Dr. Abdallah Elias (DBA) is a franchise strategist, business growth consultant, entrepreneur coach, and founder of IR-TAQI Academy, a platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and SMEs through business education, leadership development, and scalable growth frameworks. With more than 26 years of international experience across the GCC, Levant, Africa, and Europe, he has advised businesses in hospitality, food & beverage, retail, wellness, and service industries on expansion, operational excellence, and franchise development.

Dr. Elias specializes in transforming founder-driven businesses into scalable systems through franchise architecture, operational frameworks, business model optimization, and leadership alignment. His work focuses on helping entrepreneurs bridge the gap between vision and execution while creating sustainable growth strategies adaptable across different markets and cultures.

As an entrepreneur coach, trainer, and speaker, he has delivered executive programs and advisory projects for organizations and business leaders across the Middle East. He is also the author of an Arabic book on franchising and a passionate advocate for building businesses that scale through structure, clarity, and purpose rather than dependency on individuals.

At the H.E.A.T. International Congress 2026, Dr. Elias will share insights on “Scaling Smart: Franchise Models Linking Asia to the Middle East,” exploring how wellness and healthcare brands can expand successfully across diverse regional markets.