Jawdat Shammas

Futurist · Technologist · Trainer · Consultant

From programming at age 10 in 1987 to navigating the AI revolution in 2026 — Jawdat Shammas has spent nearly four decades at the intersection of technology and business. A technologist turned digital marketing expert turned AI educator, he has trained over 500,000 professionals, led digital strategy at companies like Souq.com and VogaCloset, and now helps organizations across the Middle East prepare for the future.

Jawdat Shammas — from programming on MSX in 1987 to Apple Vision Pro in 2024, nearly four decades at the forefront of technology

38+

Years in Technology

500K+

Professionals Trained

8+

Countries Served

C-Level

Experience at Major Companies

Trusted by leading organizations

GoogleSouq.comNew Media AcademyJamalon.comVogaClosetEdraakCrown Prince FoundationZainBank Al EtihadUSAIDGIZOrangeOasis500Flat6Labs

About Jawdat Shammas

Jawdat Shammas is a futurist and technologist who has been building, teaching, and leading in the digital space since the earliest days of the internet in the Middle East. He started programming at age 10 on an MSX computer, built his first websites in 1996, and has since held leadership roles at Souq.com, Jamalon.com, VogaCloset, and Zain Jordan.

As founder of Relevancy Agency and creator of jawdat.ai, he continues to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical business application.

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"My goal has always been to take the complexity out of technology and make it accessible to everyone — from a fresh graduate in Amman to a C-suite executive in Dubai."

— Jawdat Shammas

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Whether you need hands-on training for your team, strategic consulting for digital transformation, or a keynote speaker for your next event — Jawdat Shammas can help.