Naeema holds an Executive Master's in Public Administration EMPA (distinction with honors ) from Zayed University in partnership with the Universities of Indiana and Utah (USA). She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Technology from College of Technological Innovation (distinction). Her career to date spans a broad range of professional expertise.
She had various professional work experiences in different government entities and educational organizations in different areas such administration, education, technology, project management strategic planning & performance management. She is serving on committees and professional associations in various specialized areas and attaining professional certification in different areas such as strategic planning, performance management, quality, leadership, excellence, innovation, technology, & project management. She is highly motivated to raise the profile of the technical and vocational education sector in the country.
Under the guidance of ACTVET senior management, Naeema and her team engage in a sound strategic planning process that aligns with the UAE vision 2021 and the Abu Dhabi Economic vision 2030 for the emirate. Working closely with the relevant institutions, she has participated in the preparation of the Abu Dhabi Plan 2016-2020 and in the preparation of government performance reports for the education sector.
She has received several academic and professional awards such as the Middle East Future Leaders Excellence Award in Education, the Shaikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan award for voluntary service and contribution to the UAE community. She was one of top ten students who were selected from universities across the UAE for the prestigious Emirati/Jordanian Honor Graduate Award, awarded the H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak award for academic excellence at both master's and bachelor degree levels, Dean’s list awards, and the College of Technological Innovation Appreciation Award.
