RUQAYA SULAIMAN RASHED KHARBOOSH AL NOAMANI

First Emirati in Technology Management, Economics & Policy

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Profile summary

First Emirati in Technology Management, Economics & Policy with over 10 years of enterprise experience in risk governance, technology strategy, and organizational transformation. Holding a PhD from Seoul National University, this professional integrates technical, economic, and policy dimensions to address complex challenges. The background includes two patents, such as an AI-powered deep learning patient triage system, and recognition through national innovation awards. Expertise covers econometric analysis, AI strategy, and mechanical engineering, applied to digital solutions and R&D delivery. Experience includes presenting at the UN, UAE-Korea Strategic Dialogue, and the World Economic Forum.

Career highlights

Enterprise Risk Management: Architected enterprise risk workshops and training programs for managers and risk champions across HQ and operational sites to standardize risk culture since 2017.

Strategic Policy and Governance: Presented corporate risk portfolios to shareholders and the Board, synthesizing cross-functional data into executive briefings to inform strategic priorities at the corporate level.

Technical Leadership and Certification: Completed the UAE Government 4IR Leaders Program at the University of Oxford and maintained ISO 9001:2015 awareness to align operational practices with international standards.

Asset Management Optimization: Developed systems for Asset Life Extension Management, consolidating cross-site requirements into long-term investment plans and providing technical insight on methodologies to identify improvement opportunities.

Key skills

SkillsStrategy AI Implementation technology management Econometric analysis mechanical engineering Tableau Excel Modeling

Professional experience

Enterprise Risk Management Analyst (Corporate Risk Lead)Oct 2017 - Present
ADNOC GasUAE

Reports to the Chief Risk Officer, steering the enterprise risk management strategy across all operational sites and capital projects. Coordinates risk governance frameworks and executive reporting to ensure alignment with corporate strategic objectives and international standards.

  • Architected enterprise risk workshops and training programs for managers and risk champions across HQ and operational sites to standardize risk culture.
  • Executed qualitative and quantitative risk analysis at Corporate, Group, and Division levels to inform strategic priorities.
  • Presented corporate risk portfolios to shareholders and the Board, synthesizing cross-functional data into executive briefings.
  • Designed and maintained ERM frameworks integrating emerging technologies, overseeing delivery and resource allocation across all business units.
  • Provided advisory support to Risk Coordinators and Project Managers, escalating emerging risks with recommended responses since 2017.
Asset Reference Plan ControllerApr 2015 - Sep 2017
ADNOC GasUAE

Architected the Asset Life Extension Management framework to consolidate cross-site requirements into long-term investment plans. Steered the integration of technical data and methodologies to inform senior management decision-making regarding asset lifecycle strategies.

  • Developed and maintained systems for ADNOC Gas's Asset Life Extension Management (ALEM), consolidating cross–site requirements into long–term investment plans.
  • Prepared quarterly ALEM progress reports for senior management; provided technical insight on trends, data, and methodologies to identify and capture improvement opportunities across sites.
  • Aligned ALEM program practices with world-class standards, driving proactive excellence in asset management.
Mechanical EngineerJul 2016 - Aug 2016
Samsung EngineeringSouth Korea

Shaped technical specifications for industrial compressor packages while participating in the UAE Youth Ambassador Advanced Program. Steered the evaluation of vendor proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements and client standards.

  • Architected compressor package designs to meet project-specific operational requirements.
  • Influenced final design selection through the presentation of technical evaluations to clients for approval.
Mechanical EngineerJun 2013 - Aug 2013
ADNOC DrillingUAE

Steered technical maintenance protocols for drilling assets, reporting to the site engineering lead. Focused on the diagnostic assessment of mechanical wear patterns to ensure operational continuity across the fleet.

  • Diagnosed drilling equipment wear issues by conducting root cause analysis on failed components.
  • Implemented and tested engineering solutions to address identified mechanical defects.

Education

Doctorate (Honors)Feb 2026
Seoul National University

Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program – College of Engineering. ADNOC scholarship recipient, selected through competitive internal program. Thesis: Temporal Causal Pathways of Policies, Geopolitical Risks, Patents, and Economic Conditions: A Comparative Study of the UAE, South Korea, and USA. Methods: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Granger Causality, Bayesian Modeling, IV Estimation, Time Series Analysis. Patent: AI-Powered Emergency Patient Triage System - Republic of Korea (Nov 2021)

Master of Business Administration (Honors)Dec 2018
Abu Dhabi School of Management

Graduation Project – Best Project Award & Distinction

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical EngineeringDec 2014
Khalifa University

Best Mechanical Engineering Graduation Project | Graduation Project Distinction Best Overall Engineering Graduation Project Patent: Rolling Clamps Transport Device (RCTD) for Automated Modular Multi-Story Parking System

Certifications

Leading Al Strategy: From Hype to Enterprise RealityMassachusetts Institute of Technology MIT2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
Generative AI MastermindOutskill2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
Certified in Fundamentals of Microsoft 365, Generative AI and Agentic AIMicrosoft2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Strategies for Developing Collaborative InnovationHarvard University2019-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Certified Enterprise Risk Specialist (CERS)LEORON Institute2019-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
UAE Government 4IR Leaders ProgramSaïd Business School, University of Oxford2018-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Concepts in Contemporary International Business ManagementLondon School of Economics2018-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
Risk Management for Oil & Gas FieldsNational Consultant Centre for Training2018-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
ISO 9001:2015 AwarenessADNOC Gas2016-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Managing with Emotional IntelligenceFocus Management Consultancy2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
Rotating Equipment: Pumps, Fans, Blowers & CompressorsNational Consultant Centre2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Business Performance Management & Behavioral TrainingSPARK Technical Consultancy2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Boiler Operation & ControlNational Consultant Centre2015-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Integrity ManagementSPARK Technical Consultancy & Professional Training2015-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & LEADERSHIPSPEAKING
International Speaking
Speaker – UAE–Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue: Prospects for Strategic Partnership (Oct 2023)Oct 2023
Presenter – Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations – UAE Youth Ambassadors Program (Mar 2017 and Oct 2018)Mar 2017 and Oct 2018
Judge – Society of Petroleum Engineers, ADIPEC University Program (Nov 2017)Nov 2017
Leadership & Youth Ambassador Roles
CEO Shadow – ADNOC Gas (Apr 2019 – Feb 2020)Apr 2019 – Feb 2020
Gender Balance Committee Member – ADNOC Gas (Mar 2019 – Feb 2020)Mar 2019 – Feb 2020
Youth Mentor – Society of Petroleum Engineers, ADIPEC University Program (Nov 2017)Nov 2017
UAE Youth Ambassador to South Korea (2015 – Present); Advanced Program (2016)2015 – Present
Emirates Foundation Ambassador (2014 – Present)2014 – Present
President – ASME Chapter; President — HEV Club; President – Female Mechanical Engineering Student Council (Khalifa University, 2013 – 2014)Khalifa University, 2013 – 2014
Selected Delegations
Meeting – HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Nov 2015, Mar 2017, Oct 2018, May 2024)Nov 2015, Mar 2017, Oct 2018, May 2024
Delegate – Annual Meeting, World Economic Forum Global Future Council (Nov 2018)Nov 2018
Delegate – Abu Dhabi International Exhibition & Conference (Nov 2018)Nov 2018
Delegate – China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), Abu Dhabi Chamber (Oct 2018)Canton Fair
Delegate – Winter Youth Assembly, United Nations (Feb 2018)Feb 2018

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent

Korean · Fluent