Omar Al Ansari, is a Project Manager within the Strategy & Planning team at Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, UAE. A knowledge economy architect and a development & innovation enthusiast currently overseeing various projects of the strategy “Dubai The Capital Of Islamic Economy”. In addition, R&D of knowledge growth and enrichment within the Islamic Economy.

He was a member of the Technology & Innovation committee in the city of Tempe, Arizona, USA. A member of Luminosity lab, office of Knowledge Enterprise development, at Arizona State University. In addition, Vice chair of the University Affairs committee, Student Government at Arizona State University.

He holds a BSE in Industrial engineering, a BS in Innovation in Society & Future, a Business minor, and CERT in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Arizona State University, USA.