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Yasir Arafat SHRM-SCP

Critic · DISC type C
General Manager Human Resources at RAK Ceramics
📍 Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Yasir Arafat is the General Manager of Human Resources at RAK Ceramics, a global lifestyle brand. He is a seasoned, SHRM-SCP certified leader with an MBA, focused on driving HR transformation, talent strategy, and creating a high-performance culture. Colleagues have described him as efficient, hardworking, and passionate.

Outside of his professional role, Yasir has a strong creative side with interests in photography, writing, and movie making. He also engages in reflective reading, sharing insights from books on personal growth and exploring themes of storytelling through films he watches.

Unique fact: Yasirs creative hobbies extend to movie making, showcasing a passion for visual storytelling.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
General Manager Human Resources
Job Level
Senior
Location
Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Yasir shows up

ROI Driven
Negotiator
Information Seeker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Yasir cares about

HR Transformation
He is currently spearheading the transformation of the HR function at RAK Ceramics to align with the company's new brand strategy.
Performance Management
He has designed and implemented OKR-based performance systems and KPI-driven incentives to foster a high-performance work culture.
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Career

Work history

2-2019
General Manager Human Resources
RAK Ceramics
3-2016 - 1-2019
Manager Human Resources
RAK Ceramics
7-2014 - 2-2016
Assistant Manager Human Resources
RAK Ceramics
12-2012 - 6-2014
Regional Head of Learning & Development
Future Group India
12-2010 - 12-2012
Manager Training And Development
Confluence Integrated Services
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2009
MBA
University of Mysore
2014 - 2015
Certification in Human Resources
Open Universities Australia
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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