

3. Check the base

Some names here run a UAE company but live abroad. That is fine for virtual sessions. Confirm time zone and dates for each month.

4. Get the rate in writing

Ask for an hourly rate and what it covers: preparation, materials, recordings and follow-up questions.

Data governance is the hardest topic to fill. Few freelance CDMP or DAMA trainers publish their details in the UAE. Ask NobleProg UAE or Meirc for named trainer bios, or look on LinkedIn for "CDMP" with a UAE location.

FAQ

How do I find a corporate AI trainer in the UAE?

Start with independent trainers who publish their topics and clients. Then compare them with training firms such as Meirc, NobleProg UAE, Edoxi, Learners Point, LEORON and the Emirates Institute of Finance. Ask each for a CV, a module-wise table of contents, one use case from your sector, dates and an hourly rate in writing.

Who teaches data governance in the UAE?

Few freelance data governance trainers publish their details in the UAE. NobleProg UAE runs CDMP data management courses, Meirc runs data courses, and Jai Rao Bannigol teaches data governance foundations online. Ask training firms for named trainer bios before you book.

Which UAE AI trainers have banking experience?

Ilham Tamimi has about 30 years in banking and compliance. Cognit DX lists UAE banks among its clients. Ritesh Vajariya offers a BFSI programme, and Tausifali Saiyed has delivered programmes for a bank. Check each claim against references before you sign.

Can AI training be delivered virtually?

Yes. Most trainers on this list run live sessions on Zoom or Teams. For hands-on prompt engineering labs, ask that every participant has access to the same AI tool during the session.