Spotlight on Gulf Professionals

04/10/2026

🇦🇪 PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT | SAFA SROUR - BRAIN HEALTH ADVOCATE & WELLNESS VOICE

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates Safa Srour, a public figure, content creator, and passionate brain health advocate whose journey inspires greater awareness around health, longevity, and modern wellbeing.

As a brain aneurysm survivor, Safa uses her platform to advocate for brain health and community wellness, encouraging people to prioritize prevention, healthy living, and long-term wellbeing. Through , she continues to raise awareness while connecting health, sport, lifestyle, and longevity.

Beyond advocacy, Safa is also a content creator exploring beauty, travel, lifestyle, and modern femininity, sharing her perspective between Dubai and New York.

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals is proud to recognize Safa Srour for using her voice and personal journey to inspire healthier, stronger, and more empowered communities.

04/10/2026

🇦🇪 Professional Spotlight | Niharika Swaminathan - Strategic Talent Acquisition & HR Professional

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals is delighted to re-feature Ms. Niharika Swaminathan, an accomplished HR professional with over a decade of experience across Talent Acquisition, workforce readiness, learning, development, and career transitions.

Currently serving as Talent Acquisition Specialist at Azizi Developments, Dubai, Niharika leads end-to-end recruitment across construction, real estate, and corporate functions, supporting organizational growth through strategic hiring, stakeholder engagement, and an exceptional candidate experience.

Previously, she served as Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition at Sobha Constructions, contributing to talent acquisition initiatives and workforce planning within the construction sector.

Her ability to connect strategic recruitment with workforce readiness and future-focused talent development reflects a strong commitment to building capable and adaptable teams across the UAE.

👏 Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates and re-features Niharika Swaminathan for her continued contributions to the HR and talent acquisition landscape in the Gulf region. We wish her continued success and professional growth.

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03/10/2026

Professional Spotlight | Luxury Bags Designer & Entrepreneur 🇦🇪

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates May Ahmed, Founder of H&T Boutique and an accomplished Luxury Bags Designer.

As an entrepreneur and creative leader, May combines luxury design, creativity, and leadership to build a distinctive presence in the fashion industry.

Her work and professional journey have earned recognition through features by Forbes and Vogue, reflecting her growing impact and creative excellence.

She also serves as an Ambassador of Leadership & Creative, inspiring innovation, confidence, and entrepreneurial thinking.

We are proud to feature May Ahmed and celebrate her remarkable achievements, creativity, and contribution to the luxury fashion landscape.

03/10/2026

🇶🇦 Professional Spotlight | Jonnalyn Jocson, CHRP®(IFPM) - Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Leader

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates Jonnalyn Jocson, CHRP®(IFPM), a distinguished Talent Acquisition professional based in Doha, Qatar, with 12+ years of experience across Qatar and the Philippines.

Jonnalyn currently serves as Recruitment Specialist at Printemps Doha, leading end-to-end recruitment across executive, management, operational, and frontline roles within a premium luxury retail and hospitality environment.

Previously, she served as Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Power International Holding, Group Talent Acquisition Lead/Specialist at The Blue Group – Qatar, and held professional roles with Qatar Insurance Company, Qatar Foundation, AMWAJ Catering Services, and QatarEnergy.

A recognized LinkedIn Top Global Talent Acquisition Voice and Macro Influencer with 158K+ followers, she specializes in talent sourcing, headhunting, recruitment strategy, candidate engagement, and employer talent pipelines. She is also a Certified LinkedIn Recruiter and brings expertise in SAP SuccessFactors.

Jonnalyn holds a Diploma in Computer Secretarial from System Technology Institute and the CHRP® (IFPM) professional certification.

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals is proud to recognize her expertise, professional journey, and contribution to talent acquisition excellence across Qatar.

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02/10/2026

Hala Al Turk

🇧🇭 PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT | HALA AL TURK - BAHRAINI SINGER & ACTRESS

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates Hala Alturk حلا الترك, a Bahraini singer and actress whose journey in entertainment began at a young age and developed into a recognized presence across the Arab music and entertainment scene.

Hala gained widespread recognition after appearing on Arabs Got Talent in 2011, showcasing her talent to a broad regional audience. She subsequently established herself as a young recording artist, releasing singles including “Bnayty El Habooba” featuring Mashael, which contributed to her popularity as a child singer.

In 2015, Hala moved into her father’s company, Al Turk Productions, further developing her connection with the entertainment and production industry.

Her journey reflects early talent, artistic versatility, and continued growth within the Gulf entertainment landscape.

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals is proud to recognize Hala Al Turk’s artistic journey and contribution to the region’s entertainment scene.

02/10/2026

🇦🇪 Professional Spotlight | Seyed Mohammed Siam Al Hosseini - Technology, Investment & Strategic Advisory Leader

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates Seyed Mohammed Siam Al Hosseini, an accomplished international entrepreneur with 22 years of business experience spanning technology, investment, innovation, and strategic advisory.

He currently serves as Partner & CEO of HH Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashed bin Mana Al Maktoum Investment & Management LLC, while also serving as Founder & CEO of Maincore Al Ltd., Co-Founder of GenTech LLC, Partner of AIC City Polyclinic and The Social Hub group of restaurants, and Co-Founder of Tech Tuesdays, a leading UAE innovation and networking community.

With deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain, Siam has contributed to transformative initiatives impacting over 110,000 individuals and more than 5.5 million people, while playing a key role in strategic government collaborations across the UAE, including public safety and digital transformation projects.

His entrepreneurial journey reflects a powerful combination of technology leadership, strategic vision, investment expertise, and innovation-driven impact.

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals is proud to recognize his remarkable professional journey and contribution to the UAE’s evolving innovation ecosystem.

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01/10/2026

🇸🇦 Professional Spotlight | Rami Busbait - Strategic Talent Management & HR Transformation Leader

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates Mr. Rami Busbait, a distinguished HR and Talent Management leader with 25 years of experience in strategic leadership, digital HR transformation, organizational development, and human capital strategy.

Currently serving as Group Head of Talent Management at Savvy Games Group, Rami leads group-wide talent strategies, workforce planning, analytics, leadership development, succession planning, and future-ready talent pipelines. His achievements include strengthening competency-based hiring, launching Savvy Academy initiatives supporting 7,000 Saudi students by 2030, and enhancing high-potential leadership readiness by 40%.

Previously, Rami held key leadership roles across aramco, Aramco Trading Company, and Aramco Lubricants & Retail Company, where he contributed to building talent management infrastructure, transforming performance appraisal systems, and developing high-potential employee frameworks.

He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Open University Malaysia. His professional credentials include Chartered Fellow CIPD (FCIPD), SHRM-CP, PHRi, CCSP, Certified HR OD Practitioner, and multiple AIHR certifications in HR digital transformation, analytics, future of work, and HR reporting. He has also completed the Oxford Strategic Leadership Program at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and the Prosci Change Management Certification Program.

His recognition as a Top 50 HR Leader and Top 100 HR Leader, alongside his CIPD HR30 2026 recognition, reflects a career dedicated to advancing people strategy, leadership, and organizational transformation.

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29/09/2026

🇦🇪 Imran Shahzad Qureshi | Founder - Elite Career Pathways | CV & Resume Writer | Career Strategist | Profile Optimization & Digital Visibility Expert

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates Mr. Imran Shahzad Qureshi, Founder & Career Services Strategist at Elite Career Pathways, Dubai.

A Certified ATS & Executive Resume Expert, LinkedIn Strategist, and Career Branding Specialist, Imran helps professionals strengthen their resumes, LinkedIn presence, personal branding, and career positioning across 25+ countries.

With 20+ years of experience across operations, customer experience, leadership, sales, training, and contact center management, his previous professional journey includes Tribe Consulting, Skyscrapers, and FutureNow Technologies.

His achievements include the Customer Service & Excellence Award, Best Team Lead Award, Best Student Visa Consultant, and Best Employee of the Month.

Through Elite Career Pathways, Imran continues to empower professionals with strategic career branding and globally competitive career positioning.

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals is proud to recognize his professional journey and achievements.

28/09/2026

🇸🇦 Professional Spotlight | Mr. Mohamed Sakran - Quantity Surveying, Contracts & Commercial Management Leader

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals proudly celebrates Mr. Saheer Mohamed Sakran, a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor and Contract Administrator.

Currently serving as Senior Quantity Surveyor | Contract Administrator at UTC United Technology For Construction Company, Saheer leads commercial and contract administration across fit-out, shopping mall, commercial office, hospitality, and residential developments, with a combined project value exceeding SAR 300 Million. His expertise spans FIDIC Contract Administration, Cost Planning & Control, Claims & Variations, EOT, Procurement, Tendering, Payment Certification, Final Accounts, Value Engineering, and Commercial Risk Management.

He holds an MSc in Quantity Surveying from Birmingham City University, a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, a BTEC HND in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics, and a Diploma in Quantity Surveying. His professional credentials include Professional Membership of World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership/credentials, GBCSL, ACIArb, and membership of the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE).

Spotlight on Gulf Professionals is proud to recognize Saheer Mohamed Sakran for his expertise in quantity surveying, contractual excellence, and strategic commercial management across the GCC.

28/09/2026