PMI MENA Hosts Its First ATP Leadership Roundtable

Ms. Dania Chaar serves as Chapter Engagement Specialist at PMI MENA, supporting collaboration and community development across regional chapters while fostering knowledge sharing and professional engagement throughout the PMI network.

Mr. Hanny Alshazly is Managing Director, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Project Management Institute, leading regional strategy and growth while working with government, academia and industry to advance project management.

He brings more than 25 years of global experience in education, including senior leadership roles at D2L, Blackboard and Ellucian, where he supported innovation and business expansion across international markets.

His expertise combines learning, strategic business leadership and the delivery of large initiatives and national projects. A regular speaker on education, project management and transformation, he also contributes through advisory work and mentorship, including as an External Mentor at Ajman University Innovation Center.

He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science with a focus on Business Administration from Dalhousie University, a Master of Education and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education and Technology from Athabasca University. He holds the CAPM certification.

Mr. Rudolf Khoury is Head of Markets, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Project Management Institute (PMI).

His work focuses on collaboration with enterprises, government organizations, Authorized Training Partners and academic institutions to strengthen professional capabilities and project delivery across the region.

He has described supporting large-scale transformation programs, expanding access to learning and building partnerships that help professionals at different stages of their careers.

His public professional contributions also address artificial intelligence and the management of AI, machine learning and data-centric projects, including the alignment of AI initiatives with business goals, ethical considerations and practical delivery frameworks.

He holds an MBA and has publicly announced earning the CPMAI AI and ML Project Management certification. His regional engagement includes participation in partnerships supporting project management education and organizational capability development.

Ms. Sima Qafiti is Head of Partnerships at Project Management Institute, working with the partner ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa.

Her professional background includes program management, strategy and transformation, channel sales, partner engagement and skills development.

Before joining PMI, she held roles at IBM supporting partner ecosystems, software technical sales and strategic initiatives across the Middle East and Africa. Her work has included partner enablement, advocacy, technical workshops and initiatives to strengthen partner capabilities.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from American University of Sharjah, and her publicly listed credentials include IBM AI Skills Academy Machine Learning Explorer.

She also writes about artificial intelligence, data and their implications for project management, and contributes to discussions on Authorized Training Partners and regional professional development.

Mr. Chouaib Barnou, M.Sc., is Head of Community, MENA at Project Management Institute (PMI), where he focuses on strengthening professional communities, fostering regional collaboration, and advancing project management across the Middle East and North Africa.

With nearly a decade of experience at PMI, he has worked with professional associations, universities, students, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and government institutions to expand access to professional development and career opportunities. His expertise encompasses community engagement, leadership development, stakeholder collaboration, and connecting education with industry needs.

With an academic background in Computer Science, Chouaib brings a multidisciplinary perspective to professional community development, emphasizing the relationship between technology, education, and human-centered leadership. He studied at University of Constantine 1 ( University of Mentouri Brothers Constantine ) and has completed The Leadership Contract® Course and Generative AI Overview for Project Managers. Through his work, he advocates for purposeful collaboration, continuous learning, and empowering project professionals to create meaningful impact across the region.

Mr. Elsayed Mohsen is CEO & Founder of PM-Tricks and an Authorized Training Partner Instructor - PMP.

Based in Riyadh, his professional work encompasses project management training, program management and management consulting. He holds a BSc. in Civil Engineering from Mansoura University in Egypt.

His publicly listed credentials include Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® and PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™.

Through PM-Tricks, he delivers professional learning and certification preparation, including instruction in construction contract and risk management listed in PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements System.

He also represented PM-Tricks in signing a Memorandum of Understanding with PMI UAE Chapter during the PMI MENA ATP Leadership Roundtable, supporting collaboration in project management education and professional development.