Wajdi Manai

Senior Advisor for Innovation and Advancement in Education at Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA)

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Wajdi Manai is a senior education leader and strategist with extensive experience advancing innovation, investment, and public-private collaboration in education. He serves as Senior Advisor for Innovation and Advancement in Education at the Sharjah Private Education Authority and is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Stanford University. In these roles, he connects global research with local practice to build sustainable education ecosystems and position Sharjah as a hub for international collaboration.

Wajdi co-chairs the Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education, convening policymakers, investors, and thought leaders to shape the future of learning in the region. With more than 25 years of executive experience, he is recognized for aligning strategy, innovation, and investment to drive educational growth and for fostering meaningful partnerships that strengthen both local talent development and global collaboration.