Kareem Ahmad
I am a data expert and technologist focused on collecting and analyzing information using advanced programmatic tools, with an emphasis on database security and the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in digital investigations. I assist research teams by preparing reports, organizing sources, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
My experience spans database management, digital infrastructure analysis, and social network mapping. I believe in the power of open knowledge and data-driven insights to foster political and social change in the region, and view my work as part of a broader movement toward a more conscious and transparent Arab Spring.
Inspired by a deep passion for knowledge, I draw from diverse fields like music, history, and philosophy, bringing a multidimensional lens to my research and analysis.
Who Are We ?
Karam Shaar Advisory is a limited-liability consulting company registered in Syria and New Zealand. We focus on Syria’s economy, with expertise covering macroeconomics, market and sector assessments, due diligence, compliance and sanctions, financial and banking activities, energy studies, aid and development, reconstruction, data analysis, and feasibility and investment-opportunity studies. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, businesses, donors, and NGOs. Led by Dr. Karam Shaar, who has over a decade of experience in the field, the stellar team has in-depth and unparalleled knowledge of the Syrian context, with skills ranging from economic research to data analysis, field assessment, KYC, OSINT, programming, and AI-driven analytics. We know how to inform decision-making and produce quality research recognized and published by world-leading think tanks and media outlets. With a team spanning Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, New Zealand, the United States, France, Italy, and Germany, we never lose the connection to the ground and understand first-hand the needs of our clients inside and outside Syria.