NTT DATA, a global IT services company, has appointed Muhannad Khattab as Country Manager for the United Arab Emirates, effective immediately.

In his new role, Khattab brings over two decades of leadership experience in digital infrastructure, IT sales, cybersecurity, and AI solutions. He most recently served at Gulf Business Machines (GBM) as the Director of Technology for over a decade. In his previous roles, he worked with TIBCO, Jordan Business Systems, CEB, and Grober Trading Company.

“This strategic appointment underscores NTT DATA’s commitment to driving innovation, enhancing customer experience, and accelerating technology advancement across the UAE’s public and private sectors,” the company said, announcing the leadership change.

Welcoming Khattab to the leadership team, Burcak Soydan, Managing Executive for NTT DATA Middle East, said, “We are delighted to welcome Muhannad Khattab to our Middle East leadership team. His deep understanding of the UAE ICT sector, coupled with his proven track record in delivering large-scale technology advancement projects and building high-performance teams, will be a significant asset to our regional growth.”

Khattab added, “I am honoured to join NTT DATA at such an exciting time, as we continue to expand our technology and service capabilities in the UAE. I look forward to working closely with our talented team, partners, and clients to drive innovation, deliver impactful results, and align with the UAE’s vision to be among the world’s most advanced digital economies.

The country’s ambitious ICT agenda, spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud adoption, and smart city innovation, sets a powerful stage for NTT DATA to contribute meaningfully to its journey, positioning the UAE as a global hub for next-generation technologies and future-ready talent.”

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On the academic front, Khattab holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Amman Private University, and a Master’s degree in Information Systems from DePaul University. He also holds key certifications in Cloud Economics and Leadership from AWS.