For talented employees, finding the right working environment and having a clear progression path are both crucial.\u00a0 That\u2019s why Abdul Latif Jameel invests time, energy and resources into creating a warm and rewarding working environment in which all team members have the opportunity to shine.<\/p>\n
Mouhannad Makhlouf, Director of Business Development at Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, grew up in Damascus, Syria, before immigrating to the United States.\u00a0 After studying for an MSc in Telecommunications Engineering at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., he embarked on a 17-year career with some of the country\u2019s leading Fortune 500 companies.<\/p>\n
He returned to the Middle East in 2009, and now works in Abdul Latif Jameel\u2019s Dubai offices, where he sees a family spirit and a willingness to recognize hard work as key factors in the group\u2019s ability to attract some of the world\u2019s leading talent.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe culture is what separates Abdul Latif Jameel and marks it out among the world\u2019s most successful companies.\u00a0 I\u2019ve been fortunate to work for some of the biggest companies in the United States, but the supportive environment and family feel I\u2019ve experienced at Abdul Latif Jameel is on a completely different level.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\u201cI now work in Abdul Latif Jameel\u2019s offices in Dubai, and it\u2019s a special place for both myself and my family.\u00a0 At work, there are so many opportunities for growth.\u00a0 If you work hard, your efforts are quickly recognized \u2013 but you never need sacrifice that important work\/life balance.”<\/p>\n
\u201cOutside of work, the UAE is a wonderful place to raise a family.\u00a0 My wife and children are safe.\u00a0 There are so many things to do in the area, so we\u2019re always having fun and making memories that will last a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":40409,"template":"","tags":[],"newscategory":[150],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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