May Shaheen
About May Shaheen
May Shaheen is a Tendering and Contracts Specialist currently working at DP World in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She has extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition, having held various roles in organizations across Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates since the early 2000s.
Current Role at DP World
May Shaheen serves as a Tendering and Contracts Specialist at DP World, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for managing tendering processes and contracts within the organization. Her expertise contributes to the efficient operation of DP World, which is a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions. Based in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, she plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and optimizing contract management.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, May Shaheen accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked as a Recruitment Specialist at the Public Works Authority ‘ashghal’ in Qatar from 2013 to 2014. She also held the role of National Development Specialist in Human Resources Talent Sourcing and Development at Qatar Foundation from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Senior Human Resources Officer at Shuaa Capital PSC from 2008 to 2011 and as a Human Resources Coordinator at First Gulf Bank from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background
May Shaheen completed her Bachelor's degree in Commerce at Helwan University in Cairo, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at the University of Cambridge from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she attended Ramses College for Girls from 1985 to 1998, where she completed her secondary education.
Career Development in Talent Acquisition
In her career, May Shaheen has focused on talent acquisition and human resources. She worked as an In-house Resourcer - Talent Acquisition at KEO International Consultants for five months in 2014. Her role involved sourcing and recruiting talent to meet the needs of the organization. Earlier in her career, she also worked as a Customer Service Representative at Vodafone in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2001, which provided her with foundational skills in customer relations.