What strategies drive regional expansion in the Gulf

Country Manager, Bolt KSA | Founder, THOTH Consulting | MBA, Illinois Tech | Strategic ICT & Business Leader in Digital Transformation, Operational Excellence & Scalable Growth

عبد الرحمن قنديل

Founder of Next Academy & Ex’s Agency

Founder of Next Academy & Ex’s Agency | Business Development Strategist | MBA They often ask me: "How did a Pharmacist become a Business Strategist?" My answer is simple: I learned Business inside the labs of Al-Azhar University. In Pharmacy, I mastered the art of transforming raw materials into a finished, valuable product. I learned the precise science of formulation, pricing, and distribution. For the past 15 years, I have applied this exact scientific precision to Business Development. I don’t just "run" companies; I engineer them—from a raw idea to a market leader. The Track Record: 15 Years of Diverse Experience: (Manufacturing, E-commerce, Real Estate, Pharma, Tourism, & more). Brand Development: Launched and developed over 210 Brands. Restructuring: Restructured 30+ Companies through high-level strategic consulting. Empowering Talent: Provided real-world skills to over 2,000 Trainees. My Current Missions: Next Academy (Founder): Redefining education through "Industry Education." In just 6 months, we have empowered 1,000+ graduates, bridging the gap between academic theory and market reality. Ex's Agency (Founder): Helping companies scale through strategic marketing and restructuring, turning operational chaos into organized profit centers. I live by the motto: "May God benefit us and benefit others through us." My mission is to help startups shorten their journey, scale faster, and build sustainable legacies. Let’s build something great.