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Dr Hatim Dawood Al-lawati

Researcher | Author | Consultant

Dr Hatim Dawood Al-lawati

Guest Assistant Professor (UCSI University, Malaysia)

Research and professional practice spanning emerging technologies, FinTech, digital transformation, and technology foresight.

  • Emerging Technologies
  • Digital & Intelligent Economy
  • Technology Foresight
  • Quantitative Data Analysis
  • FinTech & AI
  • 26+ Years experience
  • 13 Research works
  • 8 Major projects
  • 5 Awards & certificates
  • 3 Books in progress

WSIS Forum 2025 — Global 5th Ranking

The Dhamani platform 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, AI adoption, 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

    Survey-based, deductive research with SmartPLS, SPSS, and rigorous reporting.

Career highlights

From banking systems and national platforms to academic research and foresight.

  1. 2026

    Technology Foresight Expert

    MTCIT — present

  2. 2024

    Guest Assistant Professor

    UCSI University, Malaysia

  3. 2023

    Dhamani Project Lead

    Financial Services Authority

  4. 2015

    CIO & E-Transformation

    Webware / Al Ghalbi

  5. 2007

    Software Section Head

    Oman International Bank (HSBC)

Full career journey

Latest research

Peer-reviewed publications and systematic reviews in FinTech, AI, and digital finance.

All research

Recognition

Selected awards, certificates, and speaking distinctions.

Full profile
  1. 2025

    WSIS Global Ranking

    Dhamani — 5th worldwide in E-Government IT Applications

  2. 2024

    SPSS Workshop

    Data preparation — USM Penang

  3. 2024

    Theory Development

    Workshop with Prof. Venkatesh — Sunway University

  4. 2023

    Certificate of Merit

    Publication recognition — UCSI University

Research, speaking, or collaboration

Enquiries are welcome for peer research, workshops, foresight advisory, and professional speaking.

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