Saira Akbar

Founder And Chairperson at Global the Business Design Company

Saira Akbar has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries and roles. Saira has been the Founder & CEO of Frank Plowman Real Estate Broker LLC since 2023, where they specialize in Dubai's luxury market. In 1997, they launched Global Management Consultants, serving as the CEO and focusing on creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment. Saira is also a partner at Frank Plowman Vacation Homes Rental LLC, offering end-to-end solutions for property investors. Saira has been an Authorized Partner at Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand since 2007, promoting personal development and culture improvement in organizations. Saira has served as a Partner at Career Star Group and as a Leadership Facilitator & Trainer at RELEVANCE. Additionally, they have been a Board Advisor at HATT BUSINESS SCHOOL INSTITUTE. Earlier in their career, Saira held leadership positions at Emirates Airline and British Caledonian Airways.

Saira Akbar has a diverse education history. Saira obtained a Certificate of Completion in Real Estate from Rera - Dubai Land Department in 2023-2024. In 2009, they received a Certification in Emotional Intelligence from 6 Seconds. In 1996-1999, they became an Examiner at Dubai Quality Awards. Saira's schooling includes attending Pakistan College in Sharjah, UAE (information on degree and field of study is not available) and Bedgebury Park School in the UK from an unknown start year to 1983. Saira completed their schooling at Convent Of Jesus & Mary Lahore CJM from 1969 to 1976. Additionally, Saira has obtained various certifications, such as a Certificate for Leadership: Creating Public Value from HarvardX in 2022 and a Rera - Dubai Land Department certification from the Dubai Land Department in 2023.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Global the Business Design Company

Based out of Dubai, Global is a leading ideas and business design firm. Design enables us to create, innovate, prototype, get our hands dirty, and enjoy the process. Since our inception, we've been using design to create unique and new solutions for companies and people. Our sprint teams of dreamers, creatives, and doers are always ready to take on impossibility as a challenge. We don't believe in band-aid solutions. We're here to help you fix things. Our Mission Through design, we enable successful outcomes to make a difference Our Values - Be Bold - Unlearn to Learn - Respect - Passion - Have Fun - Integrity - Lead