Mashriq Risk Advisory

Security expertise. Humanitarian insight. Regional focus.

Founder of Mashriq Risk Advisory

Security Risk Expertise Rooted in Regional Experience

A Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP®) with expertise in security risk management, humanitarian access, travel security, and MENA-focused analysis. My background includes roles in multinational firms and humanitarian organizations. Currently, I serve as a Dubai-based Regional Risk Analyst for a global security company where I facilitate entry into new markets.

Academic Background

Academic Foundation with Regional Focus

I hold an MSc in Middle East Politics & Arabic from SOAS, University of London, and a First-Class Honours degree in International Relations & Arabic.

My academic background strengthens my ability to blend political, cultural, and social awareness with technical risk management strategies.

Experience in High-Risk and Dynamic Environments

Applying expertise where it matters most

I’ve worked across the MENA region with NGOs and multinational firms, providing grounded risk support in complex settings. My past roles include:

Core Areas of Expertise

Security & Risk Expertise

Over the years, I’ve developed practical approaches to security surveying, travel risk, and geopolitical analysis across high-risk regions. Below are the key areas that reflect my work.

Security Surveying

Helping organisations assess and strengthen their physical and procedural security.

Travel Risk Management

Supporting safe movement in volatile environments through proactive planning and real-time insights.

Mashriq Analysis

Delivering context-rich reporting and tools that enhance situational awareness and decision-making.

My Commitment

Guiding principles behind every project I take on

My work reflects a commitment to:

Proactive risk identification and mitigation

Actionable, field-tested recommendations

Cultural sensitivity and operational pragmatism

Enabling organisations and individuals to operate confidently in complex environments

What Is Mashriq Risk Advisory Today

A Personal Portfolio of Field-Tested Work

Testimonials

What Others Say

"The survey assessed our organizational physical security measures, operational vulnerabilities, and emergency preparedness. Based on his assessment, he shared with us a report with practical recommendations to enhance our safety and resilience and took into consideration our unique work model and culture. The process was very helpful considering we usually do not have budgets for similar assessments, and considering that we could sign an NDA and discuss how any of the data he'll collect would be used, so we were very grateful for the contribution and found the report very useful."

Director of regional NGO