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I’m Ahmed Hussein, a Digital & Social Media Director with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale digital transformations across government entities and major UAE organizations. I excel at building AI-driven strategies, managing multi-million-dollar ecosystems, and delivering campaigns that drive growth, engagement, and qualified leads at scale. I lead with strategic advisory, cross-functional team development, and crisis communications, consistently aligning strategy with creative execution. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, powering informed decisions, and cultivating strong partnerships with government and enterprise stakeholders.…I’m Ahmed Hussein, a Digital & Social Media Director with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale digital transformations across government entities and major UAE organizations. I excel at building AI-driven strategies, managing multi-million-dollar ecosystems, and delivering campaigns that drive growth, engagement, and qualified leads at scale. I lead with strategic advisory, cross-functional team development, and crisis communications, consistently aligning strategy with creative execution. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, powering informed decisions, and cultivating strong partnerships with government and enterprise stakeholders.

Ahmed Hussein

Creative Director, Content Producer, Digital Producer, +2

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I’m Ahmed Hussein, a Digital & Social Media Director with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale digital transformations across government entities and major UAE organizations. I excel at building AI-driven strategies, managing multi-million-dollar ecosystems, and delivering campaigns that drive growth, engagement, and qualified leads at scale. I lead with strategic advisory, cross-functional team development, and crisis communications, consistently aligning strategy with creative execution. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, powering informed decisions, and cultivating strong partnerships with government and enterprise stakeholders.…I’m Ahmed Hussein, a Digital & Social Media Director with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale digital transformations across government entities and major UAE organizations. I excel at building AI-driven strategies, managing multi-million-dollar ecosystems, and delivering campaigns that drive growth, engagement, and qualified leads at scale. I lead with strategic advisory, cross-functional team development, and crisis communications, consistently aligning strategy with creative execution. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, powering informed decisions, and cultivating strong partnerships with government and enterprise stakeholders.

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I’m Ahmed Hussein, a Digital & Social Media Director with 15+ years of experience guiding large-scale digital transformations across government entities and major UAE organizations. I excel at building AI-driven strategies, managing multi-million-dollar ecosystems, and delivering campaigns that drive growth, engagement, and qualified leads at scale.

I lead with strategic advisory, cross-functional team development, and crisis communications, consistently aligning strategy with creative execution. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights, powering informed decisions, and cultivating strong partnerships with government and enterprise stakeholders.

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Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Advanced

Work Experience

Digital & Social Media Director

January 1, 2025 - Present

Develop and lead integrated digital communication strategies across all platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Direct planning and execution of major campaigns, launches, and large-scale event coverage, delivering high-impact results. Oversee content strategy and editorial direction, ensuring outputs reflect brand tone, messaging, and positioning. Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, translating business objectives into clear, actionable digital strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and long-term partnerships. Lead and scale cross-functional teams (content, creative, video, media buying), ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery. Managed annual digital and media budgets exceeding $5M+, optimizing ROI across multi-channel campaigns. Generated 1M+ qualified leads through integrated digital campaigns and performance marketing strategies. Led and managed 50+ high-p

Digital Content Specialist

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Designed and executed comprehensive digital strategies across website, intranet, SEO/SEM, mobile app, and social media channels. Managed social media accounts, creating and curating content calendars to foster meaningful connections with the audience and increase engagement. Conceived, executed, and led end-to-end marketing campaigns, showcasing expertise in creative ideation, strategic planning, content creation, audience engagement, and adaptive navigation through dynamic marketing landscapes. Managed and updated website content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and seamless integration of digital content across all channels. Led development and implementation of content including video, text, still imagery, and animation, and provided inspirational creative leadership on ways to reach target audiences.

Account Director, Social & Digital Media

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Led digital communications strategy across multiple platforms aligned with client objectives. Managed ten leading social media accounts (ADNEC Group, IDEX, Global Media Congress, Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition, ADNEC Services, UMEX/SIMTEX, ISNR, Al Ain Convention Centre, Capital Hospitality). Planned content calendars and produced high-quality bilingual content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. Provided strategic counsel to clients' senior management and ensured the team delivered strategic and creative excellence in response to briefs. Involved in new business from qualifying opportunities to leading pitch teams.

Senior Account Manager, Social & Digital Media

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Oversee digital projects including website development, mobile app, game development, intranet development, SEO/SEM campaigns, and video productions, from SOW preparation to vendor evaluation and post-live monitoring. Plan, implement, and analyze digital strategies to increase online presence, grow the online community, and reinforce brand awareness. Create and publish bilingual social media content across multiple channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube). Provide coverage for major events and cultivate media relations with influencers and online media. Develop, track, and report KPIs to illustrate successes and opportunities in social and digital media.

Senior Digital & Social Media Specialist

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019

Developed and executed digital media strategy with goals and tactics. Managed digital campaigns including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and programmatic buying. Monitored social media accounts and engaged with audiences. Executed SEM campaigns with keyword research, ad copy, A/B testing, and campaign setup following best practices, with daily optimization and conversion tracking. Coordinated the creation of digital content (social media, websites, infographics, videos, blogs, press releases, forms, surveys) and developed brand guidelines. Managed cross-department digital projects and built relationships with agencies and influencers to stay at the forefront of industry developments.

SEO & SEM Specialist

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Executed integrated marketing strategies across digital channels, including events, social media, SEO/SEM, email marketing, and advertising campaigns. Monitored and reported performance, maintained brand consistency, and ensured alignment with objectives.

Marketing Specialist

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Executed marketing activities across digital and traditional channels. Coordinated events, campaigns, and content to support brand objectives and client growth.