Rida is the Chief AI Scientist at Arabic.ai, where he leads the development of advanced large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems tailored for real-world workflows. With a strong focus on building AI that understands and serves regional users, he is helping shape the future of linguistically and user-aligned artificial intelligence.

Before his current role, he held several leadership positions across the AI and technology landscape, including founder, CTO, and Head of AI at Microsoft. This breadth of experience across startups and global tech provides him with a unique perspective on creating impactful AI products at scale. A strong advocate for AI innovation, he brings both technical depth and strategic vision to the evolving conversation around applied AI.