Self-Engineering

Assistant Professor of Applied Sociology at Al Ain University, and an expert in social and economic development, individual and youth empowerment, quality of life, and institutional happiness. She has more than 20 years of experience in the academic, humanitarian, and banking sectors, and has worked with international organizations in training, guidance, project development, and capacity-building. She is also experienced in designing training programs and curricula and ensuring education quality, and has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies in sociology, artificial intelligence, digital media, and sustainable development.

A certified consultant and trainer in protocol, etiquette, career guidance, and self-development, with over 20 years of experience in training and institutional empowerment. She holds an ICF coaching certification and specializes in human relations, cultural diplomacy, soft power, and mental wellbeing. She has delivered more than 100 training courses and 600 coaching sessions, and has trained hundreds of individuals across government bodies and leading institutions in the UAE, with the aim of empowering individuals and organizations to achieve excellence and sustainable success.

A professor of media and digital journalism, and a training consultant specializing in media and strategic communication, with academic and professional experience spanning more than 25 years in journalism, digital media, and institutional communication. He holds a PhD in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma in the United States, and a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Arkansas State University. He has held numerous leadership and academic positions, most notably Dean of the Faculty of Media at Yarmouk University, Head of the Jordan Press Association branch, Board Member of the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Board Member of the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation, and Media Advisor to the Jordanian Minister of Education, in addition to his role as Professor of Media and Creative Industries at the United Arab Emirates University. He has extensive experience in designing and delivering specialized training programs in digital journalism, strategic communication, government media, media crisis management, editing and content-creation skills, news verification and countering misinformation, social media analysis, and artificial intelligence in media. He has also overseen the training of journalists, media professionals, and media students, and contributed to developing specialized professional programs and diplomas in strategic communication. Dr. Tahat has a distinguished research record comprising dozens of scientific studies published in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences indexed in major global databases, alongside his participation as a consultant and expert in academic and professional projects related to media, communication, and digital transformation.