GulfArabai Partners we deliver high-level non-executive advisory services as external experts, offering strategic insights without day-to-day involvement. Our role is to guide your board and leadership on critical decisions, drawing from our executive management, governance, legal, and compliance expertise to drive sustainable success.
We specialise in Startup Acceleration, Business Scale-Up & Growth Strategies, and Digital Innovation & Technology, helping UAE-based and international businesses thrive in a competitive landscape.
Our Non-Executive Advisory Services:
As non-executive advisors, we provide objective, strategic counsel to complement your internal teams.
Our offerings include:
Startup Acceleration:
Tailored programs for early-stage ventures, including mentorship, funding connections (e.g., via MBRIF Accelerator), and access to incubators like startAD or In5 and more. Business Scale-Up & Growth Strategies: Customized plans for expansion, leveraging market development, diversification, and global partnerships to achieve 12-15% annual growth targets.
Digital Innovation & Technology:
Guidance on AI integration, cybersecurity, and sustainable tech adoption, aligned with UAE's Digital Government Strategy 2025. We ensure all advice integrates GRC principles for risk-managed growth.
Benefits of Partnering with GulfArabia Partners.
Strategic Edge:
Gain unbiased perspectives to navigate UAE's evolving regulations and opportunities. Efficiency and Compliance: Accelerate timelines while ensuring adherence to local laws.
Proven Results:
Tap into our network for partnerships, funding, and tech resources.
Customised Impact:
Non-executive input that drives measurable ROI without operational overhead.
Sector Lead
Founding & Managing Partner
Ersen Bethersen
Ersen Bethersen brings over two decades of distinguished experience in legal, compliance, and risk management across highly regulated sectors, including finance, technology, and life sciences. Ersen is recognized for his strategic leadership in global governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives.
Founding Partner & Strategic Advisor
Clayton Kingman
Clayton Kingman is an accomplished global advisor, entrepreneur, and corporate strategist with a track record of building, scaling, and transforming businesses across the UAE, Europe, and North America. His career spans leadership roles in high-growth environments, commercial innovation, and strategic advisory for founders, investors, and government stakeholders.
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