Who we are

Kent Consulting & Events is a boutique Economic Development Consultancy founded by Zehra Fattah in the UAE.
With extensive international cross sector industry experience, our cross-cultural team is multilingual and has worked with an extensive prominent Investment Promotion Agencies, supporting them with impactful Economic Development and Trade Promotion projects.
Our team’s portfolio of clients include Dubai Commercity, Invest in Latvia (LIAA), North East Combined Authority (NECA), Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), Piemonte Agency and several others.
Our expert team has organised delegations and trade missions at most major UAE trade shows, supporting governments with B2B and B2G meeting organization and management.
Our private sector expertise includes market entry strategy and support and our aim is to provide an all round support to clients entering the MENAT region.
To help clients make meaningful relationships that lead to long term success
To support to global economic development efforts for generations to come
Providing integrity, trust and commitment to our clients for long term success.






Our expert team has organised delegations and trade missions at most major UAE trade shows, supporting governments with B2B and B2G meeting organisations and management.
Meet the Team

Zehra Fattah
CEO
Zehra has been in the UAE for over 13 years and has over a decade of work experience in economic development and investment promotion

Zehra Fattah
CEO

Vineetha Sony
Project Director
Vineetha is an experienced International FDI and Trade Development Consultant, who specialises in export advice, sector strategy, market research

Vineetha Sony
Project Director

Hannah Wishah
Consulting Manager
Hannah is a well-rounded Consulting Manager with experience managing projects and supporting cross-sector clients

Hannah Wishah
Consulting Manager

Genan Wishah
Content and Research Consultant
Genan is a versatile Content and Research Consultant specializing in driving business development and executing impactful Marketing strategies.

Genan Wishah
Content and Research Consultant

Monique Van Asperen
Senior Project Manager
Monique specializes in crafting impactful programs and cultivating strategic relationships that drive change and foster global collaboration.

Monique Van Asperen
Senior Project Manager

Nicole Russo
Consultant
Nicole is a dynamic consultant specialising in economic development and investment promotion, with a background in strategic communications and international affairs.

Nicole Russo
Consultant

Lena Gliem
Project Manager
Lena Gliem has extensive experience leading international projects, with her work focusing on strategy consulting, business development, and strategic partnerships.

Lena Gliem
Project Manager

Fabio Quesada
Data Analyst
Fabio is a Data Analyst with a strong biomedical engineering background and over two years of experience in the BPO and healthcare industries.

Fabio Quesada
Data Analyst
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Our team has helped various organisations expand their network in the region, why not be next?