After refining his conducting technique under the mentorship of Ennio Nicotra and Donato Renzetti, Maatouk continued to expand his musical horizons, making significant contributions as a Guest Conductor with the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra since 2013 and with the Romanian Radio Orchestra since 2017, solidifying his stature in the realm of orchestral conducting. Throughout his career, Maatouk’s unwavering dedication to musical excellence has not gone unnoticed, leading to key leadership appointments such as Programming Executive Manager and Deputy Executive Director at the Abu Dhabi Festival and the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts foundation in the United Arab Emirates. He also assumed the position of Head of Academy at the Saudi Music Hubs in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.