Dubai, UAE: Forbes Middle East magazine’s list of top 100 most powerful businesswomen in public shareholding companies ranks Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications at du, at 37. The much-coveted and exclusive ranking recognises Badri’s dedication and commitment to providing the utmost service in telecommunication in her role as EVP – significantly raising industry standards along the way.
 
The list profiles a discerning few and features the very best in the region’s female executives. Badri’s current title and impressive slew of accomplishments undoubtedly merit her inclusion.

“We would like to congratulate Hala Badri for this wonderful accomplishment, and we continue to be grateful and appreciative of her longstanding efforts to offer the highest quality of work in all of her endeavors at du,” said Osman Sultan, CEO, du. “We strive to deliver an exceptional and diversified work environment at du, perfectly suited to an array of skills and experience. Many of our key positions are held by talented women and their presence is pivotal to the success of our business.”

Indeed, du places much emphasis on the importance of empowering women and spearheading their careers – an initiative which has taken place since the company’s very inception. By placing women in important positions and encouraging them to make key decisions, du recognizes their undeniable contribution to the telecommunication industry. 

About Hala Badri’s Key Accomplishments:

In 1992, Hala was honoured with the Sheikh Rashid Award for Scientific Excellence for outstanding academic achievement in my GCSEs, and in 2003, she received a second Sheikh Rashid Award for after graduating from Zayed University with an MBA in Managing E-Business. Badri also hold a Higher Diploma in Communication Technology – Journalism/Graphic Design from Dubai Women’s College, graduating with Distinction and Highest Honour.

She came to du in 2006 after working for seven years at Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). Her first position within the company was Director of Corporate Communications, and during her time in the position she completed the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Development Programme. With this qualification to back her, she was raised to the position of Executive Vice President of Brand and Communications within just two years of being with the company.

In June 2011, she was presented with the Patron’s Roll of Honour Award during the Emirates Women Awards (EWA), in recognition of her efforts in supporting the mission of the EWA.