AI Strategic Advisor

Guiding the Arab World Into the AI Age

Hilda Maalouf Melki is an Oxford-certified AI expert and strategic advisor helping institutions, leaders, and media understand, adopt, and govern artificial intelligence responsibly.
AI Strategy & Governance

Designing responsible AI frameworks aligned with ethics, regulation, and reality.

Digital Transformation

Turning emerging technologies into practical roadmaps that modernize services sustainably.

Media & Thought Leadership

Sharing clear, accessible insights on Artificial Intelligence, ethics, and digital futures globally.

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Meet Hilda Maalouf Melki

Helping Arab Leaders Turn Artificial Intelligence into Responsible Strategy

With 25+ years in banking and digital innovation, Hilda Maalouf Melki guides institutions on ethical, effective AI adoption.
Experienced & Oxford-Certified

Hilda Maalouf Melki completed the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme, combining academic rigor with decades of industry practice.

AI, Finance & Digital

She brings long experience in banking, fintech, and Web3, guiding organizations through complex digital and AI transformations.

Human-Centered Technology

Her approach focuses on people first, explaining AI in clear language and aligning innovation with ethics, regulation, and societal needs.

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See how AI can Transform your Institution and Community

In this short introduction, Hilda Maalouf Melki explains how responsible artificial intelligence, clear governance, and strategic communication can help organizations innovate while protecting people, data, and trust.

Where Hilda Leads

Helping The Arab World Institutions Move Forward With AI

Hilda Maalouf Melki aligns AI, ethics and strategy so institutions can experiment, learn, and build trustworthy digital futures.

Keynote Talks

AI, ethics, and tomorrow's Arab institutions

Hilda Maalouf Melki explains how AI reshapes economies, work and governance for technical and non-technical audiences.
Executive Briefings

Private sessions for senior leaders on AI

Concise closed-door updates on AI risks, regulation and opportunities to support informed, responsible institutional decisions.
Strategy Workshops

Turning AI concepts into institutional roadmaps

Interactive sessions turning AI into priorities and governance aligned with institutional realities.
Media Commentary

Explaining AI developments across major platforms

Television, radio, podcast and online analysis where Hilda Maalouf Melki explains complex AI stories with context and verification.
Education Programs

AI literacy and responsible practice in Arabic

Interactive sessions turning AI into priorities and governance aligned with institutional realities.
Advisory Support

Long-term guidance on responsible AI adoption

Ongoing strategic guidance on AI projects, partners and communications amid evolving technologies and policies.
AI Simplified Hub

Helping the Arab World Live Confidently with AI

AI Simplified Hub is the platform Hilda Maalouf Melki created to bridge human judgment and machine intelligence. It turns complex AI concepts into clear, ethical, and practical guidance so leaders, professionals, and citizens can adapt to this new reality with confidence not fear.
Human-First Perspective

Every article, video, and toolkit starts from people’s real needs, not from technology hype or abstract jargon.

Actionable Learning Paths

Step-by-step explainers, checklists, and scenarios help institutions move from understanding AI to testing pilots and building governance.

Ethical, Trusted Guidance

Content reflects global AI principles and Hilda Maalouf Melki’s decades of experience in banking, fintech, and digital governance.

Accessible to the Region

Bilingual resources in English and Arabic, tailored to Arab realities, make responsible AI knowledge reachable for everyone.

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Explore AI Simplified Hub

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Where Human Values Meet Artificial Intelligence

Hilda helps Arab leaders apply AI to protect dignity, unlock opportunity, and design futures grounded in values.

Bridging human wisdom and machine intelligence

Featured Publications & Media

Public Impact & Media Presence

Testimonials

Endorsed by Industry Leaders

Am recommending Hilda for many talents , the most obvious in my opinion would be her relentless drive to reach the desired objectives through persistence and perseverance . Positively motivated with excellent communication skills . Continuously seeking personal development and growth .Spares no means in realizing her convictions .She is an excellent asset to those who are open to new ideas and embrace talent.

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Ghassan Kandalaft CEO QNB -SOUTH SUDAN

Hilda is a leader by nature, well organized and dedicated to achieving targets. she is creative and a hard worker implementing management directives. amazing strong character.

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ROULA HADDAD Head of Branches Network East & Metn at Bank of Beirut

I have worked closely with Hilda for the past twelve years and therefore do not hesitate to recommend her as a professional, outspoken and devoted person with an outstanding performance. Her leadership skills and attitude are of added value to her team and institution.

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Michael Abdelnoor Managing Director at BoB Finance s.a.l

Hilda is very passionate and has great vision for her work. Her focus keeps everything moving smoothly and makes sure that whatever project she is working on meets the highest standards.

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Joe Ghantous Creator of Bufunctional Strategy™️ | CEO @ Right Service | Author of “الموظف المؤثر” | Founder of #LeshYaGhantous Initiative

Stay Connected with Hilda & AI Simplified Hub

Three simple ways to engage with Hilda Maalouf Melki’s work on AI, ethics, and digital futures.

Invite Hilda to Speak

Share AI, ethics, and digital futures with your audience through keynotes, panels, or interviews.

Explore Institutional Collaboration

Discuss briefings or workshops to help your team understand, govern, and communicate AI responsibly.

Join the Knowledge Community

Receive updates on new articles, media appearances, and learning resources from AI Simplified Hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions on AI & Governance

Hilda Maalouf Melki is an Oxford-certified artificial intelligence expert and strategic advisor with more than 25 years of experience in banking, fintech, digital transformation, and communications. She works at the intersection of AI, ethics, and institutional governance, with a focus on the Arab world.

AI Simplified Hub is Hilda Maalouf Melki’s knowledge initiative dedicated to making AI understandable, ethical, and practical for everyone. It offers talks, articles, learning resources, and media content that translate complex AI concepts into clear, real-world guidance.

Yes. Hilda Maalouf Melki advises institutions on high-level AI strategy, governance frameworks, and communication approaches. Her role is to help leaders make informed, responsible decisions—not to sell specific technologies or products.

She works with banks, public institutions, regulators, NGOs, universities, and private companies navigating digital and AI transformation. Many of her engagements involve multi-stakeholder environments where trust, regulation, and public communication are crucial.

Hilda Maalouf Melki works in both Arabic and English. She often bridges technical terminology between the two, helping Arabic-speaking audiences engage confidently with global AI debates.

Her talks and commentary focus on AI ethics, governance, regulation, financial services, digital transformation, and the societal impact of algorithms. She often discusses how the Arab world can adapt to AI while protecting dignity, equity, and human values.

AI Simplified Hub is primarily a knowledge and awareness platform. Some activities may be commissioned by institutions or partners, but its core purpose is educational: to raise informed debate and responsible practice around AI.

Hilda Maalouf Melki argues that AI should complement, not replace, human judgment. Machines process data at scale, while humans bring values, context, and responsibility. Her work focuses on building systems where both roles are clearly defined and protected.

Her experience and mission are deeply rooted in the Arab region, but her work is globally informed and internationally relevant. She frequently draws on global standards and best practices while tailoring them to local realities and institutions.

Yes. Through AI Simplified Hub, public talks, media interviews, and online resources, individuals, students, professionals, and citizens can learn how to use AI tools safely, critically, and creatively in their daily lives.

She treats risk as a governance issue, not just a technical one. In her sessions, she highlights transparency, accountability, human oversight, and clear institutional policies as essential safeguards against bias, misinformation, and over-reliance on automated systems.

Organizations can reach out via the contact section of the website, outlining their context, audience, and goals. Her team reviews each request to determine the most suitable format, keynote, briefing, workshop, or advisory engagement.