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Eng. Noor Shabib, Vice President for Strategic Planning and Business Development, is responsible for strategic alignment with all national entities on Vision 2030 objectives. She supervises the demands of the private sector for SIDF’s services and develops partnerships with domestic and global entities.

Shabib started her career in 2003 as a Field Engineer in “Schlumberger Oilfield Services” until 2007, then became a Consultant in “DeBeers Family of Companies” during the summer of 2008. Shabib then joined “Rawabi Trading and Contracting Co.” as Deputy Director of Services from 2009 until 2010. She worked for Aramco from 2011 to 2017 as a Specialist in transformation, corporate strategy, and business development. Finally, Eng. Noor returned to work in the government sector through the Center for Strategic Development in Ministry of Economy and Planning from June 2017 until March 2018.

Eng. Shabib plays an essential role in SIDF, as she contributes to setting the strategic direction of the SIDF (vision, mission, and objectives) in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives and the National Development Fund mandate. She also develops and enhances the SIDF financial and non-financial programs and products to serve investors. In addition, Shabib creates and manages partnerships to maximize industry impact and expertise. Shabib contributes to identifying and quantifying the performance of SIDF and reporting it to the board of directors.

Eng. Noor obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the American University of Sharjah in 2002. , she Additionally, she obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Said Business School of Oxford University in 2008 and a Master’s degree in Advanced Studies in Oil and Gas Leadership from the Higher Institute of International Studies and Development in 2014. Eng. Shabib was granted the Eisenhower Fellowship in November 2015.