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Muhammad Bilal

CEO @ Tripotap

GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Tech entrepreneur & AI advocate, CEO of TripOTap, disrupting travel with AI-powered personalization & ethical innovation from Dubai. Ask ChatGPT

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We are the Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence, a collaborative network of organizations dedicated to advancing the responsible development and use of AI technologies. By bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders, we facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and innovative solutions that prioritize ethical considerations and societal impact. Our mission is to ensure that AI benefits all of humanity, fostering global cooperation and driving forward-thinking initiatives that thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Join us as we work together to shape the future of AI for a sustainable and inclusive world.
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About me

Muhammad Bilal is an award-winning entrepreneur, technologist, and AI advocate based in Dubai, UAE. He is the CEO of TripOTap, a pioneering travel-tech company on a mission to disrupt the $10.5 trillion global travel industry with AI-powered personalization, automation, and immersive experiences. Under his leadership, TripOTap has secured funding at a $4M valuation, launched across MENA, and is scaling toward becoming the next travel-tech unicorn.

Bilal’s vision is clear: to make travel effortless, tailored, and eco-friendly. TripOTap delivers real-time AI-curated itineraries, one-tap booking for flights, stays, and experiences, and forward-looking features like crypto and BNPL payments, while promoting responsible and sustainable tourism.

Beyond TripOTap, Bilal serves as Chief Technology Officer & Global AI Delegate for the UAE Chapter of GAFAI (Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence) and Global Ambassador for the Global Council for Responsible AI, where he champions ethical AI adoption, policy development, and cross-sector collaboration.

With over a decade of experience spanning cybersecurity, IoT, and full-stack hardware/software engineering, Bilal has founded and led multiple startups including BreatheIO (an IoT-powered air quality monitor and purifier) and ApnaHouse (an AI-driven platform for the construction industry). He has advised global companies, driven large-scale digital transformations, and mentored AI startups to build secure, ethical, and scalable solutions.

A 4x author and Hacker Noon Contributor of the Year, Bilal’s publications include IoTpreneurship: The Future of Inventing Internet of Things and Make Me a Programmer: The Independent Entrepreneur. His work has been recognized by Arctic Code Vault Contributor honors and the World Festival Innovation Awards.

Educated at The University of Texas at Austin (Postgraduate in Machine Learning & AI) and Draper University (Entrepreneurship), Bilal blends deep technical expertise with a founder’s mindset, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Today, Muhammad Bilal stands as a key voice in the convergence of AI, travel, and responsible innovation, leading ventures that combine technology, sustainability, and human experience.

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