[ceod://]CeoDecoded
UAE-100▲ +0.42%|
GDP·AED▲ +3.10%|
FDI▲ +8.7%|
NON-OIL▲ +5.2%|
EXPORTS▲ +2.4%|
TOURISM▲ +11.6%|
FINTECH▲ +18.0%|
LOGISTICS▲ +4.1%|
REAL EST.▲ +6.9%|
AI INDEX▲ +22.3%|
OUTLOOK▲ STRONG|
UAE-100▲ +0.42%|
GDP·AED▲ +3.10%|
FDI▲ +8.7%|
NON-OIL▲ +5.2%|
EXPORTS▲ +2.4%|
TOURISM▲ +11.6%|
FINTECH▲ +18.0%|
LOGISTICS▲ +4.1%|
REAL EST.▲ +6.9%|
AI INDEX▲ +22.3%|
OUTLOOK▲ STRONG|
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// executive / profile.md

Fares Akkad

Managing Director, Middle East & Africa · Meta

industry: Technology

// bio

Fares Akkad leads Meta's business across the Middle East and Africa, supporting millions of small businesses, creators and developers on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs.

// key achievements

  • 01Drove Meta's regional small-business and creator programs
  • 02Anchored major investments in Arabic-language safety and integrity
  • 03Built Meta's regional partnerships with governments and brands
  • 04Champion of digital skills programs across MEA
// editorial note — entries are curated and positive by design. corrections welcome.