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Professional close-up portrait of Saeed Alghafri smiling warmly in traditional white Kandura and Ghutra
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Bringing out the Best

My mission is to help leaders, professionals, and teams grow with clarity, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and practical self-awareness.

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Bringing out the Best

My mission is to help leaders, professionals, and teams grow with clarity, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and practical self-awareness.

Explore Coaching

"I have been there… carried the responsibility, and shaped people, businesses, and futures."

CEO/ C-Suite Executive

Founder of Yuwab Consulting

Certified Potential Coach

Arabic & English Coaching

My Ventures

Different expressions of one purpose

Coaching

Individual and group coaching for clarity, self-awareness, leadership, and wellbeing.

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Yuwab Consulting

Corporate work focused on leadership, communication, culture, and organizational.

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Oloaa

A wellbeing-inspired food brand born from a personal health journey and passion.

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Speaking

Practical sessions on emotional intelligence, leadership, communication, and wellbeing.

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My Life Journey

Saeed Alghafri smiling at the camera in 1998 as a university student in Indiana USA.
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1998

Started University

Indiana, USA 

Distance taught me independence and courage.

Graduated University

University of Tulsa, USA

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

2003

Saeed Alghafri graduating from the University of Tulsa in 2003, holding his diploma while wearing a cap and gown
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Saeed Alghafri in 2007 wearing a suit in a city street during his early corporate career at Emirates Steel
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2007

Corporate Growth

Emirates Steel, Abu Dhabi UAE

The youngest manager to be appointed

Beginning of commercial corporate

Achieved My MBA

University of Strathclyde, Scotland

Studied at night and weekend, not an easy win

2009

Saeed Alghafri's University of Strathclyde student ID card showing his enrollment as a part-time postgraduate MBA student
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Saeed Alghafri wearing a suit and smiling in Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2012
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2012

The Wellbeing Turning Point

Abu Dhabi UAE

A personal health experience shifted how I grow and lead

C-Suite Era

 Emirates Steel Abu Dhabi UAE

Beginning of being the best in what I do

2014-

2022

Executive portrait of Saeed Alghafri smiling in traditional Emirati attire against a blue background
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Saeed Alghafri holding an Oloaa product bag in traditional Emirati attire
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2021

Oloaa
(My first true successful startup)

Abu Dhabi UAE

Turned my passion to business

CEO Era

Emirates Steel Abu Dhabi UAE

My dream coming true 

2022

Saeed Alghafri speaking with a microphone during his tenure as CEO at Emirates Steel
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Saeed Alghafri in casual white attire, smiling warmly as a Certified Human Potential Coach
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2022

Executive Coaching

Abu Dhabi UAE

Became a certified human potential coach to support leaders, professionals and teams

End of Corporate Journey

Emirates Steel Abu Dhabi UAE

Very Proud of what I achieved

2025

Saeed Alghafri holding up his hand and smiling on stage
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Yuwab AI coaching platform app interface preview
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2026

Yuwab
(The first Coaching app in the UAE)

UAE

My passion to bring out the best in people, an innovative coaching and consulting platform intergrating AI

Executive coach Saeed Alghafri smiling during an engaging group coaching conversation

Why Wellbeing Became Personal

In 2012 I experienced a serious health illness. It forced me to pause, reflect and rethink everything I believed about work, performance and success. I learned that achievement means very little if the person behind it is exhausted or disconnected.

That moment became a turning point in my life, shaping who I am today - how I lead, how I coach, and how I build. Wellbeing is not separate from success; it is the foundation that allows us to grow, perform, and lead with clarity.

Who I Work Best With

I work best with people who are ready to reflect honestly, grow intentionally, and take practical action.

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Leaders under

pressure

People going through transition or change

Executives & Senior Professionals

Teams that need stronger communication

Entrepreneurs

& Founders

People who value reflection, honesty, and growth

What my work blends together

My coaching frameowork is unique and sits at the intersection of leadership, wellbeing, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship.

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Executive Leadership

Real experience with pressure, strategy, decision-making, people, and transformation.

Self-Awareness

Helping people understand their patterns, choices, emotions, and leadership behavior.

Wellbeing

Supporting sustainable performance through healthier habits, presence, and balance.

Emotional Intelligence

Helping people communicate, listen, empathize, and respond with more intention.

Entrepreneurship

Building businesses and ideas from the ground up through Yuwab and Oloaa.

Saeed Alghafri wearing glasses and smiling in traditional Emirati attire

What I believe about leadership

I believe leadership is not only about strategy, performance, or decision-making. It is also about the person behind the role.

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The way we listen, communicate, handle pressure, understand ourselves, and treat others shapes the way we lead.

Saeed Alghafri smiling thoughtfully outdoors

What Grounds Me

Family

My strongest source of meaning.

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Faith

A daily reminder of humility and purpose.

 

Wellbeing

The foundation for sustainable performance.

 

Growth

Staying curious, reflective, and open.

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Presence

Listening fully and living with intention.

Adam Klasicki

Saaed is a very thoughtful and provoking coach that will force you to drill deeper and gain clarity into your own behaviours, motivations, and goals. He has wisdom, empathy, and is also a great guy. Thank you.

Group Coaching

Ryan S

Saeed is a brilliant, aspirational life coach who intelligently listens and unlocks potential. His precise methods and compassion help you identify true blockers and situational drag in order to align your professional and personal development towards a better self.

Group Coaching

Germane

This goes beyond rating 5 stars and is more about the most exemplary qualities I see in a leader. With undisputable credentials; Saeed is a coach extraordinaire!! He came down to the most day to day workings in my profession and asked questions which should have been asked long back. And he gave me answers from a C suite leader's perspective and to-do items to make sure that my action plan sticks to the rails.

Group Coaching

Saeed Alghafri looking at his phone while seated in a modern office with glass windows with his glasses on the table

Let's Explore How I Can Support Your Growth

Whether you are looking for individual coaching, group coaching, corporate coaching, or a workshop, the first step is a simple conversation.

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