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The team at AURAK鈥檚 Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) is a passionate group of experts dedicated to fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship and driving innovation forward.
Comprised of seasoned professionals, and experienced mentors, the ACE team brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the table. They are skilled in guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through every stage of their journey. They provide invaluable support, mentorship, and personalized guidance, empowering individuals to navigate the complexities of starting and scaling their businesses.
Please get in touch with a member of the team if you have any queries.
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Prof. Tahseen Anwer Arshi
Associate Provost for Research and Sustainability / Professor - Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Director - The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
H-302B
+971 7 246 8890
Prof. Tahseen Arshi, as the Associate Provost for Research and Sustainability, plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic and research landscape at AURAK. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at AURAK (ACE) and is an associate professor in the Business School. Prof. Tahseen's academic journey includes a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wollongong, Australia, and a PhD from the University of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom. Prof. Tahseen's expertise in entrepreneurship is further validated by his role as a Certified Entrepreneurship Educator. He also serves as an external reviewer with the Directorate of Higher Education Reviews Authority (DHR) Bahrain, Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA), and National Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (Saudi Arabia). Prof. Tahseen invented the SECURE (patented) system to assist start-ups in evaluating business plans (https://www.securecanvas.net) and several technology patents to his name. He is a member of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Data Central. Prof. Tahseen specializes in designing and delivering technology-enhanced curricula, and his research interests are entrepreneurial behavior, start-up business models, and innovation. Prof. Tahseen has authored several Scopus (Q1)-indexed publications in premium journals and case studies, published in Palgrave McMillan's bestselling entrepreneurship textbooks in the UK.
Prof. Tahseen Anwer Arshi
Associate Provost for Research and Sustainability / Professor - Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Director - The Center for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipDepartment of Management
tahseen.arshi@aurak.ac.ae
H-302B
+971 7 246 8890
Prof. Tahseen Arshi, as the Associate Provost for Research and Sustainability, plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic and research landscape at AURAK. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at AURAK (ACE) and is an associate professor in the Business School. Prof. Tahseen's academic journey includes a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wollongong, Australia, and a PhD from the University of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom.
Prof. Tahseen's expertise in entrepreneurship is further validated by his role as a Certified Entrepreneurship Educator. He also serves as an external reviewer with the Directorate of Higher Education Reviews Authority (DHR) Bahrain, Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA), and National Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (Saudi Arabia).
Prof. Tahseen invented the SECURE (patented) system to assist start-ups in evaluating business plans (https://www.securecanvas.net) and several technology patents to his name. He is a member of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Data Central.
Prof. Tahseen specializes in designing and delivering technology-enhanced curricula, and his research interests are entrepreneurial behavior, start-up business models, and innovation. Prof. Tahseen has authored several Scopus (Q1)-indexed publications in premium journals and case studies, published in Palgrave McMillan's bestselling entrepreneurship textbooks in the UK.

Ms. Anna Ortiz
Executive Assistant - Office of Research and Sustainability
H - 332
+971 7 246 8898
Ms. Anna Ortiz
Executive Assistant - Office of Research and Sustainabilityanna.ortiz@aurak.ac.ae
H - 332
+971 7 246 8898