"Compete" Records inspiring Emirati success stories in the private sector

Abu Dhabi, 8 January / WAM / The successes achieved by the Emirates Competitiveness Council through the various “NAFES” initiatives have produced many inspiring stories of national competencies during 2024. Last year, the Council participated in more than 200 success stories of sons and daughters of the Emirates working in the private sector.

The “Compete Your Way” campaign contributed to highlighting the skills of Emirati competencies and highlighting their specific jobs that contribute to encouraging Emirati youth to join the private sector. As we enter the year 2025, these cadres look forward to continuing to achieve more achievements, driven by the continued support of the wise leadership and the Council to advance the national economy to new heights.

A number of Emirati cadres shared their success stories with the Emirates News Agency, WAM, highlighting their most prominent professional achievements that varied between the banking, industrial, health and food sectors, stressing their keenness, since joining the private sector, to invest in the most important personal and professional skills that enhance their contribution to developing this sector. Bio sector.

Latifa Al-Shahoumi, human resources business partner in one of the international companies specialized in operating shared multimodal mobility solutions, said that during her period of work in the private sector, represented by 13 years of training, development and achievement, she was able to gain global experience due to interaction with international markets.

She pointed out that she had launched a number of initiatives that enhanced employee interaction in the work environment, such as launching the company’s Human Resources Council, and creating an open forum for employees to ask questions and get clear answers, while providing feedback on workplace practices.

Maitha Al Hosani, a customer service representative at one of the car manufacturing companies, confirmed that the private sector is a fast-paced sector where talented Emirati cadres can quickly advance their jobs and skills, explaining that her work in this vital sector gave her the opportunity to learn computing skills, communicate with different backgrounds, and deepen her knowledge of the automotive industry. In addition to her current duties on the front lines.

She explained that, thanks to her direct dealings with customers, she was able to improve the level of customer satisfaction by analyzing reports related to this field, encouraging Emirati youth to focus on developing their skills and acquiring distinguished practical and international experiences to enhance their competitiveness in the private sector and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Sheikha Al Balushi, Marketing and Sponsorship Specialist at First Abu Dhabi Bank, strengthened her presence in the financial and banking sector, by joining directly to work in the private sector immediately upon her graduation from the university in 2021, where she actively participates in representing the bank, organizing events, and cooperating with many prominent entities in the country. .

She stressed that the private sector provides a professional path full of opportunities that help in growth, innovation, and contribution to the nation’s prosperity, in addition to acquiring diverse skills and experiences that make qualitative differences in scientific and practical life, noting that what distinguishes the private sector is its proactiveness in developing personal skills.

Jamal Al Suwaidi, a communications executive at an international food sector company, reviewed his experience, which extends for about 6 years in the private sector and is rich in distinguished skills, including effective communication and linking between the company and government departments as a link between the two parties to introduce the products.

He said that the chosen path is characterized by a vibrant environment, creates many opportunities for personal and professional growth, and makes a real difference in the career path, by seizing the opportunities available in the sector and focusing on insisting on success and the ability to adapt and develop continuously with changes in the profession.

Regarding the role of Emirati competencies in the health sector, Nour Al Ameri, a registered nurse in one of the health care facilities in the country, has established her presence in this vital sector, with her experience extending for about 5 years in the private sector, benefiting from leadership skills and working on development projects in the facility in addition to her daily tasks. By taking care of patients.

She explained that one of the reasons she joined to work in this sector was the scarcity of Emirati nurses, which motivated her to work on constantly developing skills and experiences, adapting and dealing with nationalities from different countries of the world, which added valuable knowledge to her skills portfolio.

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