Dr. Mohamed Mahdi

Dr. Mohamed-Osman Shereif Mahdi Abaker holds a Ph.D. in management from the University of Aberdeen and an MBA degree from the University of Wales in the U.K. He spent most of his career teaching at the university postgraduate and undergraduate levels in different countries, including the United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Dr. Mohamed Mahdi serves as a certified reviewer for the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) in the UAE. He served as Chair of the Department of Management at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. Head of the department at Sudan University of Science and Technology and worked as the director of the Master of Management and Organization at Dhofar University. Instructor at Qatar University, a Teaching Fellow at the University of Aberdeen Business School, and a Professor of Management at Dhofar University, as well as King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM).

Dr. Mahdi served as an external examiner for master’s dissertations and Ph.D. theses in Bahrain, South Africa, and others. A reviewer and an editorial board member for several regional and international journals. He reviewed the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management at Jubail University College and the Master of Management and Organization at Dhofar University. He participated in curriculum development at Qatar University and designed the Bachelor's Degree Program in Business Administration at Sudan University of Science and Technology.

Dr. Mahdi attended AACSB applied assessment conferences, teaching effectiveness seminars, and assurance of learning seminars. Authored and co-authored papers in international and regional refereed journals. Attended and presented papers at various international conferences in the U.K., USA, Australia, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, Oman, Beijing, Colombo, and Malaysia.

Dr. Mahdi was awarded a Certificate of Recognition as a Long-Serving Department Chair of Management in the School of Business, a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his contribution to the AACSB accreditation of the AURAK School of Business in 2023, and a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his contribution to the SACSCOC compliance certificate submission and visit for the reaffirmation of accreditation in 2023.

Dr. Mohamed Mahdi received internal and external research grants and was awarded the Best Paper Certificate on Recognition of Outstanding Contribution at the Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Conference and the Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences. His areas of research and teaching interest are organizational behavior, including diversity management, culture, leadership, and HR management; organizational change management, including strategies, technology, innovation, and international business.

Doctor of Philosophy in Management, Ph.D. – 2005 University of Aberdeen Business School UK

• Abaker, M.O.S.M., Linzi, J.K., Cho, B.Y., and Louise, P. (2023), ‘Perceptions of diversity management and employee performance: UAE perspectives’, Employee Relations, ER-11-2022-0523.R2
• Abaker, M.O.S.M., Louise, P., and Cho, B.Y. (2023), ‘Gender managerial obstacles in private organizations. The UAE case’, Gender in Management, 38 No. 4, pp. 454-470. https://doi.org/10.1108/GM-04-2022-0143
• Linzi Kemp, Norita Ahmad, Mohamed-Osman Abaker, Sabir Haque. Policy Paper 62 (2023). Women in Organizations: From Theory to Practice in the United Arab Emirates — Ras Al Khaimah and the Northern Emirates, February, https://publications.alqasimifoundation.com/en/women-in-organizations-from-theory-to-practice-in-the-united-arab-emirates-ras-al-khaimah-and-the-northern-emirates
• Khassawneh, O., Abaker, MO.S.M. (2022). Human Resource Management in the United Arab Emirates: Towards a Better Understanding. In: Adisa, T.A., Mordi, C. (eds) HRM in the Global South. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. 103-113. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98309-3_5
• Abaker, M.O.S.M., and Al-Titi, O.A. (2019b), ‘Diversity strategies: Managerial problems of practices and perceptions in private organizations’, Polish Journal of Management Studies, 20 (2): 9-23. DOI: 10.17512/pjms.2019.20.2.01.
• Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S., Al-Titi, O.A., an Al-Nasr, N.S. (2019a). ‘Organizational policies and diversity management in Saudi Arabia’, Employee Relations: The International Journal. 41 No. 3, pp.454-474. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-05-2017-0104
• Arbab, A.M., and Mahdi, M.O.S. (2018), ‘HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS’, Polish Journal of Management Studies, 18 (2): 9-21. ISSN: 2081-7452. Published: 2018-12-30, DOI: 10.17512/pjms.2018.18.2.01, GICID: 01.3001.0012.8218.
• Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S., and Al-Shihhi, H.A. (2018), ‘Educational Portal and Employees Performance in the Sultanate of Oman’, Journal of Management and Marketing Review (IMMR), 3 (4), 198-205.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2012). ‘Gender views on trust in e-banking services in Saudi banks’, World Review of Business Research, Vol. 2, 1, January, pp. 36-49. ISSN: 1838-3955 (Print), ISSN: 1839-1176 (Online)
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2012). ‘Usage differences in electronic banking services between Saudis and Non Saudis in Saudi commercial banks’, China-USA Business Review, Vol. 11, 1, January, pp. 73-85. ISSN: 1537-1514.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2011). ‘Trust and Security of electronic banking services in Saudi commercial banks: Saudis versus Non-Saudis opinions’, African Journal of Business Management (AJBM), Vol. 5 (14), July, pp. 5524-5535. ISSN: (Online): 1993-8233. Abstract at: academicjournals.org/AJBM
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2008). ‘The value of multi-strategy research methodology in conducting fieldwork study into information technology implementation in Sudanese banks’. The Journal of Science and Technology (J. Sc. Tech.), Vol. 9 (1), January, pp. 127-146. ISSN: 1605-427X. Abstract at: www.sustech.edu
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2008). ‘The management of technology and change in the Sudanese banking sector’. The Journal of Banking and Financial Studies (JBFS), Issue No. (12), July, pp. 9-40.
• Mahdi, M.O.S., and Dawson, P. (2007). ‘The Introduction of Information Technology in the Commercial Banking Sector of Developing Countries: Voices from Sudan’. Information Technology and People (ITP), 20, No. 2, pp. 184-204. ISSN: 0959-3845. Abstract at: emeraldinsight.com/0959-3845.htm
• O. Shereif Mahdi (2007). ‘Obstacles to IT Introduction in the Sudanese Commercial Banking Industry’, Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology (IJIST) in International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM), Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 75-85. ISSN: 1726-8125. Abstract (Online) at: http://ijism.ricest.ac.ir/ojs/index.php/ijism
• Mahdi, M.O.S., and Dawson, P. (2006). ‘Technology Policy and Change in Developing Economies: Advancing a Banking Strategy for World Developments’, J. Technology, Policy and Management (ITPM), Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 256-273. ISSN: 1468-4322. Abstract at: http://www.inderscience.com/CATALOGUE

• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2005). ‘Barriers to IT diffusion in a local banking sector: The case of Sudanese Banking Industry (SBI)’, The Journal of Banking and Financial Studies (JBFS), Issue No. (9), July, pp. 9-22.

• Siddiqua, S.I, and Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S. (2023), ‘Analytics of Human Resources in Bangladeshi Companies’, Proceedings: 15^th Global Conference on Business on Contemporary Issues in Management and Social Sciences Research (GCBSS), Bangkok, Thailand, 14 -15 September.
• Linzi, J.K., Ahmad, N., Hague, S., and Abaker, M.O.S.M. (2023), ‘Turning point’ – this is me and how I became; a study of women’s career motivations’, Proceedings: 37^th BAM2023 Conference, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, 1–6 September.
• Menon, S., Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S. and Narayanan, L. (2022), ‘Code-Switching Behavior and its Relationship with Cultural Intelligence, PANAS, and Emotional Labor’, Proceedings: 10^th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Penang, Malaysia, 6–7 December.
• Kemp, L.J. Abaker, M.O.S.M, Ahmad, N., Haque, S., and Jimenez, M. (2022), ‘Careers in MENA – stories of a few women’s careers (so far) in the Northern Emirates, UAE,’ Proceedings: 8^th Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Conference, Dubai, 12-14 December.
• Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S., Louise, P. and Cho, B.Y. (2020), ‘Barriers to gender leadership style in UAE organizations’, Proceedings: Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), Region 8 Virtual International Conference, Dubai, 16-17 November.
• Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S., and Al-Titi, O.A. (2019), ‘Diversity strategies between practice and perception in Saudi Arabia’, Proceedings: 10^th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Penang, Malaysia, 6–7 December.
• Menon, S., Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S. and Narayanan, L. (2019), ‘Code-Switching Behavior and its Relationship with Cultural Intelligence, PANAS, and Emotional Labor’, Proceedings: 10^th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Penang, Malaysia, 6–7 December.
• Mahdi Abaker, M.O.S. and Al-Titi, O.A. (2019), ‘Diversity strategies between practice and perception in Saudi Arabia’, Proceedings: 10^th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Penang, Malaysia, 6–7 December.
• Arbab, A.M., and Abaker, M.O.S.M. (2018), ‘Human resource management practices and organizational excellence in Sudan’, Proceedings: 8th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14–15 December.
• Abaker, M.O.S.M. and Al-Shihhi, H.A. (2018). ‘The impact of educational portal on improving MOE’s employees’ performance in the Sultanate of Oman’, Proceedings: 7th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 20–21 August.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2011). ‘Males and females views on trust in electronic banking services in Saudi banks’, Proceedings: Global Business and Social Science Research Conference (GBSSRC), Beijing, China, 20-21
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2008). ‘Quality management for continual change and improvement at Dhofar University: relationship with professions’, Proceedings: Quality Management and Enhancement in Higher Education, Oman National Quality Conference (ONQC), Muscat, Oman, 28–29 October. http://oac.gov.om/oqn
• Mahdi, M. and P. Dawson (2007) ‘Information technology and change in the Sudanese banking industry’. Proceedings: British Sociology Association, the Work, Employment and Society (WES) Conference, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K., 12–14 September.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2006). ‘Technology strategies and change for improving the innovation process in the banking sector of developing countries: the case of Sudan’. Proceedings: Asia Academy of Management, AAOM Conference 2006, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, 19–21 December.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2006). ‘Strategies for IT and change in the banking sector of developing countries: the case of Sudanese banking industry’. Proceedings: International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management, IFSAM VIII^th World Congress 2006, Berlin, Germany, Paper Ref: ifsam-pap00204, 28–30 September.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2006). ‘Obstacles to IT introduction in the commercial banking sector of developing countries: the case of Sudan’. Proceedings: Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development, AWBMMD Conference 2006, Paris, France, 10-13 July.
• Mohamed Osman Shereif Mahdi and Patrick Dawson (2005). ‘The Uptake and Use of Technology in the Commercial Banking Sector of Developing Countries: The Case of Sudan’. Proceedings: The 19^th ANZAM International Conference and Research Students Colloquium, Canberra, Australia, Paper Ref: ODG-6, 7–10 December.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2005) ‘Exploring the Importance of Mixed Methodology for Understanding the Management of Technological Change in Sudanese Banking Industry’. Proceedings: British Academy of Management, BAM05 Annual Conference, Said Business School, University of Oxford - United Kingdom, 13–15 September.
• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2004). ‘Barriers to IT Diffusion in a Local Banking Sector: The Case of Sudanese Banking Industry (SBI)’. Proceedings: British Academy of Management, BAM04 Annual Conference and Doctoral Symposium, University of St Andrews, United Kingdom, 30 August - 01 September.

• Mahdi, M.O.S. (2002). ‘Background of the study: The management of technology and change in the context of introduction and implementation of computer-based information technology in the Sudanese banking industry’. Proceedings: Annual Conference of Postgraduates in Social Sciences and Law, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 27–28 June.

• Webinar on a training workshop entitled "Standards for reviewing and evaluating scientific research from the arbitrators' point of view”, Association of Arab Universities (AArU), 29^th August 2023, 3 pm (UAE time).
• Webinar on “Using Generative AI to Power-Up Your Syllabus”, to discuss how ChatGPT can be used to streamline the design and delivery of educational materials, AACSB, 15^th June 2023, 10 pm (UAE time).
• Virtual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Conference, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - Thursday, May 18, 2023.
• Webinar on Designing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative for Business Results, January 19^th, 2023, 4-5 pm (UAE local time).
• Webinar on Scholarly Publishing: Tips and Tricks of the Trade, September 29^th, 2022, 4-5 pm Dubai.
• Webinar on the Standards of International Credential Assessment in the Post-COVID Era, Policy Dialogue, March 15^th, 2022 12:00-14:30 (UAE).
• Webinar on Building Leadership Competency, Office of Research and Community Service, School of Business, March 18^th, 2022, 4-6 pm (UAE).
• CAA Certified Reviewer Project, Workshop 3: Onsite Practical Experience (Shadowing), Time: Fall 2021, Venue: One of the licensed institutions.
• Webinar on International Webinar on Women Empowerment in the Business Field during Crisis Where Women are at the Honor, September 15^th, 2021, from 12 to 2 pm (GMT). https://lnkd.in/dNqDsBQv
• CAA Certified Reviewer Project, Workshop 2: Preparing External Reviewers and the Onsite Visit, Time: 4-8 April 2021, Venue: Hosted virtually by the CAA.
• CAA Certified Reviewer Project, Workshop 1: Preparing the Self-Study Document, Time: 14-18 February 2021, Venue: Hosted virtually by the CAA.
• Webinar on designing for Online Learning, Organizer: Centre for Learning Innovations & Customized Knowledge Solutions – CLICKS, Location: Via Zoom, Date: Tuesday, December 22^nd, 2020
• Webinar on developing intercultural competencies through a virtual exchange, the SUNY COIL Centre, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), December 7^th, 2020.
• Webinar on “Will the Pandemic Reshape Notions of Female Leadership?” Harvard Business Review: http://hbr.perigonlive.com/J524217RCQWX, Monday, October 19^th, 2020.
• Blackboard “Fundamentals of Designing Digital Courses” Workshop, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai, October 16^th, 2019.
• Tourism Strategies at Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Double Tree Resort and SPA Marjan Island, December 10, 2018.
• Future Blockchain Summit, Smart Dubai and Dubai World Trade Centre, May 2-3, 2018.
• Assurance of Learning Seminar 1, The Association to Advance Collegiate (AACSB), Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28^th February – 01^st March 2018.
• Attended Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium, American University of Sharjah, 20^th February 2018.
• Assessment Conference: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), USA, Texas-Houston, March 19–21, 2012.
• Applied Assessment Seminar: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), USA, Texas-Houston, March 18-19, 2012.
• Asia Regional Conference: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Singapore, May 23–25, 2011.
• Teaching Effectiveness Seminar: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Singapore, May 22–23, 2011.
• Applied Assessment Seminar: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Paris, France, May 12–13, 2010.
• Assessment Seminar and Assurance of Learning Seminar: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Paris, France, May 10–11, 2010.
• ScotDoc Colloquium: The Gateway Building, St Andrews School of Management, University of St Andrews, UK, 27 June 2005.
• Moving Forward: The Second College of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Conference, Kings College, University of Aberdeen Business School, UK, 23 –24 June 2005.
• Shifting Boundaries: The First College of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Conference, Kings College, University of Aberdeen Business School, UK, 24 and 25 June 2004.
• Advancing Doctoral Ambitions: An ESRC Business Studies Post-Graduate Colloquium, School of Management, University of Edinburgh, UK, 09 March 2002.

• Reviewer, Gender in Management: An International Journal, July 2023 to date.
• Reviewer, Frontiers in Psychology, October 2022 to date.
• Reviewer, Employee Relations: The International Journal, September 2022 to date.
• Reviewer, Management, and Economics Research Journal (2469-4339), November 2021 to date.
• Reviewer, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) - Certified Reviewer and External Reviewer Team (ERT) Member, UAE, November 2021 to date.
• Reviewer, The National Research Foundation (NRF), Competitive Support for Unrated Researchers (CSUR), Professor Stephen Mago’s Proposal (Nelson Mandela University), Titled: Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion for Community Development: An Eastern Cape Study, June 2019.
• Panel Member, Academic Discussion Session, Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Social Sciences and Humanities Research, Session A-1, 8th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14–15 December 2018.
• Session Chair, Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Social Sciences and Humanities Research, Session B-1, 7th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 20–21 August 2018.
• Reviewer, Deanship of Scientific Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, October 2015 to August 2016.
• Reviewer, the International Journal of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Management, April 2013 to date.
• Reviewer, Saudi Ministry of Higher Education, Higher Education Students Scientific Conference, February 2013 to date.
• Reviewer, African Journal of Business Management, March 2012 to date.
• Reviewer, International Journal of Business and Management, December 2011 to date.
• Track Chair, Global Business and Social Science Research Conference, (GBSSRC), Beijing - China, 20-21 June 2011.
• Track Chair, Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference (AWBMAD), Oulu - Finland, 12-15^th July 2010.
• Track Chair, Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference (AWBMAD), Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, 14-17^th July, 2008.
• Seminar Co-ordinator, College of Commerce and Business Administration, Dhofar University, 2006 to 2009.

• External Examiner, Transfer of Technological Innovation for Socio-Economic Development: The case of Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) in Accra, Ghana, Ph.D., Nelson Mandela University, 2023.
• External Examiner, the impact of information technology on improving the performance of human resources management at the Ministry of Environment in the State of Qatar (an empirical study), Applied Science University, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2016.

• Strategic Management
• Diversity in Organization
• Operations Management
• Principles of Management