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Our Story

Our Story

Established in 2015, Rouya began as a family-founded consultancy in the UAE, inspired by the enduring tradition of entrepreneurship that has shaped communities across the region.

From these beginnings,we have evolved into a collective of experts dedicated to strategic communication, storytelling, and research. Our work is rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and trust.


At Rouya, we specialise in crafting bespoke solutions that reflect the unique needs of our partners. With a deep appreciation for culture, history, and lived experiences, we take the time to understand, reflect, and create strategies and stories that resonate and inspire.

 

Over the years, Rouya has become a trusted partner for government entities, businesses, and cultural institutions, helping them navigate complex challenges and opportunities. We cherish our heritage(s) and acknowledge them as the blueprint for our future. We remain committed to driving meaningful progress, building connections, and creating a lasting impact.

Hear our co-founders reflect on Rouya’s beginnings

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

At Rouya, we are intentional in everything we do. For us, excellence is not a fixed benchmark—it’s a practice rooted in niya (intention), where purpose shapes every strategy, decision, and outcome. This intentionality is our cornerstone, defining how we approach challenges, build trust, and create meaningful impact.

Guided by ihsan, a principle of integrity and kindness that demands doing the right thing, and shura, the power of collective wisdom, we believe generosity and authenticity are not aspirations; they are the foundations of how we operate, ensuring our strategies and stories resonate deeply and stand the test of time. We are committed to more than delivering solutions—we create meaningful intentional work that elevates perspectives, inspires action, and InshAllah leaves a meaningful legacy.

Rouya exists to redefine what it means to be a consultancy. We are here to inspire progress, empower communities, and set a new standard for excellence—one grounded in intention, impact, and purpose.

Meet our team
AbdulRahman Salem
AbdulRahman is a finance and operations strategist with experience across private and public sectors, supporting business growth, institutional development, and performance optimisation. At Rouya, his work encompasses financial resilience, legal compliance, government relations, and operational scalability to drive long-term business sustainability.
AbdulRahman Salem
Chief Executive Officer
Maryam Wissam Al Dabbagh
Maryam is the co-founder of Rouya. With over 25 years of experience as a communication and storytelling consultant, she has led impactful communication and storytelling strategies across government and cultural entities such as Salama Bint Hamdan Foundation, COP28, the UAE Pavilion at Expo, and Eid Al Etihad. Her work has been showcased in leading exhibitions and publications across the UAE and beyond. To know more about Maryam’s work for the UAE Pavilion, read our case study.  
Maryam Wissam Al Dabbagh
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Wissam Al Dabbagh
Wissam is a seasoned strategist with a background in administration and strategy. He had assumed ministerial and administrative roles in Baghdad, Iraq before taking on various positions in the UAE since 1979. Renowned for his strategic writing and storytelling skills, his belief in the power of language has shaped many national transformative projects.
Wissam Al Dabbagh
Co-founder & Managing Partner
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