Aysha Sulaiman

Aysha Sulaiman is the Director of Human Resources and Development for the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). Ms Sulaiman guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources strategies, services, policies, and programmes for RAKEZ. The major areas directed are: strategic human resources, recruiting and staffing, organisational and space planning, performance management , improvement systems, organisation development, employment and compliance to regulatory concerns, employee orientation, employees development, policy development and documentation, employee relations, compensations and benefits, employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health, succession planning, and employee retention.

Ms Sulaiman plays a key role in developing and implementing the RAKEZ’s organisational strategies by establishing Human Resources Department accountabilities. She also participates effectively in developing the organisation’s strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to the RAKEZ’s strategic thinking and direction; and aligning human resources objectives with organisational objectives.

Ms Sulaiman has more than 14 years of experience in the strategic human resources field in the UAE. Turnaround and integration specialist with experience in leading organizations through transformation or culture and leadership transformation journeys. Responsible for driving people excellence in HR functions and for driving business results in HR consulting verticals such as employee engagement and talent. She holds a Master’s degree in Global Human Resources Management from University of Liverpool, UK. She is also a certified compensation and benefits manager and a certified strategist.

Substantial achievements:

Emirates Influencer Awards – WeTel TV, Human Resources Category 2022
Recognized as one of the "501 Fabulous Global HR Leaders” at the World HRD Congress 2020
2nd place as an Inspirational Female Leader by World Women Leadership Congress and Awards.
Sheikh Saqr Programme for Government Excellence (SSPGE) – Best Leader in Gov 2018
GCC GOV HR Awards – Gov HR Leader of the Year 2017
Sheikh Saqr Programme for Government Excellence (SSPGE) – Best Department of the Year 2017
MENA HR Excellence Awards – HR Professional of the Year for Public Sector 2016

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aysha-sulaiman-19577230

Group Director of Human Resources and Development - Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)