Dr. Helal Al-Helal – Kuwait
Strategic Marketing Consultant & Founder | Zawya Community
Dr. Helal Al-Helal is a strategic marketing consultant, educator, and the founder of Zawya Community. a leading mentorship platform for freelancers and creative service providers in the Gulf region. With a background in civil engineering and an MBA in marketing, Dr. Helal has spent over a decade empowering individuals to build purposeful, profitable side hustles rooted in self-worth and sustainability.
Having delivered more than 17,000 hours of coaching and training across the GCC, Dr. Helal is known for his signature Hammel | Zawya Freelancers business Canvas ( a 15-block roadmap tailored to help beginners structure, launch, and grow their freelance businesses ). His approach blends marketing strategy with behavioral psychology, storytelling, and spiritual awareness, earning him respect among entrepreneurs, educators, and creatives alike.
Dr. Helal regularly speaks at universities, conferences, and community events, using deep cultural insights and real-life stories to bridge personal development with business growth. His work has helped reshape how freelancing is seen in the region—not as a temporary gig, but as a path to dignity, independence, and long-term value.