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We are the Circular Excellence Institute. Since our launch, CEI has become a trusted hub for circular economy, sustainability, and innovation.
Empowering sustainable impact through circular excellence
To lead global transformation through circular innovation.
What we offer→
Explore our wide range of services designed to help you achieve circular excellence.
Empowering teams through expert-led training in circular economy, sustainability, and innovation.
CEI delivers strategic guidance to accelerate circular and sustainable transformation.
CEI provides global benchmarking to measure, compare, and improve sustainability performance.
CEI conducts applied research to generate insights and drive data-informed decisions.
Our Economic Studies & Insights service equips public and private sectors with macroeconomic, energy, and policy intelligence. We deliver data-driven, econometric analysis that informs national strategies, resilient development, and innovation-led transformation.
Meet the experts behind CEI
Founder and CEO Circular Economy Director
Dr. Eng. Malek Ghazo is a senior management consultant, trainer, and researcher specializing in Circular Economy, Organizational Excellence, and Performance Management. With 15+ years of experience across the Middle East and Europe, he has advised governments and corporations on strategy, KPIs, EFQM, and sustainability.
Organizational Behavior & Communication Expert
Bisan Abu Laban is a dedicated professional with academic expertise in organizational communication and employee relations. Her master’s research focused on self-disclosure behavior in corporate environments, exploring how openness and interpersonal communication influence teamwork, trust, and overall workplace culture. She brings a strong analytical perspective to understanding human behavior within organizations and contributes to CEI’s efforts in developing effective communication frameworks, leadership programs, and people-centered organizational excellence initiatives.
AI & Intelligent Automation Consultant
Louay designs and delivers production-grade AI workflows that streamline marketing, sales, and operations. He connects conversational assistants, knowledge search, and event-driven automation with clients’ existing data and systems, focusing on measurable outcomes—shorter cycle times, fewer manual touches, and higher conversion. He partners with data/ML teams when bespoke models are needed, keeping solutions maintainable and secure.
Business Development Expert
Nour Azakeer is a results-driven business development professional with strong experience in strategic partnerships, client relations, and market expansion. At CEI, she leads initiatives to grow the institute’s regional presence, foster collaborations, and promote sustainable business opportunities across Circular Economy, Sustainability, and Excellence domains.
Trusted by organizations worldwide
🇦🇹 From Austria
Raphael, an internationally certified circular economy expert, who specializes in guiding businesses toward sustainable practices. With expertise in waste management, reverse logistics, and circular business models, Raphael provides tailored solutions for transitioning to a circular economy. As a multiple times certified circular economist, he assists companies in designing closed-loop systems and sustainable strategies to enhance efficiency and environmental impact. By combining practical experience with certified knowledge, Raphael ensures clients achieve measurable results. Connect today to transform your business sustainably.
🇪🇬 FROM EGYPT
a pioneering sustainability enterprise based in Alexandria, Egypt.
About KNZ Sustainable Solutions Founded in 2022 in Alexandria, KNZ focuses on the optimum use of resources, the preservation of green infrastructure, and fostering environmental awareness. Their innovative programs and solutions include:
🇸🇦 From Saudi Arabia
Tawakob is a technology and digital solutions company dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive, transform, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world. With a strong focus on innovation, user-centric design, and digital resilience, Tawakob delivers scalable and secure solutions that address real-world business challenges.
Tawakob’s core services include custom software development, web and mobile applications, cloud solutions and DevOps, data science and artificial intelligence, UI/UX design, IT consulting, BI & analytics, and talent augmentation. The company also develops advanced digital products that leverage automation, AI, and data insights to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making.
Guided by values of innovation, leadership, agility, and ambition, Tawakob supports organizations across sectors in accelerating digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity, and building future-ready digital ecosystems. Through its partnership with the Circular Excellence Institute (CEI), Tawakob contributes advanced digital and AI capabilities to enable technology-driven sustainability, circular economy transformation, and performance excellence.
🇦🇹 From Austria
Raphael, an internationally certified circular economy expert, who specializes in guiding businesses toward sustainable practices. With expertise in waste management, reverse logistics, and circular business models, Raphael provides tailored solutions for transitioning to a circular economy. As a multiple times certified circular economist, he assists companies in designing closed-loop systems and sustainable strategies to enhance efficiency and environmental impact. By combining practical experience with certified knowledge, Raphael ensures clients achieve measurable results. Connect today to transform your business sustainably.
🇪🇬 FROM EGYPT
a pioneering sustainability enterprise based in Alexandria, Egypt.
About KNZ Sustainable Solutions Founded in 2022 in Alexandria, KNZ focuses on the optimum use of resources, the preservation of green infrastructure, and fostering environmental awareness. Their innovative programs and solutions include:
🇸🇦 From Saudi Arabia
Tawakob is a technology and digital solutions company dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive, transform, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world. With a strong focus on innovation, user-centric design, and digital resilience, Tawakob delivers scalable and secure solutions that address real-world business challenges.
Tawakob’s core services include custom software development, web and mobile applications, cloud solutions and DevOps, data science and artificial intelligence, UI/UX design, IT consulting, BI & analytics, and talent augmentation. The company also develops advanced digital products that leverage automation, AI, and data insights to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making.
Guided by values of innovation, leadership, agility, and ambition, Tawakob supports organizations across sectors in accelerating digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity, and building future-ready digital ecosystems. Through its partnership with the Circular Excellence Institute (CEI), Tawakob contributes advanced digital and AI capabilities to enable technology-driven sustainability, circular economy transformation, and performance excellence.
🇦🇹 From Austria
Raphael, an internationally certified circular economy expert, who specializes in guiding businesses toward sustainable practices. With expertise in waste management, reverse logistics, and circular business models, Raphael provides tailored solutions for transitioning to a circular economy. As a multiple times certified circular economist, he assists companies in designing closed-loop systems and sustainable strategies to enhance efficiency and environmental impact. By combining practical experience with certified knowledge, Raphael ensures clients achieve measurable results. Connect today to transform your business sustainably.
🇪🇬 FROM EGYPT
a pioneering sustainability enterprise based in Alexandria, Egypt.
About KNZ Sustainable Solutions Founded in 2022 in Alexandria, KNZ focuses on the optimum use of resources, the preservation of green infrastructure, and fostering environmental awareness. Their innovative programs and solutions include:
🇸🇦 From Saudi Arabia
Tawakob is a technology and digital solutions company dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive, transform, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world. With a strong focus on innovation, user-centric design, and digital resilience, Tawakob delivers scalable and secure solutions that address real-world business challenges.
Tawakob’s core services include custom software development, web and mobile applications, cloud solutions and DevOps, data science and artificial intelligence, UI/UX design, IT consulting, BI & analytics, and talent augmentation. The company also develops advanced digital products that leverage automation, AI, and data insights to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making.
Guided by values of innovation, leadership, agility, and ambition, Tawakob supports organizations across sectors in accelerating digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity, and building future-ready digital ecosystems. Through its partnership with the Circular Excellence Institute (CEI), Tawakob contributes advanced digital and AI capabilities to enable technology-driven sustainability, circular economy transformation, and performance excellence.
🇦🇹 From Austria
Raphael, an internationally certified circular economy expert, who specializes in guiding businesses toward sustainable practices. With expertise in waste management, reverse logistics, and circular business models, Raphael provides tailored solutions for transitioning to a circular economy. As a multiple times certified circular economist, he assists companies in designing closed-loop systems and sustainable strategies to enhance efficiency and environmental impact. By combining practical experience with certified knowledge, Raphael ensures clients achieve measurable results. Connect today to transform your business sustainably.
🇪🇬 FROM EGYPT
a pioneering sustainability enterprise based in Alexandria, Egypt.
About KNZ Sustainable Solutions Founded in 2022 in Alexandria, KNZ focuses on the optimum use of resources, the preservation of green infrastructure, and fostering environmental awareness. Their innovative programs and solutions include:
🇸🇦 From Saudi Arabia
Tawakob is a technology and digital solutions company dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive, transform, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world. With a strong focus on innovation, user-centric design, and digital resilience, Tawakob delivers scalable and secure solutions that address real-world business challenges.
Tawakob’s core services include custom software development, web and mobile applications, cloud solutions and DevOps, data science and artificial intelligence, UI/UX design, IT consulting, BI & analytics, and talent augmentation. The company also develops advanced digital products that leverage automation, AI, and data insights to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making.
Guided by values of innovation, leadership, agility, and ambition, Tawakob supports organizations across sectors in accelerating digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity, and building future-ready digital ecosystems. Through its partnership with the Circular Excellence Institute (CEI), Tawakob contributes advanced digital and AI capabilities to enable technology-driven sustainability, circular economy transformation, and performance excellence.
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