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Dr Hatim Dawood

Researcher | Author | Consultant

Dr Hatim Dawood

Researcher | Author | Consultant

I’m Dr. Hatim Dawood, a researcher, author, and technology foresight professional based in Muscat, Oman. My work brings together digital transformation, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and the future of the economy. I have worked across banking, government, healthcare, and financial services. I also enjoy teaching and writing about research methods, including how researchers can prepare their data for meaningful analysis. Through my books, research, and World Ahead series, I explore how emerging technologies may change the way we work, make decisions, and live.

  • Emerging Technologies • Digital & Intelligent Economy • Technology Foresight • Quantitative Research & Data Analysis • Responsible Conduct of Research & AI • Whole Brain Leadership
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  • 26+ Years experience
  • 12 Research works
  • 4 Major projects
  • 2 Awards & certificates
  • 1 Books in progress

WSIS Forum 2025 — Global 5th Ranking

The Dhamani platform for health insurance, ranked fifth globally in the E-Government IT Applications category at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Focus areas

Where research, advisory work, and national programmes intersect.

  • Emerging Technologies

    FinTech platforms, AI adoption and resistance, and digital platforms shaping financial and public services.

  • Digital & Intelligent Economy

    Strategy and delivery for digitalisation across banking, insurance, and government.

  • Technology Foresight

    Anticipating technology shifts to inform policy, programmes, and investment decisions.

  • Quantitative Research

    Data screening, data quality, and data analysis for researchers and PHD/DBA students.

  • AI Ethics in Research

    Responsible conduct of research & AI

  • Whole Brain Leadership

    Communication, gender preferences, and leader qualities.

Featured work

A national platform, a recent publication, and a forthcoming book — highlights from the current portfolio.

Flagship project

Dhamani Health Insurance Platform

Spearheaded the national health insurance information exchange platform for the Financial Services Authority (FSA), enabling secure exchange among providers, payers, and TPAs.

Outcome Ranked 5th globally in the E-Government IT Applications category at the WSIS Forum 2025, Geneva. Completed phase 1 successfuly by connected private hospitals, polyclinics, medical centers, and SaaS-based clinics to 3 TPAs and 6 insurance companies, using system to system integration.

Project Lead · Financial Services Authority (FSA) · 2023–2026
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Recognition

Selected awards, certificates, and speaking distinctions.

Full profile
  1. 2025

    WSIS Global Ranking

    Dhamani — 5th worldwide in E-Government IT Applications

  2. 2023

    Certificate of Merit in Research (UCSI University)

    Publication recognition — UCSI University

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