Alaa Elgamal آلاء الجمل

Alaa Elgamal آلاء الجمل

Founder @ Bulbul - Arabic Speaking Classes

About

I help people find their voice through language, culture, and entrepreneurship! From helping non-Arabs speak Arabic to supporting individuals as they begin their entrepreneurial journey and develop the skills to build successful ventures. I am the Founder of Bulbul, a cultural EdTech startup helping non-Arabs speak Arabic and connect with Arab culture through practical, scenario-based conversations. In 2024, we secured the highest pre-seed funding at the Seal the Deal Competition during the Sharjah Investment Forum. Before Bulbul, I worked as a business consultant across GCC private and public sector projects, including government, aviation, utilities, real estate, and modest fashion brands. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the American University of Sharjah. Today, my work focuses on two main areas: 1. Building a spoken Arabic and cultural fluency platform that helps non-Arabs develop real-life speaking confidence. 2. Empowering people to think and act entrepreneurially with a particular passion for supporting youth aged 14–22 as they develop leadership, entrepreneurial skills, and strong values. While youth empowerment is especially close to my heart, I am committed to supporting people of all ages who want to grow, build, and become entrepreneurs. I care deeply about helping individuals become well-rounded leaders, entrepreneurs, and vehicles of positive change in this world. Open to strategic projects, mentorship, training, and ecosystem building.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Start-up Leadership, Training, Panel Moderator, Curriculum Development, Pitch Decks, Strategy Consulting, ARIS, Presentation Design, Business Strategy, Benchmarking , Business Process Management, Visionary Thinking, Event Planning, Contract Management, Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge, Risk Analysis, Grading & Evaluation , Academic Integrity, Attention to Detail, Research Analysis

Experience

Bulbul - Arabic Speaking Classes

Founder

Bulbul - Arabic Speaking Classes

LinkedIn
2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

UAE

Building the go-to brand helping non-Arabs move from studying Arabic to confidently speaking it in real life through dialects and cultural intelligence.

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)

Expert in Residence

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)

LinkedIn
2026-1 - 2026-2 · 2 mos

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Working with sheraa as a trainer, speaker, and moderator in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Sheraa's program helped me scale Bulbul from early traction into a funded startup. Their guidance supported the journey end to end and contributed directly to my development as a founder.

Sharjah Business Women Council

Sharjah Business Women Council Member

Sharjah Business Women Council

LinkedIn
2024-1 - 2026-2 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

First Place at Pearl Quest Competition (2025) for Bulbul’s impact in EdTech and culture. Selected by SBWC to represent Bulbul at SEF, recognizing Bulbul as a high-potential Sharjah-based edtech platform.

Alvarez & Marsal

Consultant

Alvarez & Marsal

LinkedIn
2024-2 - 2026-1 · 2 yrs

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1-Modon Process Transformation Project: Enhanced procurement processes and mapped them on ARIS software to improve operational efficiency. 2-Business Development: Participated in designing visually engaging presentations in Arabic and English for clients in KSA including the Board of Grievances, Jeddah Airports, ROSHN, Qassim Health Cluster, and Education and Training Center, showcasing tailored solutions, value propositions, and A&M's problem-solving approach to the client’s challenges. 3-Empowering Clients Through Innovation: The A&M and Software AG Partnership: Developed a strategic presentation highlighting the value of a potential partnership, showcasing the integration of A&M's expertise with Software AG's ARIS process transformation tool to enhance client operations and acquisition. 4-Infrastructure Initiatives: Created and designed a detailed Infra A&M Company Profile for the UAE and KSA, development the Sector-Specific Infra Credentials/Case Studies report, and prepared a comprehensive Excel Tracker to streamline access and management of infrastructure-related credentials.

KPMG Lower Gulf

Associate

KPMG Lower Gulf

LinkedIn
2022-6 - 2023-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1- Drafted RFPs, compiled RFQs, and evaluated SOQs for major projects. 2- Conducted feasibility studies and prepared client presentations. 3- Performed market research and benchmarking for various projects. 4- Contributed to the SEWA Hamriyah 90 MIGD IWP Project, Abu Dhabi Correctional Facilities Project, Oman PPP Review Project, and GCAA Asset Strategy Project. 5- Gained expertise in project planning, client relations, and strategic analysis, supporting the successful delivery of high-profile initiatives.

KPMG Lower Gulf

Business Analyst Intern

KPMG Lower Gulf

LinkedIn
2022-1 - 2022-5 · 5 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1- Project Planning and Status Reporting – SEWA: Prepared project plans and weekly status presentations for SEWA, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress. 2- Meeting Minutes and Client Communication – SEWA: Recorded meeting minutes and managed client communications, facilitating accurate follow-up and information dissemination.

American University of Sharjah

Business College Ambassador

American University of Sharjah

LinkedIn
2020-11 - 2022-6 · 1 yr 8 mos

United Arab Emirates

I supported first-year students during the Fall 2020 semester by facilitating the FYE Connect event, enhancing my leadership and interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities included: 1-Conducting one-on-one check-ins with students and parents. 2-Providing students with the necessary information, contacts, and mindset for a successful future at AUS.

American University of Sharjah

Accounting and Finance Tutor

American University of Sharjah

LinkedIn
2020-10 - 2022-6 · 1 yr 9 mos

Delivered one-on-one sessions to help first- and second-year students excel in accounting and finance.

FedEx

Contract Administration and Internal policies Intern

FedEx

LinkedIn
2021-6 - 2021-9 · 4 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Supported CRA department for 3 months by ensuring contract compliance, reviewing and approving contracts for MEISA, managing requests via EnCoRE, and identifying risks in contractual terms.

ICAEW

Event Organizer

ICAEW

LinkedIn
2020-3 - 2021-9 · 1 yr 7 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1-Contributed to organizing educational and entertainment events for ACA certificate students. 2-Fully coordinated the "Exploring Major Asset Classes' Response to the Pandemic" webinar in April 2021, achieving outstanding attendance.

American University of Sharjah

Research Assistant

American University of Sharjah

LinkedIn
2020-2 - 2020-3 · 2 mos

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Explored the relationship between intellectual capital dimensions and business performance in hotels and banks, analyzing their impact on financial performance globally.

American University of Sharjah

Math Grader

American University of Sharjah

LinkedIn
2019-2 - 2019-5 · 4 mos

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Graded assignments and exams and managed grades in Excel

Education

American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah

LinkedIn

Finance, General

2018 - 2021 · 3 yrs

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