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Speaker
Saad Sarwar
Co-founder, 8Flamez
Saad Sarwar is a Dubai-raised, Canadian-educated entrepreneur and co-founder of 8Flamez, the Middle East’s leading talent management agency. 8Flamez is best known for its work with the region’s largest YouTuber, AboFlah, driving creator-led brand growth across MENA. Previously, Saad co-founded OG Esports, which went on to win over $35 million in tournaments, and the creative agency Level99, later acquired by China’s Wanda Group and included in a NASDAQ listing.
Saad began his career in banking in New York and at HSBC in London before transitioning into gaming and esports. He served as Sales Director at Fnatic, where he built industry-first partnerships and scaled global commercial teams. Today, through 8Flamez, he focuses on decoding authentic creator influence, investing in startups, and crafting distribution-first strategies for media-driven brands.
At BRIDGE Summit, Saad will share how creators and brands can build powerful partnerships, what authentic influence really looks like, and how the MENA region can shape the future of creator-led businesses.
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Marketing
Saad Sarwarat BRIDGE
- Meetup Meetup 10 December 10:30 - 11:30AM
Private Kings League x 8Flamez Meetup
Connect with Gerard Piqué, AboFlah, and the 8Flamez team in an exclusive Kings League meetup highlighting their creator-led approach to sports and entertainment. The session brings together creators, industry stakeholders, and partners for open conversation, behind-the-scenes insights, and focused networking.
Impact Stage
What They Say About BRIDGE
“A landmark gathering that will unite media professionals, policymakers, cultural creators, and global influencers.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A game‑changer for the global media industry”
“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit”
“We're excited to partner with BRIDGE to create meaningful opportunities for creators and innovators”
