Usman Mumtaz is a seasoned finance, treasury, and accounting professional with over 20 years of international experience across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Beginning his career in professional education in accounting, he developed a strong belief in learning that directly translates into real-world impact. He has since led financial strategy, treasury management, and project funding for complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives, building trusted partnerships with global institutions and supporting organizational growth and transformation. As the founder of Kaartdijin Oasis, Usman blends his deep corporate expertise with a passion for education to create practical, accounting- and finance-grounded programs that are future-focused, skills-driven, and designed to empower individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable success.

Ghias is a highly accomplished career advisor and SAT coach with over seven years of experience in college counseling at one of Pakistan’s leading educational institutions. As Senior Career Advisor at Beaconhouse College Programme, he has guided hundreds of students to top universities worldwide, helping secure more than $50 million in scholarships across the USA, Canada, and the UK, and earning recognition as Education USA’s Pakistan’s Most Successful High School Counsellor (2019). With an academic background in Aeronautical Engineering and an MBA, Ghias combines strong analytical insight with student-centered mentoring, using modern EdTech tools to deliver personalized, results-driven SAT preparation and strategic admissions guidance.

Ms. Saira Javeed is an accomplished education professional with a strong background in academic teaching, policy development, and child-centred learning. Holding an MBA in Human Resource Management and a Diploma in Child Care Training from Shaw Academy, Europe, she has taught at leading institutions including National Textile University and Hailey College of Commerce, contributing to curriculum delivery and academic mentoring. Currently serving as Director of Jarjums, a centre for children with special learning needs, she provides strategic leadership and champions inclusive, personalized learning approaches that support each child’s development, confidence, and independence.

Dr. Benash Sarwar is a distinguished Nutrition and Public Health academic and practitioner with over a decade of experience in university teaching, healthcare, policy advocacy and international development. Holding a PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and multiple postgraduate certifications, she has trained and mentored thousands of students, frontline professionals such as health workers, teachers, dietitians while leading globally funded projects supported by organizations such as UNICEF, KOICA, USAID and other leading global institutions. Her work spans clinical nutrition, public health policy, curriculum development, and research published in international journals. Renowned for her practice-oriented teaching, global perspective, and inspiring mentorship, Dr. Benash equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed for successful careers in healthcare, research, and international public health leadership.

Subhan Amjad is a Hospitality and Tourism Management Instructor at Kaartdijin Institute with strong expertise in Front of the House Management, Front Office operations, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage services. Backed by an academic foundation in Tourism and Hospitality Management, he brings valuable industry experience from internationally recognized brands such as Best Western Hotel and Resort, Serena Hotels, and Fly Jinnah Airline, where he served as Cabin Crew. In addition to teaching, he has worked as a Travel Agent and as a Recruitment Advisor for Emirates Airlines cabin crew drives. Certified in CPR, AED, First Aid, and occupational health and safety, Subhan is dedicated to delivering high standards of service, safety, and professionalism across hospitality, tourism, and aviation education.

Sohaib is a finance professional and trainer with over 12 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business advisory. He specializes in simplifying complex financial concepts and translating them into practical, real-world understanding for learners. With strong exposure to reporting, systems implementation, and business advisory, Sohaib brings hands-on industry insight into the classroom. Currently part of the management team at an established audit and accounting firm, he trains professionals across industries with a focus on clarity, application, and decision-oriented thinking.

Tungeena Awan is a passionate and results-driven English Language Trainer with a strong background in ESL/EFL instruction, IELTS preparation, and learner-centered teaching methodologies. A CELTA-certified professional, she brings a proven track record of helping students achieve measurable progress in communication, fluency, and confidence. With diverse teaching experience across academic institutions, language centers, and personalized tutoring environments, she specializes in designing engaging, goal-oriented lessons tailored to individual learning needs. Her teaching approach integrates modern digital tools, communicative language teaching (CLT), and continuous assessment techniques to ensure effective and measurable learning outcomes. She empowers learners to build confidence, unlock opportunities, and succeed in both academic and professional settings.

Bakhtawar Butt is a highly experienced German-language educator with over 7 years of teaching experience. She is currently associated with the German Language Project of GIZ and has collaborated with well-reputed, internationally recognized educational institutions. She has received professional training from the Goethe-Institut in Germany and VHS in Germany, and is certified as a Goethe-Institut-trained and TELC-trained instructor, bringing linguistic authenticity and cultural insight to her teaching. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction, helping learners build confidence and achieve their academic and professional goals in the German language.

Doaa Mohamed Khaled is an Arabic, English and a highly accomplished German language instructor with over a decade of teaching experience across leading language institutes in the UAE and the Middle East. Specializing in both in-person and online education, Doaa has successfully trained students of diverse age groups and proficiency levels. Beyond traditional teaching, Doaa is an innovator in educational technology. She designs interactive digital learning solutions, including educational games, e-assessments, and multimedia content. In addition to her teaching career, she is also a published bilingual author, reflecting her deep linguistic proficiency and passion for language. Her strong academic background positions her as a forward-thinking educator dedicated to shaping future-ready learners.

She is an innovation and institutional development consultant, trainer, and certified innovation assessor with more than 17 years of experience. She has delivered over 10,000 training hours for more than 100 public and private organizations across the UAE and Oman, specializing in innovation, leadership, quality, design thinking, Six Sigma, organizational transformation, customer experience, and future capabilities. A former university lecturer and innovation department head, she holds leading international innovation credentials and more than 70 academic and professional qualifications.

Gary Schmid is an internationally acclaimed luxury hospitality and resort photographer based in Dubai, with nearly 20 years of international experience. Originally from Austria, he has photographed leading luxury hotels and resorts worldwide and is Co-Founder and Director of White Cube Studios. With over 15 years of teaching experience, including the Canon Ambassador Program, Gary brings exceptional technical expertise, creative vision, and practical industry knowledge to photography training.

Dr Eric Howard is an experienced academic, researcher, and technology professional with a PhD from Macquarie University, Australia. He brings extensive professional and practising experience in Australia’s higher education, research, and technology sectors, with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Information Systems, and Emerging Technologies. At Kaartdijin Oasis, he combines his Australian academic and professional experience with practical, industry-focused training.

Dr Deborah Wilmore is an experienced academic and educator with a PhD in Sociology and over 15 years of experience in Australian higher education. Her expertise includes academic leadership, curriculum development, teaching, assessment, student engagement, workforce capability, and inclusive education. She brings extensive Australian experience in developing effective learning environments and supporting educators and learners to achieve strong academic and professional outcomes at Kaartdijin Oasis.