Founder & CEO
The engineer accountable for every Smart Citizens design, install, and support commitment.
The essentials
- Founder: Dr. Ashraf Nouri
- 26+ years engineering experience in the UAE
- Personally owns the Smart Citizens engineering standard
- Reviews high-stakes designs and escalated cases
Proof snapshot
Named leadership
Founder and CEO is named, contactable, and accountable — no anonymous ownership.
Engineering track record
26+ years designing and installing smart infrastructure in the UAE.
Standard owner
Owns and signs off the Smart Citizens engineering standard revisions.
Evidence checklist
Evidence checklist
- Public founder page with biography and contact route
- Named on the company profile and tender submissions
- Public professional headshot (approved for external use)
- Speaking engagements and published articles list
Methodology
Methodology
How it works
Standard ownership
Owns the Smart Citizens engineering standard and its revision history.
Design review
Personally reviews design packs for hotels, government, and complex villas.
Escalation route
Serves as the final escalation route for customer-support incidents.
Ecosystem strategy
Directs the Smart Living Wallet, Quest, and Twin roadmap.
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I speak to the founder directly?
For strategic partnerships, escalated support, or engineering questions, request an introduction through the company profile.
Is the founder the technical authority?
Yes — the founder personally owns the Smart Citizens engineering standard.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I speak to the founder directly?
For strategic partnerships, escalated support, or engineering questions, request an introduction through the company profile.
Is the founder the technical authority?
Yes — the founder personally owns the Smart Citizens engineering standard.
Smart Citizens. "Founder & CEO." Smart Citizens, 2026-07-09. https://ai.smartcitizens.ae/trust-center/founder-and-ceo.
Smart Citizens (2026). Founder & CEO. Smart Citizens. Retrieved 2026-07-23, from https://ai.smartcitizens.ae/trust-center/founder-and-ceo
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