Ms. Sabha Al Dhafri has worked for the Union National Bank in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi for 13 years. Promoted to bank manager in 2006, she is the first UAE national female branch manager in the Union National Bank. She earned a bachelor’s degree in e-business management from the Higher Colleges of Technology in Al Ain, UAE. Ms. Al Dhafri is strongly committed to creating opportunities for UAE women to work in private-sector organizations, such as banks and financial institutions. Her focus is on the recruitment, motivation, development, evaluation, and retention.During her fellowship year, Ms. Al Dhafri will focus on human resources management and team leadership.