Thanaa graduated from King Saud University with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science. She started her career at both private and government hospitals, where she gained experience working with medicine and patients. She joined Alshaya as a Training Officer with Boots, which “Working with Alshaya has helped me look at the bigger picture, where I focus on the goal, plan the steps to achieve it, and do it! This makes me the confident leader I’m today!” she says.

Jana Ismail recently started her career at Alshaya and is honoured to be working with ALO as the Store Manager in The Dubai Mall which will be opened on Friday, February 23, 2024. “Over my educational years and my initial years of work, my career transitioned from connecting with numbers to connecting with people. One of my favourite things about the retail field is connecting with people from diverse backgrounds especially since I come from a diverse background as well,” said Jana describing her career. “I am in love with the way Alshaya cares for its internal and external customers, especially all the benefits, and membership programmes that the company has to offer. Alshaya is where you are surrounded by the best team and where you are offered you numerous opportunities to learn and grow.”

As we spearhead gender diversity across the business, we are proud to announce the appointment of our first female Head Chef in Asha’s. Chef Shivangi beings onboard 13 years of experience in Indian, Western and Asian cuisines and will be leading the team of chefs at Asha’s- Boulevard in Kuwait. “As a chef I learned lot about the culture, people and their food. Food is something which connects everyone, though the choices can be different, but the goal is one to cook and serve guest,” expressed Shivangi.

Our colleague Nusibah chose to work for Alshaya Group ten years ago when she joined her favourite field, ‘recruitment’. Today, she is a Recruitment Manager in the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “Some may think that ten years is a long time to stay in the same company. However, when the work environment is amazing, and the colleagues are friendly and respectful, it motivates me to stay, grow, and develop within a company that always aspires to the future,” says Nuibah. As a recruitment manager, her advice to young applicants is, “Design your CV to show your skills and academic qualifications; and as for the interview, focus on delivering your personality while also focusing on your strengths.