Cultural Policy Design
Context-led cultural policies and strategies grounded in evidence.
Advisor · Cultural & Creative Industries
Nehad Alhadi
Advisor in Cultural and Creative Industries and Creative Entrepreneurship
Nehad Alhadi works at the intersection of academic research, cultural policy, and the creative economy — with a particular focus on building sustainable cultural and creative industries ecosystems in Oman and across the Arab region.
+10
years working in the creative sector
In brief
Academic depth, field experience in the creative sector
Nehad combines rigorous academic methodology with over a decade of practical experience in the cultural and creative industries. She is currently pursuing PhD research in creative industries and creative entrepreneurship, and specialises in cultural policy design and creative economy measurement.
Areas of expertise
Where my expertise creates impact
Creative Economy Measurement
Evidence bases and indicators that make the creative sector visible.
Creative Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
Support ecosystems for creative founders, nationally and regionally.
Cultural and Creative Industries
A deep read of the sector's sub-domains, actors and value chains.
Research and Advisory
Research papers, analysis and institutional advisory for public and private entities.
Leadership and Capacity-Building
Leadership and training programmes for the cultural and creative sector.
Selected work
Projects and advisory with national impact
Cultural and Creative Industries Mapping Project — Oman
When I took on the leadership of the Cultural and Creative Industries Mapping Project in 2021, Oman had a vibrant creative life but very little reliable…
View projectLeadership Programme in Cultural and Creative Industries
When we speak about the cultural and creative industries, the conversation often gravitates toward the visible work — the festivals, the films, the finished objects —…
View projectLet's collaborate
Building a policy, a programme, or research in the creative economy?
Nehad welcomes research and advisory collaborations with public and private entities, cultural institutions, and academics across the region.