Operational Playbook

From brief to keynote
in 48 hours

Our complete 8-step process ensures your AI speaker is Gulf-verified, culturally prepared, and ready to deliver. Every step is tracked, every document is provided.

1

Submit Brief

5 minutesYou

Fill out the inquiry form or submit an RFP. Tell us about your event, audience, preferred topics, dates, and budget range.

Event Brief Form
2

Expert Matching

Within 4 hoursMinbar.ai

Our team reviews your brief and matches you with 2-3 Gulf-verified experts. Each profile includes Gulf experience, cultural fit score, and topic alignment.

Expert ShortlistProfile Summaries
3

Availability Confirmation

24–48 hoursMinbar.ai + Expert

We confirm speaker availability for your dates, share detailed bios, past Gulf presentations, and video samples for your review.

Availability ConfirmationSpeaker Portfolio
4

Fee & Terms Agreement

48–72 hoursYou + Minbar.ai

Transparent fee breakdown: speaker fee, Minbar.ai commission (15%), travel & accommodation estimates. No hidden costs.

Fee ProposalTerms Sheet
5

Procurement Approval Support

3–10 business daysMinbar.ai + Your Team

We provide all documentation your procurement team needs: vendor registration, tax certificates, compliance forms, HRDF letters, and sole-source justifications for government clients.

Government clients: We handle vendor registration, IBAN verification, and sole-source justification letters.

Vendor Registration PackSole-Source Justification
6

Contract & Payment

Event −21 daysYou + Minbar.ai

Formal contract execution. Payment options: wire transfer, credit card, purchase order. 50% advance, 50% post-event (negotiable for government).

Wire TransferCredit CardPurchase Order
Booking ContractInvoice
7

Speaker Preparation

Event −14 daysMinbar.ai + Expert

Expert receives a custom Gulf Cultural Brief: audience demographics, local customs, Vision 2030 context, Arabic greetings, dress code guidance, and event logistics.

Gulf Cultural BriefLogistics Pack
8

Event Day + Post-Event

Event day + 7 daysEveryone

We coordinate day-of logistics, provide on-site support contact, and follow up with post-event satisfaction survey, speaker recording, and rebooking options.

Post-Event ReportSatisfaction Survey

Documents We Provide

DocumentWhenPurpose
Event Brief FormDay 1Captures your event requirements and preferences
Expert ShortlistDay 12-3 matched experts with Gulf experience profiles
Profile SummariesDay 1Detailed bios, videos, and past Gulf appearances
Availability ConfirmationDay 2Confirmed dates and scheduling details
Speaker PortfolioDay 2Videos, testimonials, and topic outlines
Fee ProposalDay 3Transparent fee breakdown with no hidden costs
Terms SheetDay 3Engagement terms and cancellation policy
Vendor Registration PackDay 3–10All procurement compliance documents
Sole-Source JustificationDay 3–10For government single-source approvals
Booking ContractEvent −21dFormal agreement between all parties
Gulf Cultural BriefEvent −14dCustom cultural preparation for the expert

Our Guarantees

24-Hour Response

We respond to every inquiry within one Gulf business day (Sun–Thu, 9am–6pm GST).

Replacement Guarantee

If a confirmed speaker cancels, we provide a replacement within 72 hours at no extra cost.

Cultural Preparation

Every expert receives a Gulf Cultural Brief. If the cultural fit isn’t right, full refund.

Transparent Pricing

15% commission. No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Ever.

Ready to get started?

Submit your brief and we'll match you with Gulf-verified AI experts within 4 hours.