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Yousef Barkawie

Yousef Barkawie

Partner and Gen AI & Data lead
Deloitte Middle East

Yousef is a Board Member and Partner in Deloitte Middle East, and a recognized technology leader at the intersection of AI, data, and large-scale transformation. He leads Deloitte’s Growth Platforms & Technology relations, & sales function across the Middle East, helping organizations modernize their data and analytics foundations and turn emerging technologies into real, measurable outcomes. A driving force behind Deloitte’s AI and generative AI agenda in the region, Yousef shapes the firm’s market propositions across all businesses and helps clients move from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption. He also steers strategic high-impact technology alliances—building trusted partner ecosystems that expand joint capabilities and accelerate delivery. Yousef has built & led Deloitte’s AI & Data Practice in the Middle East and played a pivotal role in establishing the Deloitte AI Institute in the region, working with leading public and private sector organizations to advance ambitious AI programs and responsible GenAI deployment.

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