Dr. Faten Aouay holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Economics, awarded jointly by the University of Sfax in Tunisia and the University of Western Brittany in France. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Sfax, Tunisia. Her research interests encompass environmental economics, the circular economy, eco-innovation, and sustainable development.

Dr. Mohammed Kher Raad is currently the CEO of Al Ankabout Company for Remittances. He is also an international lawyer with over 16 years of experience in delivering effective legal advice on business-related matters. In 2021, he earned an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and is now pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on the complex dynamics of organizational behavior within private Syrian companies, particularly Al Ankabout Company. He is known for his ambition and dedication to advancing the business field, especially in areas related to legal affairs. He firmly believes that teamwork is the cornerstone of inspiration, motivation, innovation, and success. He regards his colleagues as true reflections of his professional journey. In his experience with business training, he emphasizes that quality is paramount, as it consistently leads to improved outcomes.

Dr. Bashar Shirinov Habib Oglu received a bachelor’s degree in “Management” in 2001, a master’s degree in 2003, and defended his candidate’s thesis on “Ways to increase the efficiency of using working capital in construction enterprises of Azerbaijan” in 2016. In 2017, he received the title of Doctor of Philosophy in sectoral economics, and in 2024, he received the title of associate professor in sectoral economics. Since 2003, he has been working as an assistant, senior lecturer, and associate professor at the “Business Economics and Management” department of the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction.

Dr. Meryem Gharmili is a second-year doctoral student at Moulay Ismail University in Meknes, following the completion of a Master’s degree in Financial Management and Accounting from the National School of Commerce and Management. She also serves as a senior executive at the Ministry of Finance. Her research focuses on comparing classical econometric models with deep learning methods for dynamic asset allocation, as well as evaluating the robustness, interpretability, and governance of financial algorithms. Passionate about sustainable finance, teaching, and mentoring young researchers, she frequently speaks at academic conferences and leads workshops on the application of AI in finance.

Mrs. Dihya Hessas is currently pursuing two doctoral degrees: one in management at Laval University (Canada) and another in strategic management at Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou (Algeria). Her research focuses on change management during the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Algerian organizations, as well as the role of emotions in the adoption of artificial intelligence in human resource management. She has received multiple academic honors, including excellence scholarships from Laval University and the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education. Ranked first in her Master’s program, she brings a rigorous, cross-cultural perspective to digital transformation and organizational behavior.

Ms. Annisa Salma Fauziyah is a Master’s student in Management Science at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada. She has worked as a research correspondent and data enumerator on studies related to financial and organizational issues in rural cooperatives, as well as food security during the COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with UGM, FAO, BAPPENAS, and IPB University. With a keen interest in development research and data analysis, Annisa brings field experience and academic insight to her work. She is also a teaching assistant, supporting practical and tutorial sessions in management and economics.

Mr. Hatim El Maaddem is a Ph.D. candidate in Economic and Management Sciences at LERSEM, ENCG El Jadida, Chouaib Doukkali University. He holds dual Master’s degrees in Digital Marketing & Communication and Marketing & Sales Management. Currently Marketing Manager at a French Tech Next40 company, Hatim’s research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital transformation. Actively involved in academic research, he contributes to studies in economic and management sciences. Passionate about bridging theory and practice, Hatim aims to make impactful contributions while continually expanding his knowledge.

Dr. Kabaly P Subramanian holds a PhD in Management. He is presently Head (Local Dean) -Faculty of Business Studies, Arab Open University, Oman. He holds a PhD in Management and 25+years of professional experience. His Research, Teaching and Consulting interests lie at the intersection of Business Strategy, Business Innovation, Startups, Startup Ecosystems and Digital Transformation of Businesses. Ministry of Manpower Oman has awarded “Best Employee” to Dr Kabaly.

Assoc Prof. Mana Luksamee Arunothai is the Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Thailand. He received his doctoral degree in Economics from Kobe University, Japan. His areas of research interest include Input-Output Analysis and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Analysis.