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Nazyah F.
International Business Development Executive | Entrepreneur
Gateway

Biography
Nazyah F. is an international business development executive specialising in cross-border strategic partnerships, foreign investment facilitation and institutional growth across Saudi Arabia and global markets. As Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & International Relations at Gateway, she works on corporate alliances, market-entry strategies and public-private initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Her cross-sector portfolio spans education, healthcare, tourism, B2B event platforms and workforce development.
Her experience includes foundational business setups, international examination administration and market-localisation strategies for global brands. She has directed strategic partnerships and market-entry frameworks at Gateway and developed institutional market-integration proposals across education, tourism and food and beverage in the GCC. Her operational work includes examination administration and supervision for Cambridge International assessments in Saudi Arabia.
Nazyah also works as an independent career counsellor. Her professional certifications include Certified Hospitality Department Trainer (AHLEI), CELTA and PDQ from Cambridge, and a management certification from the UN Tourism Online Academy. She aims to support sustainable commercial growth by connecting international investors, government entities, multinational corporations and academic institutions.
Areas of expertise
- International business development and market expansion
- Cross-border strategic partnerships and investment facilitation
- Public-private alliances and Saudi Vision 2030 advisory
- Corporate and B2B event management
- Educational counselling and international examination administration
Key achievements
- Directed strategic partnerships and market-entry frameworks at Gateway, establishing cross-border alliances with government, corporate and academic leaders.
- Formulated institutional market-integration proposals for global education, tourism, and food and beverage frameworks in the GCC.
- Led examination administration and supervision for Cambridge International assessments in Saudi Arabia.
- Certified Hospitality Department Trainer (AHLEI), with CELTA and PDQ from Cambridge and a management certification from the UN Tourism Online Academy.
International experience
Asia
• Regions: Europe, Middle East (GCC) & South Asia • Countries: United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan • Fields: Business Development & Advisory, B2B Platforms, Education & Examination Management, Hospitality & Tourism Training, Healthcare Services Strategy
Engagement interests
Speaker · Panelist · TV / Radio · Podcast · Mentor · Training
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