Alia Al Shamlan
About Alia Al Shamlan
Alia Al Shamlan is a Learning and Development Manager with extensive experience in various roles within the hospitality and government sectors in the UAE. She has worked at DP World, Jumeirah Group, and the Prime Minister's Office, focusing on performance management and leadership development.
Current Role as Learning and Development Manager
Alia Al Shamlan currently serves as the Learning and Development Manager at DP World, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she coordinates with the Performance Management team to align learning interventions with business needs, ensuring that employee performance is enhanced through targeted development programs. She manages and supervises staff within the Learning and Development and Leadership Development Program sections, focusing on improving staff morale and effectiveness. Al Shamlan also ensures the effective use and evaluation of the E-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) to promote ongoing development within the organization.
Previous Experience at DP World
Before her current role, Alia Al Shamlan worked at DP World as the Assistant Manager of Learning Development from 2019 to 2020. During her nine-month tenure at the Jebel Ali Village location in Dubai, she contributed to various learning initiatives aimed at enhancing employee skills and competencies. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to Learning and Development Manager.
Career at Jumeirah Group
Alia Al Shamlan has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in various roles from 2013 to 2017. She began as an Events Manager in 2013 for six months, then served as Assistant Events Manager from 2012 to 2013, and later took on the role of Community Engagement Manager for four years. Her responsibilities included managing community relations and organizing events that aligned with the brand's objectives.
Experience at Prime Minister's Office - UAE
From 2017 to 2019, Alia Al Shamlan worked as an Associate Project Manager at the Prime Minister's Office in the UAE. In this role, she was involved in managing projects that supported government initiatives, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations within the office.
Educational Background
Alia Al Shamlan studied at Dubai Women's College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Communications from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed a Higher Diploma in Applied Communications at the same institution from 2008 to 2011. Her foundational education was completed at Al Ittihad Private School, where she received her high school diploma from 1996 to 2008.