Olaiwat is an innovation activation consultancy that specializes in the innovation of business models, brands, culture and customer experiences. Founded & lead by Fa’eq AlOlaiwat, a pioneer designer, innovation architect, creative director and brands architect with more than 25 years experience in the fields of creative communication & innovation.

We help entrepreneurs and executive leaders of corporations gain the inspiration, knowledge, strategies and tools they need to create innovative and competitive brands in today’s dynamic world of innovation.

Our primary services and products are:

1. Enterprise Innovation Consultancy
2. Innovation Academy

3. Coaching
4. Innovators Club

Fa’eq AlOlaiwat
25 years of innovative design & strategies for brands

Fa’eq AlOlaiwat is a regional innovation and brand architect and a pioneer creative and design director with more than 25 years experience. He is a Bahraini innovation architect, entrepreneur and one of the region’s leading public intellectuals on creative communication, design innovation & organizational culture.

Fa’eq AlOlaiwat is the founder of “Olaiwat” Creative strategies & learning. He is also the founder of DaDeDo, one of the leading Independent agencies of the world**(http://www.dadedo.com) with more than 2 decades of creative excellence and design innovation.

Mr. AlOlaiwat has been the author of many brands and branding strategies. His typical contribution to a marketing project includes designing a research campaign, development of a visionary brand strategy, a business model to support it, a marketing & communication strategy to carry it through and an integrated creative campaign to launch it.   Read More...

When it comes to organizational culture, Mr. AlOlaiwat strategized and directed cultural development programs for major organizations such as Qatar Foundation for Social works, Department of Economic Development of Dubai, among others. He has also co-developed the work ethics communication program & curriculum for Tamkeen that is being taught in all government schools in Bahrain.

With this strategic and creative fuel, he played a key role in supporting organizations around the region such as Tamkeen, Qatar Foundation, Department of Economic Development of Dubai, Qatar Social, ADNOC, Oman Rail, Nama, QBIC, Etisalat, Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA-Oman), Bahrain Polytechnic and many other major brands.

Mr. AlOlaiwat  also helped many start-ups & SMEs around the gulf to innovate their business and communication strategies and achieve remarkable success during his 25 years journey in design, branding, advertising, digital communication, film making, publishing, & branded entertainment and content.

Widely acknowledged as an industry-leading pioneer, Mr. AlOlaiwat started in 1992 the first 3D Animation and post production company in the region, MadinaB. He designed the first website in Bahrain (for Batelco), creatively directed the first electronically published magazine in Bahrain, co-founded ePromoseven in year 2000, the first web branding and marketing agency in the region operating in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Mr. AlOlaiwat’s added value to any business culture & communication project, stems from his broad and deep cultural background (Western, modern, Arabic, Khaliji, Arts) and a gifted balance between strategy, creativity and technology. Mr. AlOlaiwat practiced leading innovation methodologies and customized his own which we utilize in all our projects. He has extensive engagement experience across most industries but has primary specialization in socio-economic sectors & youth development sectors.

Currently, Mr. AlOlaiwat serves as: Member in the Sectors Advisory Committee of Tamkeen, Bahrain, Chairman of the Curriculum Advisory Board of the Visual Design Department of Bahrain Polytechnic. Member of Entrepreneurs Organization (Bahrain Chapter) & ex-board member. External examiner at Royal University for Women (RUW), Bahrain. Member of the International Advertising Association, a global network that comprises of 4,000 members and 56 Chapters, within 76 countries.

VISION

“We believe that one day, the Middle East will be the land of prosperity, progress and peace and that is through Innovation & Empathy, home-grown, together!” – Fa’eq AlOlaiwat

MISSION

Helping aspiring passions innovate inspiring success

VALUES

Creativity
Evoking unique solutions & experiences.

Passion
Joy in fulfillment
and accomplishment.

Excellence
Outstanding performance.

Synergy
Bringing people together to challenge perspectives and multiply potential.

Empowerment
Fueling your
learning & growth.

Value
Delivering effectiveness and tangible results.

VISION

“We believe that one day, the Middle East will be the land of prosperity, progress and peace and that is through Innovation & Empathy, home-grown, together!” – Fa’eq AlOlaiwat

MISSION

Helping aspiring passions innovate inspiring success

VALUES

Creativity
Evoking unique solutions & experiences.

Passion
Joy in fulfillment
and accomplishment.

Excellence
Outstanding performance.

Synergy
Bringing people together to challenge perspectives and multiply potential.

Empowerment
Fueling your
learning & growth.

Value
Delivering effectiveness and tangible results.

OUR CORE BUSINESS & SERVICES

Coaching

If you are an entrepreneur or business leader, especially those who would like to penetrate the world of innovation or creative industries, and require holistic coaching support to help you create that breakthrough in your industry or get over those invisible obstacles that are blocking your growth, Faeq would love to share with you many of his experiences, tools and methods to help you achieve your dreams.

Innovation Academy

Through our empowering Learn & Apply(R) Experiences, we help CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners & marketing and communication managers gain the knowledge they need to lead their organizations & brands effectively & innovatively by emerging them in a unique energizing and inspiring experience.

The Innovators Club

The Innovators Club is a group of highly passionate individuals, an innovation think tank, looking for curious and creative minds to join us to solve real-world problems through innovation.

The club provides a valuable opportunity for learning, mentoring, networking and collaboration among the community of innovation, entrepreneurship and startups in Bahrain.

Enterprise Innovation

Our innovation strategies for business models, culture, experience & communication development are fueled by deep socio-economic and cultural insights, which ensures the empowerment of effective brands that make a difference in the lives of their stakeholders as well as their community and environment. The following is a list of specific consultancy solutions:

We also address various innovation requirements in areas such as product development, customer segmentation, white space identification, prototyping, internalization, etc.

Brand & Culture Consultancy
1. Brand Architecture Strategy
2. Brand Culture Activation
3. Marcom Innovation Strategy
4. Branded Content Innovation

Innovation Consultancy
1. Business Model Innovation
2. Brand Experience Innovation
3. Enterprise Innovation Bootcamp

OUR MANAGEMENT

Fa’eq AlOlaiwat

Fa’eq AlOlaiwat is a regional innovation and brand architect and a pioneer creative and design director. He is an innovation strategist, entrepreneur and one of the regions leading public intellectuals on creative communication, design innovation & organizational culture.

Zainab Al-Hassan

Zainab Al-Hassan is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Olaiwat. She is also the COO of DaDeDo, Creative Communication Agency, one of the leading agencies in the region. Zainab leads the business operations and the business development of the company. She has more than a decade of experience and has been instrumental in the expansion and growth of the operation around the region. She is the first Arab woman to enroll for the world-acclaimed Executive MBA in Creative Leadership from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership.

OUR MANAGEMENT

Fa’eq AlOlaiwat

Fa’eq AlOlaiwat is a regional innovation and brand architect and a pioneer creative and design director. He is an innovation strategist, entrepreneur and one of the regions leading public intellectuals on creative communication, design innovation & organizational culture.

Zainab Al-Hassan

Zainab Al-Hassan is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Olaiwat. She is also the COO of DaDeDo, Creative Communication Agency, one of the leading agencies in the region. Zainab leads the business operations and the business development of the company. She has more than a decade of experience and has been instrumental in the expansion and growth of the operation around the region. She is the first Arab woman to enroll for the world-acclaimed Executive MBA in Creative Leadership from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership.

Our sister company- DaDeDo creative communication agency

With our sister company DaDeDo, a regional design and communication agency with more than 2 decades of experience, we can provide Olaiwat clients an extended service in implementing their brands and communication programs. DaDeDo has decades of experience in the development of brand identity, integrated marketing campaigns, digital marketing, PR & event management. Visit their website to know more at www.dadedo.com

OUR VALUE TO YOU

Empowerment through Knowledge

Whether you are a business owner, a Marketing & communication manager or a CEO attending our L&A Experiences® and programs, you will surely enjoy a lot of learning and inspiration while having fun.

Culturally Relevant Strategies

We commit to thinking globally and acting locally. Lead by locally insightful minds, we fulfill the gap in the market for innovation strategies & programs that are based on culturally sensitive perceptions, attitudes, traditions and mindsets.

Arabic language based process & deliverables

In addition to English, all the above is offered in Arabic language to our Arabic speaking clients, not only through the final deliverable, but all through the consultancy process.

Mr. Al Olaiwat experience

25 years of innovation, engagement & experience in branding & marketing communication, design & execution of mega programs around the region.

Innovationeering

Our programs and workshops follow innovation based, fit-for-purpose platforms developed and adapted by Mr. AlOlaiwat and his team based on international best practices, and designed to provide tangible results and unique learning experiences. We call them the Learn & Apply experiences.

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OUR COMMUNITY

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