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Our Lecturers

Prof. Mauricio De Arruda

Accredited Lecturer

Certified international lecturer and expert at IFBB Academy in Dubai
Brazilian Nationality
President of the Brazilian Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness
Chairman of the Steroids Committee and the Technical Committee of the International Federation for Bodybuilding and Fitness
President of the IFBB International Academy for Body Building in Brazil
An international referee with proven competence and experience for more than 30 years
He is considered one of the most important scientific and technical cadres of the IFBB Academy in Dubai, where he participated in the management of many courses organized by the Academy during the past years
He has 8 references specialized in mechanical kinesiology
Professor and international lecturer in kinesiology and kinematic mechanics in a number of Brazilian universities

Prof. Pawel Filleborn

Accredited Lecturer

Polish Nationality
International Arbitration Expert
Chairman of the Referees Committee of the International Federation
Member of the International Referees Performance Development Committee
He was responsible for managing referees in the largest number of international tournaments in the world
He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of international arbitration in bodybuilding
President of the Polish Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness
Former world champion in bodybuilding
He participated more than once in managing a number of academic courses in Dubai

Prof. Pawel Filleborn

Accredited Lecturer

Prof. Erico Caperuto

Accredited Lecturer

Brazilian nationality
He holds a Ph.D. in Bio-Natural Sciences from the University of São Paulo, Brazil
Physical education teacher at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Certified international lecturer at IFBB International Academy in Dubai
Chairman of the Education and Research Committee of the International Federation
Member of the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Brazil
He owns many types of research in the field of physiology, histology, and cells
He participated in managing a number of courses organized by the Academy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
It is considered one of the most important references that the students of the Academy depend on in many matters, especially in the field of proper nutrition for athletes

Eng. Walid Abdulkarim

Accredited Lecturer

Engineer / Walid Abdel Karim Mohamed Said
Emirates Nationality
International Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the IFBB Academy
International rule in bodybuilding and fitness
Director of Technical Affairs at the IFBB Academy in Dubai
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai
Master in Training from the International Federation Academy in 2016
International referee in the sport of body building and physical strength since 2009.
The first Emirati referee to rule in the World Bodybuilding Championships in Spain in 2018
International Trainer Diploma from Ben Wider Academy in 2003
Holds more than 50 training courses in the sports field. - Technical Director of "World Gym" halls in the UAE
A former player in the UAE national team for weightlifting and physical strength and Al-Wasl Club
He won many championships as a coach and technical director in body building and physical strength
Recipient of the Sports Excellence Award by His Highness the President of the State, may God protect him, in 2018

DR. Walid Abdulkarim

Accredited Lecturer

Sheikha bint Mohammed Najman

Trainer and Lecturer

Certified International Trainer and Lecturer by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)
Holds a Master’s degree in Bodybuilding and Fitness from IFBB
Certified International Sports Nutrition Specialist from IFBB
Holds a certificate in First Aid and Advanced Sports Injury Management
Licensed in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from a certified institution
Has delivered multiple lectures and workshops in the field of sports and sports nutrition
Founder of the fitness platform @fitforgedxb

Academic Qualification: Master’s Degree in Bodybuilding and Fitness – IFBB, Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language – College of Science and Technology

Certifications

Certified in the eight-level program, in addition to courses in:

Advanced Nutrition
Movement Science
Advanced Exercise Science
Functional Training
IFBB Academy – Dubai

Professional Experience

Certified First Aid holder – 2023
International Professional Trainer in Team Building – MEDEX (2012)
Certified International Lecturer – MEDEX (2012)
International Professional Trainer in Problem Solving – MEDEX (2012)

Al Anoud Najib Al Saqqaf

Accredited Lecturer

Jose Maria

Accredited Lecturer

Jose Maria
Hispanic
International referee approved in the sport of bodybuilding
Chairman of the Referees Committee of the Spanish Federation Member of the Technical Committee of the International Federation Former bodybuilding champion

Prof. Natalia Nazarenko

Accredited Lecturer

World champion in bodybuilding
International referee approved in the sport of bodybuilding
International lecturer
Member of the Technical Committee of the International Federation

Prof. Natalia Nazarenko

Accredited Lecturer

Eng. Ziad Shata

Accredited Lecturer

International lecturer
Saudi Nationality
Representative of the International Academy of Body Building in the Riyadh region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
He holds a master's degree in bodybuilding and fitness from the IFBB Academy in Dubai
The first Saudi to obtain a master's degree in bodybuilding and fitness sciences
He prepared a group of sports research in more than one specialty in bodybuilding and fitness
He practiced bodybuilding and fitness for years in the Kingdom
He is the Vice President of Flynas Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
One of the accredited international lecturers in the list of lecturers at the International Federation Academy
He has participated in the management of many of the Academy's courses that were organized in the Kingdom

Captain Torfa Abduldarwish

Accredited Lecturer

Captain Torfa Abduldarwish
IFBB certified master's degree
Syrian nationality
He holds advanced nutrition certifications from the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)
He holds all the local championships in the Syrian Arab Republic and is a former Asian champion
More than 15 years of experience in the field of training in bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition
He holds a first-aid certificate approved by Dubai Ambulance
Fitness trainer for five years at Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club in the United Arab Emirates
International referee and lecturer accredited by the International Federation of Body Building and Fitness (IFBB)

Captain Torfa Abduldarwish

Accredited Lecturer

Captain Maryam Al Zoabi

Accredited Lecturer

Captain Maryam Ali Obaid Al Zaobi
Nickname: Maryam Al Zaabi
Emirati nationality
An international expert and lecturer, registered in the international lecturers table at the IFBB International Academy for Bodybuilding and Fitness in Dubai
She holds a master's degree in bodybuilding and fitness from the IFBB Academy in Dubai
She participated in managing a large number of academic courses with success and distinction
She holds a Bachelor's degree in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Community Service
Certified academic advisor, educational and family advisor
The first Emirati woman to achieve an athletic achievement as a female component by obtaining a master's degree in bodybuilding and fitness from the IFBB Academy in Dubai
She holds a license certified locally and internationally as a trainer specialized in bodybuilding and fitness
She has won many awards during her sporting career

Captain Salim Saeed

Accredited Lecturer

Captain Salim Saeed Salim
Date of Birth: May 9, 1985
Emirates nationality
Master's degree in bodybuilding and fitness from IFBB in Dubai
The certified lecturer from the IFBB Academy in Dubai
C training license approved by the Asian Federation
The first level of goalkeeper coaches approved by the AFC
Giants diploma for goalkeepers from the Arab Republic of Egypt
Fitness course for goalkeepers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Goalkeeper fitness course in Dubai accredited by the UAE Football Association Academy
The player in Al Ain Club from 2004-2008
Futsal player from 2011-2015
Coach of the UAE national futsal team
Guards coach at Al Wahda Academy from 2016-2018, age groups 12 and 15 years
Guards coach at Al Jazira Academy 2018-2019, age groups 16 years

The IFBB Fitness and Sports Academy in Dubai offer extensive educational programs according to international standards and criteria to offer the most comprehensive and advanced certifications in the Middle East. IFBB is an Affiliate of the International Federation of Body Building and Fitness – a globally recognized Academy dominating five continents as one of the most trusted Academies worldwide.