Dr. Samiullah Khan
Vice President - FEDA GC UAE - CORE COMMITTEE
Dr. Samiullah Khan serves as the Vice President of FEDA GC UAE, bringing a wealth of expertise in global business strategy and economic development. His leadership is instrumental in shaping initiatives that foster international collaboration and empower professionals within the FEDA network. Dr.
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samkhan@fedaglobal.orgBiography
Dr. Samiullah Khan B.E, MBA, PhD ( +971-504635366 ; Khantata@gmail.com)
Samiullah Khan, CSO of Fakhruddin Holding, CEO of Saif AIR Tech, Advisory Board member Rochester
University and MD of Euka International an Innovation based company involved in research and
implementation of advanced technology projects in the field of sustainability, Net Zero, Direct Air Carbon
Capture and renewable energy is trained Design Thinking and innovation expert, Ex CEO (Chief Executive
Officer) of The Island, (Lebanon Island – www.theisland.ae) one of the most exclusive , exotic and unique
destination on the face of Earth.
Ex Vice President SRM University (www.srmuniv.ac.in) A passionate learner, educator and master trainer
with over 28 years of corporate expertise. Established and promoted SRM University, SRM technologies (IT
Company), SRM Constructions, SRM Media, SRM Institute of Medical Science (Health Care) and SRM Hotels in
the Region. Counseled over 35,000 students in schools / Universities across Asia, Middle East and Africa. Ex
Country Head of Tata Motors and established TATA Motors among the market leaders in Saudi Arabia.
Involved with the Tata business with Mercedes Benz (India), Daewoo (Korea), Hispano (Spain), Hispano Marabi
(Morocco), Tata ACGL (Goa), TATA NITOL (Bangladesh), Jaguar and Land Rower (Saudi Arabia).
Operated in over 52 counties, an active learner, sportsman and team leader with an uncanny ability to
exponentially amplify the dormant potential in both senior and junior colleagues.
Featured in the book “Top 100 Iconic NRI in UAE”. Speaker at COP, Wetex, Gitex. Green Key Auditor
1. Winner of DEWA – Global Water awards, producing over 5000 liters of high quality drinking water per
day from humidity in the UAE desert using solar power.
2. Winner of EGBC Product of year Award (Carbon Capture) – MENA
3. Winner of Innovation Award (Carbon Capture) – Climate Control Magazine
4. ADDA – Rise High Award – Sustainability
5. FEDA Sustainability Leader Award
6. Sustainability Leader Award from His Royal Highness Sheik Rashid Al Nuaimi
7. NDTV – Green Developer Award
8. Her Highness Sheika Mariyam Al Maktoum Award
9. Construction Innovation Award
10. World Reality Congress Award – Gold (Sustainability)
11. ISHRAE – Most Innovative MEP Project
12. Gulf Business – Sustainability Project Award
13. CPI Media – Rain Resilience – Leadership Award
14. FEDA – Dr.Abdul Kalam Innovation Award
15. The Sustainability Time – Award for Direct Air Carbon Capture
Education
Professional Skills
Diversity of Expereince
Holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering a master’s degree in Business Administration. Undergone
advanced training with Tata Management Training Centre (Bombay), XLRI (Jamshedpur), Harvard (strategy),
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT – USA: Innovation, Design Thinking), Special Needs Education
Training – University of Minnesota, Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage from The University of
Edinburgh, Comfort and Health in Building from DelftX, Health Effects of Climate Change from Harvard and
Climate Change – Net Zero Emissions – Cambridge (CISL). PhD in Sustainability. UN certified Climate Campion.