UAE Women’s Day 2022: Meet the successful ‘Emirati daughters’ who serve the community

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Batool Zaidi, Senior Vice President, Group Strategy, First Abu Dhabi Bank, is driving the execution of long-term strategic plans at her workplace. With a background in science education, this is not a typical career path for Batool. However, when she chose to work in the private sector a decade ago, she took on new challenges with dedication.

“The journey was a rewarding one, I learned how to overcome challenges and gained valuable knowledge and experience along the way,” Batool said. “The UAE has always been a place where we as Emirati women feel empowered and have unlimited opportunities to grow and pursue our dreams.”

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“As an Emirati woman, I am fortunate to have the great leadership that enables women to be successful. The opportunities presented to me are countless and I strongly encourage all Emirati women and men to prepare for them and seize them,” Eminem said. Na said.

“I am fortunate to be an Emiratis living in a country where women have an equal place in society and are respected, supported and appreciated. I am grateful to my role model the late Sheikh Zayed, my government and I family, because they were the reason I started my entrepreneurial journey,” Hasner said.

Before committing to Takalam full-time, Khawla held various positions with various Abu Dhabi government entities, including the Emirates Foundation and twofour54, where she leveraged her expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, media and communications skills and expertise.

“As Emirati women, we are truly fortunate to belong to a prosperous nation guided by the pioneering vision of our wise leadership. Through supportive initiatives, enabling programmes and a technology ecosystem such as Hub71, which is leading the digital transformation of the UAE, we are able to Turn our dreams into reality and have a positive impact on our society,” she said.

Muna Al Dhaheri is the Patient Experience Officer at Mubadala Health. Outside of work, Mouna plays as a defensive player for the UAE national hockey team. “As a Patient Experience Officer, my job is to support and oversee patient experience management across all Mubadala Health facilities. But sports are my passion, my hobby. For me, playing hockey at a higher level has always been a A childhood dream,” Muna said.

She added: “As Emirati women, we bind our country together. Nothing will limit us. Thanks to our leadership, being an Emirati woman is like wearing a Medal of Honor. “

Alia Al Banna is a mother of four with a passion for sports. Since childhood, she and her sister have been fond of roller skating. Growing up, they decided to put it to good use. Today, Alia is the co-founder and general manager of RollDxb, an indoor roller skating venue in the Middle East.

“My message to fellow Emirati women is to follow your passion. It can be sports or anything else. Emirati women today have proven themselves with their hard work. The UAE is fortunate to have strong leadership that supports our development. Here We were really lucky in that regard,” Alia said.

Nadia Ahli, Technical Excellence Manager at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), joined the company in 2008 as a postgraduate trainee and has worked her way up to a leadership role in the technology development sector. Nadia has been involved in key projects including the installation of EGA’s DX+ Ultra technology at Potline 6 in Aluminium Bahrain.

“As an Emirati woman and mother of four, I know we can achieve anything we set our minds to do. In some ways, I am a pioneer of women in my field, but many more young women are determined to pass engineering Contribute to the success of our country. In the UAE, women make up a higher proportion of students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics than in almost any other country. We are the future,” said Nadia.

she says. “As a young female engineer at the forefront of the Cirata project, in Masdar and for me personally, directing and managing such a complex project in a new country has been a challenging and enormous responsibility. In Project Dynamics It is exciting to be involved in operations and business on the front lines. I am forever grateful for the trust and support of our esteemed UAE leaders and Masdar. It is what keeps me going.”

“I live in a country where curiosity is free to explore and I appreciate these opportunities. But I also take care not to just use it in a way that I leave nothing for the next generation. I want to make sure I open up for the next generation A new path, because it’s not just about me; it’s also about the next generation of women and men who want to enter the field,” Noura said.

Asal said: “Working in a factory environment and in a male-dominated industry did challenge me initially. But then it helped me to be adaptable, flexible, agile and responsive to day-to-day operational demands. Today, it is no longer a challenging job In fact, I see it as an asset that helps me confidently excel anywhere. I proudly call myself an ‘Emirati engineer’ and am delighted to be able to do this for our economy under the slogan ‘Made in the UAE’ contribute.”

Maitha Mohammad, Alstom Maintenance Engineer, said: “Our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, highlighted the critical role of women and their increased participation in politics, business and industry. The need for degrees. The UAE has always strived to be a global leader in gender equality and women’s empowerment, and today women across the country play an active role in supporting the country’s diversity and economic development.”

She added: “At Alstom, I am eager to play a key role with my team in supporting the UAE’s future goals to drive and accelerate sustainable mobility in the future. Alstom has given me the opportunity to play a game-changing role in the region. Playing a decisive role in the development of transportation projects, I am proud to be an advocate for women seeking skills and opportunities to drive innovation and sustainability across the country and beyond.”

She added: “Education has played an important role in my advancement in international aviation. Wollongong University in Dubai has influenced me to thrive in my career by developing talent and project management skills, deepening theoretical knowledge and building strong networks Ability.

“Emirati women have played a key role in the development of this country, and I expect this role to be even more pronounced over the next 50 years, through numerous achievements in priority and growth areas and technological advancements in areas such as education, healthcare, and more.”