SAHAR ALFAQEER

Experienced economist with more than 15 years of experience performing deep analysis and intensive research. Detail-oriented analytical thinker with superior consultative skills. Exceptional team player and patient leader with the ability to direct large and small teams. Would like to work for an organization that offers excellent opportunities for career development.

• Participated in the initiative of "open data race" under the Sixth Batch of economic accelerators. A 5-week race to improve the UAE's ranking in the Open Data Inventory ODIN and work with 17 government agencies to provide 200+ datasets during the same period. That resulted in improving the UAE's performance in (ODIN) Report has improved from 67th to 16th Globally.
• Participated in the national team for Research and Development under the Sixth Batch of economic accelerators and achieved the National Guide to Measuring R&D Expenditure in the Government Sector.
• Supervised and run the UAE- OECD policy alignment project and reported on the work progress to the higher management.
• conducted more than 50 research projects, applied studies and economic reports within the last 4 years.
• Team player in building the economic forecasting models (CGE, SDGE, Time Series) in collaboration with national and international entities within UAE Growth Lab.
• Achieved data management officer in the Ministry of Economy through building and applying data management strategy and governance.
• Identified criteria to attract international R&D centers to the UAE through conducted a study of international best practices and proposed the priority sectors.
• Participated in the national plan for economic recovery post covid-19
• Participated in Conduction of 4 risk assessment exercises on the national level during 2021-2022 as a member of the economic risk assessment committee.