Dr. Ali Saleh Alshebami holds a doctorate in management science from SRTM University and an MBA from Dr. BAM University. He completed his BBA (IT) at Symbiosis International University. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at Applied College, King Faisal University, in Saudi Arabia. His research interests span entrepreneurship, the management of MSMEs, microfinance for MSMEs and business development. An accredited SME consultant, Dr. Alshebami is active in the academic community, having participated in numerous national and international conferences and workshops. He also contributes as a reviewer for reputable journals, including those published by SAGE, Taylor & Francis and Springer.