Campaign’s Creative Faces to Watch 2026 – Noaf Ekbal, Senior Account Manager, Tuesday
Campaign’s Creative Faces to Watch 2026 – Noaf Ekbal, Senior Account Manager, Tuesday
Age: 28
Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Nominated by Alok Gadkar, CEO & CCO:
Noaf is a rare talent who combines sharp strategic thinking with an innate ability to lead. Since joining Tuesday, she has taken full ownership of key accounts like Union Coop, delivering excellence that usually requires years more experience. She doesn’t just manage clients; she partners with them to find growth opportunities they hadn’t seen. Her drive to elevate her professional presence and her proactive approach to leadership make her a standout figure in the next generation of agency leaders. I recommend her for ‘Faces to Watch’ without reservation.
Career highlights
Noaf is a dynamic Senior Account Manager at Tuesday with five years of specialised experience in marketing and social media. Known for her strategic oversight, she has successfully managed high-profile portfolios including Union Coop and Oronamin C. Prior to joining Tuesday, she played a pivotal role at Socialeyez, delivering impactful campaigns for major entities like Majid Al Futtaim and Dubai Health. Her rapid ascent to a senior leadership-track role at a fast-growing agency like Tuesday, reporting directly to the CEO, is a testament to her ability to drive brand growth and maintain exceptional client relations in the UAE’s competitive landscape.
Guiding principles
Noaf champions the shift from traditional broadcasting to meaningful engagement. She believes modern advertising is built on dialogue, not monologues. By prioritising community-centric strategies, she ensures brands don’t just reach audiences but resonate with them, fostering the authentic connections and long-term loyalty required in today’s digital-first landscape.
Side hustle
Outside her agency role, Noaf is a rising social media influencer specialising in the beauty and lifestyle sector. She is currently collaborating with international brands like K-Beauty Arabia, leveraging her professional marketing expertise to create high-engagement content and build a community focused on authentic brand storytelling.
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