Head of Emiratisation Strategy
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :20 years, 6 أشهر
As Head of Emiratisation Strategy at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Fatima Manages the bank’s overall approach to the Emiratisation agenda set by the UAE Central Bank 2022. By that, she addresses the bank’s wide talent attraction, acquisition, development programs, engagement, attrition and knowledge transfer for the future. Prior to ADCB, Fatima led the national talent strategy and programs at Expo 2020 Dubai, overseeing the integration of UAE national talent before, during and after the first-ever World Expo in the region.
Fatima is an expert when it comes to developing strategies and executing of Emiratisation. She is also supporting the UAE Government’s Emiratisation strategy, which is dedicated to building a knowledge economy, by providing exciting job opportunities for UAE nationals, participating in meaningful scopes and developing skills for mega-events, further contributing to the country’s long-term success.
Fatima has more than 18 years of experience across a wide range of industries locally and internationally. Before joining Expo 2020, she worked for a number of leading companies, including Schlumberger, Dubai World, Etihad Airways, Total ABK Academy, IKEA and Abu Dhabi Terminals.
Fatima has completed Wharton Executive Education’s Dubai Leadership Programme and received a master’s degree in global HR management from the University of Liverpool in 2015. She is currently researching Expo 2020’s social impact within the context of UAE nationals’ engagement and building a legacy, as part of a doctorate with the University of Strathclyde Business School and is due to complete her studies in 2021.
As a volunteer for Dubai Cares and other community development programmes, Fatima is passionate about giving back to society. She is also a certified member of Toastmasters International and has twice been elected President of the Dubai Internet City Toastmasters Club. She received the Making an Impact on Nationalization award at the GCC GOV HR Awards 2019 and is a brand ambassador for youth empowerment in the region for the GOV Youth Summit 2020 Advisory Board.
Fatima led the national talent strategy and programs at Expo 2020 Dubai, overseeing the integration of UAE national talent before, during and after the first-ever World Expo in the region.
Fatima is an expert when it comes to developing strategies and executing of Emiratisation. She is also supporting the UAE Government’s Emiratisation strategy, which is dedicated to building a knowledge economy, by providing exciting job opportunities for UAE nationals, participating in meaningful scopes and developing skills for mega-events, further contributing to the country’s long-term success.
Fatima has more than 18 years of experience across a wide range of industries locally and internationally. Before joining Expo 2020, she worked for a number of leading companies, including Schlumberger, Dubai World, Etihad Airways, Total ABK Academy, IKEA and Abu Dhabi Terminals.
Fatima has completed Wharton Executive Education’s Dubai Leadership Programme and received a master’s degree in global HR management from the University of Liverpool in 2015. She is currently researching Expo 2020’s social impact within the context of UAE nationals’ engagement and building a legacy, as part of a doctorate with the University of Strathclyde Business School and is due to complete her studies in 2021.
In charge of Sales - Oil & Gas Account 30++
In charge of all government relation matters and initiatives; DED, MOF, IDB, Zones Corps, KIZAD..
Heading Recruitment, Emiratisation and Employee Services
March 2013- to date
Abu Dhabi Terminals manages and operates Abu Dhabi's four main ports, including Khalifa Port, the region's first semi-automated and most technologically advanced container terminal, which commenced commercial operations on September 1, 2012.
HR Consultant (3 months contract renewed)
- Reporting to the HR Director as general HR advisor
- Sitting in for Recruiting Manager - recruiting for organization and recruiting team
- Responsible for all HR aspects development from strategies review/implementations, process automation, policy development, branding, re sourcing and team development
- Responsible for HRdevelopment and management by objectives.
- Provide Advise to Head of Department on people management and productivity
- Become HR for HR
- Other HR Projects (Emiratization strategy, resourcing and performance)
- Run and develop HR operations team and all employee services aspects including policy revamp and performance management system design and implementations.
Sep 2010 - Aug 2012,
Etihad Airways is the National carrier of the United Arab Emirates, located in Abu Dhabi and established in 2003. The airline operates to over 87 destinations and have growing population of 10000 plus.
HR Business Partner - Global Sales
Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Develop and deliver HR/People Strategy for the department, in order to fully align with the business plan and business objectives.
- Drive and implement the people strategy to deliver world class HR services.
- To ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures and practices, in order to minimize risk and financial exposure.
- Provide advice and guidance to line managers
- Working closely with business leaders influencing and steering strategy.
- Organizational and people capability development.
- Talent and succession planning. Use of business insights and intelligence gathering to drive change in people management practices.
- Hands on development of people processes including recruitment, learning & development, performance management and policy design.
May 2007- Jun 2009, Personal Leave to join family in Norway/Denmark
6 months JCI Mentee at Accenture - DENMARK
Junior Chamber International (JCI) JCI is a worldwide community of young active citizens ages 18-40 who share the belief that in order to create positive change. The program's main responsibility is to introduce professionals to the current market and help them understand and blend-in by allocating mentors for those who are seeking opportunities to contribute, work or develop within their society. (I was exposed to learn about the Danish labor market model beside learning the Danish language and culture)
18 Months full time learning Danish.
3/06 - 4/07 the Corporate Office of Dubai World
Dubai, UAE
HR & Dev Manager (Leadership Program Project Manager)
• Project Manager for Leaders Program. ( Selection- Design- Assessment- logistics - project management & development and maintenance)
• Team Leader for The Group's International Computer
• Select, evaluate and conduct executive training & development.
• Ran HR department for The Corporate Office staff.
• Member of the group HR Development committee (policy, procedures, software product )
• Leadership program website (Initiation, design, development and maintenance)
Jan 2005- Apr 2007,
DUBAI WORLD: is a holding company it operates a diversified spectrum of industrial segments. It's investment spans four strategic growth areas namely, Transport & Logistics, Drydocks & Maritime, Urban Development and Investment & Financial Services.
12/05-2/06 The Corporate Office of Dubai World & Nakheel LLC
Dubai, UAE
HR Manager
• Trainee under the Group HR Development - Leadership Program
• Team Leader for ICDL project.
• Member of the Group HR Development Acting head of Nakheel's Employees Services
• Acting head of Nakheel's Employees Services
NAKHEEL LLC: is the urban developer face of Dubai World, It's a real estate developer and creator of several land reclamation projects, including the Palm Islands, the Dubai Waterfront, The World and The Universe Islands.
1/05-11/05 Nakheel LLC
Dubai, UAE
HR Supervisor / HR Manager-Employees Services
• Ensure HR functions in reflection of the group HR, Labor Law and Nakheel HR strategy.
• Establish and manage overall provision of HR strategies, policies, process, and programs.
• Audit: manage to update and maintain (personal files, data, and HR system)
• Support HR Directors, Line Managers and HR staff
• Act as a desktop for HR related issues (Admin, Recruit, and liaison.
• Training & Dev and Comp & Ben.)
• Develop HR / Admin business process / compliance & procedures.
• Leader of staff motivation program (staff benefits/corporate rates and team building.
• Manage company pool car.
• Plan and run staff training & development program (courses, on the job.)
• University relations, UAE national's summer training / work placement.
• Interact with Labor low, pension, and compensation and benefits.
• Run payroll locally.
• Member of the Group HR development committee.
• Coordinate organization external social activities
• Train and developed HR team (6 HR Coordinators)
• Assigned to handle Public Relations & External Affairs (new HR sub -Division)
• Retain and Develop Emirati's on the job
Mar 2002 - Dec 2004
SCHLUMBERGER: is oilfield Services Corporation operating in approximately 80 countries. Schlumberger supplies a wide range of products and services from seismic acquisition and processing to formation evaluation, well testing and directional drilling, well cementing and stimulation, artificial lift, well completions and consulting, and software and information management.
1/04 - 12/04 Recruiting/Personnel Admin / SEED Coordinator
Muscat, Oman
• Run International staff services & Administration.
• Run payroll for International staff (SAP)
• Prepare assignment letters & contracts.
• Prepare employment packages.
• Arrange transfer formalities.
• Act as help desk for managers inquiries in personnel related.
• 1st contact to International staff in regard to employee services.
• Field Visit
• Coordinator (Schlumberger Excellence in Education & Development) SEED.
• Run Recruiting & Placement formalities (Junior staff) - Omanization.
• Participate in MEA news letter.
• Support GFM Recruiting - Oman.
3/02 - 12/03 Recruiting & Training Asst- Gulf
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Select and Schedule Interviews /Conduct first interviews.
• Coordinate and organize 2nd Interviews (work shop)
• Prepare packages and handle joining formalities.
• Organize, coordinate, and run Career Fairs - Gulf & Iran.
• Interact with e-recruiting dashboard- Online.
• Focal point to the new recruits inquiries.
• Arrange and coordinate joining formalities: (medical, visa.
• Coordinate all logistics for OFS 1 Training - Abu Dhabi.
• Organize and coordinate gust lectures.
• Assist in Middle East training arrangements
• University relationship and students summer training/ work placement.
Pursuing Master In Global HR Liverpool, UK A program provides a comprehensive, high-level education in the field, within an international context and develops with appreciation to the role and historical development of human resource management and approaches to employee development, employee relations and performance management. Professional Diploma in Management Coventry, UK Developed program specifically for the international market. It consist 8 basic management modules covers strategic Marketing, HR & Management, Organization Dev and Finance followed by case study Aug 2006 - Apr 2007 Executive Leadership Diploma Philadelphia, US Leadership development initiative by Dubai World in partnership with Wharton Business School - USA to develop national resources with high post in the organization. 9 months program held between Dubai, US, Singapore, and HK.
2007 Basic Finance Leaders Centre, UAE 3 days finance course for non finance managers
Sep 1999 - Jan 2002 Higher National Diploma in Business & IT Leeds, UK 2 years diploma, to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment.
Feb 1999 - Aug 1999 BTEC 1st Diploma Leeds, UK 1 year diploma /Level 2 practical, work related course introducing all the main areas of business.
