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Yusra Baqi

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📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Yusra Baqi is the Chief Human Capital Officer at aafaq Islamic Finance, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the banking sector. An MBA graduate from the University of Hull, she is a key driver of the companys Emiratization initiatives and is recognized for being innovative, hardworking, and a strategic leader in HR transformation.

She is a prominent role model for Emirati women, actively championing female empowerment and leadership. A former UN Goodwill Ambassador, Yusra is passionate about humanitarian work and is described as a happiness and positivity ambassador, encouraging women to find joy while balancing their careers and personal lives.

Unique fact: Before her extensive career in finance, where she started as a retail officer, Yusra originally worked as an engineer.

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Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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AI in the Workplace
A frequent speaker at summits discussing the future of work, AI's role in HR, and building a tech-forward strategy for human capital management.
Emirati Empowerment
Leads her company's award-winning Emiratization initiatives and is a vocal advocate for nurturing local talent and contributing to the UAE's national vision.
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Aafaq Islamic Finance appoints Ms. Yusra Baqi as Chief of Human Capital. Featured in Zawya
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Education
1998 - 2001
MBA
University of Hull
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