A credible social media presence has increasingly become a crucial element in job hunting. One survey found that 87 percent of recruiters are regular LinkedIn users, demonstrating the growing prominence of online job boards amid fierce talent war in different markets.
This professional digital persona could bring even higher stakes for business leaders, who aim to take their influence on a platform that reaches millions of people regularly.
“Authenticity has become a differentiating marker in the new age of social communication, and that especially rings true for leaders,” Ali Matar, head of LinkedIn EMEA venture markets, said.
“Economic uncertainty and huge changes in the world of work have made it necessary for public figures and executives to own their voice and demonstrate understanding of their audiences, in order to build resilient and credible digital presence,” he told Arabian Business.
The LinkedIn executive said they have seen a 25 percent increase in public conversations on the platform in 2021.
“As such, LinkedIn is the place to be for leaders seeking to connect with their audiences and set themselves apart,” Matar added.
On the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, the professional social media platform has put together a list of Emirati women who are active on LinkedIn.
“We are proud to spotlight the successful Emirati women who have established authentic presence on the platform,” he said.
One of the UAE’s first filmmakers who has collaborated with Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman.
An MIT and Wharton graduate, AlAnoud is the CEO and Founder The Futurist and one of the Top 10 Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Revamping the Future 2021
Emirati icon Dr Aisha, is a Global Digital & Smart Cities Magnate and Former Founding Director General of #SmartDubai
Entrepreneur and founder of E7 which is a mentorship platform to equip young women aged 18 to 25 with the necessary skills to unlock their potential and positively impact their communities.
A quite outspoken figure, Aida is also the Director of C2C at Dubai Tourism.
The first Middle Eastern woman to take part in a motorsport test program for Formula E after the Diriyah ePrix in Saudi Arabia. Amna made history for the UAE when he became the first Emirati to compete at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France claiming two class podiums.
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan is a member of the Royal family of the United Arab Emirates. She leads on various researches and has spearheaded numerous platforms to pave the way towards a more sustainable future for the UAE.
She is the Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer at DP World. Maha has represented DP World at world-leading forums such as WEF and UN Compact conferences and serves as non-executive director for multiple organizations including Shuaa Capital, Anghami, and ADIB.
The Executive VP of the Fintech Hive in DIFC. Ranked amongst Top 100 in Fintech by Innovate Finance, Raja is an influential voice in the regional fintech industry.
Entrepreneur and advocate for women empowerment, Sara has been named among the top 51 Emirati Women Achievers for the year 2022.
Emirati entrepreneur, film producer, and visionary founder of the beloved Cinema Akil, a 130-seater arthouse built in a repurposed warehouse in Dubai’s creative Alserkal District.
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