DIMA Barakt
GW GROUP
Chief Operating Officer | Board Member | Strategic Business Leader A highly accomplished C-level executive with over 15 years of cumulative experience in strategic planning, business development, and large-scale operations across the Gulf region and international markets. A Golden Residency holder in the UAE, currently serving as a Board Member for Goldman Whites (GW) Group, one of the UAE’s most diversified conglomerates. Proven track record in leading over 750+ staff and managing complex government contracting, construction, manufacturing, and IT technology projects. Expert in securing high-value funds, managing UN agency contracts, and fostering global partnerships.
EDDIE SHID
GW GROUP
As an entrepreneur with over 25 years business experience and founder for several companies and businesses around the world , lead a team of professionals who provide high-quality supplies and services to governments . working with various clients and stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and their expectations are exceeded.
My core competencies include business development, marketing strategy, sales management, and government relations, manufacturing sector and professional consultancy management.
I have a proven track record of securing and managing large and complex contracts, delivering value and satisfaction to my customers, and generating revenue and growth for my company. I am also passionate about building long-term relationships and partnerships with key decision-makers and influencers in the region, as well as staying updated on the latest trends and opportunities in the industry. My mission is to make GW Group of companies the preferred and trusted partner for both government and privet sectors in the MENA region.
My core competencies include business development, marketing strategy, sales management, and government relations, manufacturing sector and professional consultancy management.
I have a proven track record of securing and managing large and complex contracts, delivering value and satisfaction to my customers, and generating revenue and growth for my company. I am also passionate about building long-term relationships and partnerships with key decision-makers and influencers in the region, as well as staying updated on the latest trends and opportunities in the industry. My mission is to make GW Group of companies the preferred and trusted partner for both government and privet sectors in the MENA region.
Sonali Maheshwary
Independent Delegate
Consultant
Sonali A. Maheshwary is a strategic marketing and growth leader with over 18 years of international experience spanning digital transformation, brand strategy, and enterprise growth. A Massachusetts native who has lived and worked in the UAE for 26 years, Sonali brings deep regional insight alongside global experience and is fluent in Arabic, enabling her to operate effectively across public- and private-sector environments in the Middle East.
She has led transformative initiatives across sectors including healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, construction, and trade, helping organizations navigate complex change, drive modernization and digital engagement, and scale institutional value. Her experience includes spearheading major digital transformation programs such as the launch of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s omnichannel strategy and first patient mobile application, as well as leading strategic marketing and digital initiatives for organizations during periods of restructuring, transformation, and IPO readiness.
Most recently, Sonali played a central role in establishing and leading the enterprise customer engine at AD Ports Group, where she designed the enterprise-wide customer digital strategy, go-to-market approach, governance, and engagement model to support growth across a diverse, multi-sector portfolio. Her work focused on aligning market opportunity, customer value, and commercial strategy to enable scalable, revenue-driven growth at the group level.
Sonali most recently served as Executive Director of AmCham Abu Dhabi, where she actively supported US–UAE commercial engagement, trade, and cross-border collaboration, engaging closely with senior government and business leaders across the region and the United States.
Sonali A. Maheshwary is a strategic marketing and growth leader with over 18 years of international experience spanning digital transformation, brand strategy, and enterprise growth. A Massachusetts native who has lived and worked in the UAE for 26 years, Sonali brings deep regional insight alongside global experience and is fluent in Arabic, enabling her to operate effectively across public- and private-sector environments in the Middle East.
She has led transformative initiatives across sectors including healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, construction, and trade, helping organizations navigate complex change, drive modernization and digital engagement, and scale institutional value. Her experience includes spearheading major digital transformation programs such as the launch of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s omnichannel strategy and first patient mobile application, as well as leading strategic marketing and digital initiatives for organizations during periods of restructuring, transformation, and IPO readiness.
Most recently, Sonali played a central role in establishing and leading the enterprise customer engine at AD Ports Group, where she designed the enterprise-wide customer digital strategy, go-to-market approach, governance, and engagement model to support growth across a diverse, multi-sector portfolio. Her work focused on aligning market opportunity, customer value, and commercial strategy to enable scalable, revenue-driven growth at the group level.
Sonali most recently served as Executive Director of AmCham Abu Dhabi, where she actively supported US–UAE commercial engagement, trade, and cross-border collaboration, engaging closely with senior government and business leaders across the region and the United States.
Riccardo Masucci
Intel Corporation
Managing Director EMEA Government Affairs
Riccardo Masucci leads EMEA Government Affairs at Intel, driving strategic technology policy initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His experience at Intel encompasses roles on semiconductors, AI, privacy and cybersecurity policies in both Brussels and Washington DC, along with leadership positions in industry organizations including Business at OECD, DigitalEurope, and the Cybersecurity Coalition. Prior to Intel, Riccardo served as policy advisor to Members of the European Parliament. Currently a Technology Policy Visiting Scholar at Duke University, he earned his master's degree in international diplomacy and economics in Italy.
Riccardo Masucci leads EMEA Government Affairs at Intel, driving strategic technology policy initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His experience at Intel encompasses roles on semiconductors, AI, privacy and cybersecurity policies in both Brussels and Washington DC, along with leadership positions in industry organizations including Business at OECD, DigitalEurope, and the Cybersecurity Coalition. Prior to Intel, Riccardo served as policy advisor to Members of the European Parliament. Currently a Technology Policy Visiting Scholar at Duke University, he earned his master's degree in international diplomacy and economics in Italy.
Edwige Soughe
ITScybersecurity LLC
Founder and CEO
Edwige Soughe is the Founder & CEO of ITScybersecurity, a Washington, DC–based company pioneering Unified AI Governance – Powered by GOV4D.
She specializes in providing regulatory-grade AI oversight for governments, Smart Cities, and critical infrastructure, ensuring that artificial intelligence systems are transparent, bias-free, secure, and compliant with both global and national standards.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in technology and governance, Edwige is recognized for bridging policy and innovation, integrating compliance, risk management, and responsible AI implementation. She is the architect of the 10D AI Governance Framework, a proprietary model that she compiled into the GOV4D Platform, transforming fragmented oversight into a unified, technology-driven certification process for AI systems.
In September 2025, ITScybersecurity received a Growth Fund Grant from the District of Columbia Government, recognizing the company’s leadership and expansion in AI governance and digital innovation.
Edwige Soughe is the Founder & CEO of ITScybersecurity, a Washington, DC–based company pioneering Unified AI Governance – Powered by GOV4D.
She specializes in providing regulatory-grade AI oversight for governments, Smart Cities, and critical infrastructure, ensuring that artificial intelligence systems are transparent, bias-free, secure, and compliant with both global and national standards.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in technology and governance, Edwige is recognized for bridging policy and innovation, integrating compliance, risk management, and responsible AI implementation. She is the architect of the 10D AI Governance Framework, a proprietary model that she compiled into the GOV4D Platform, transforming fragmented oversight into a unified, technology-driven certification process for AI systems.
In September 2025, ITScybersecurity received a Growth Fund Grant from the District of Columbia Government, recognizing the company’s leadership and expansion in AI governance and digital innovation.