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Case Analysis - Fatima Al Jaber and Al Jaber Group

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Introduction It is evident that managing a big company or business is a challenging task especially if one does not have any experience of the same. Apart from having the necessary skills and knowledge in management in a certain field of specialization, it is crucial to understand how to relate with various players including employees and other stakeholders. Therefore, a good business manager needs to be an all-around person with necessary traits and character to make the business to the next level. The following paper intends to analyze a case study of an AL Jaber Group, which is an established business empire in UAE being led by Obaid Al Jaber. However, much emphasis will revolve around his daughter Fatima Al Jaber, who has strived to transition from a traditional way of life to be one of the famous businesspersons in the region (INSEAD Global Leadership Centre, 2015). The paper will analyze her rise into business and more so her shift from public to private sector. A discussion will be provided to assess her upbringing and the same will contribute in her current role. Her life will also be compared with other women in UAE and this has affected her success. Potential future development for the Al Jaber Group is also discussed including the role of her father Obaid Al Jaber and his current contribution to the business. Further, Fatima’s future developments will also be outlined as well as some of the major challenges ahead. Finally, her personal willingness to be the CEO will also be put on perspective including what this will mean for the entire Group in this region. Brief Overview of the Case Study Al Jaber Group is a group of companies located in UAE dealing in construction, transportation and logistics. The company was started back in 1970. Some of the areas of specialization include construction of oil and gas pipelines, heavy lifting and heavy transportation, industrial fabrication refurbishment of oil rigs among, others. The company was started by Al Jaber, Fatima’s father, who worked hard to make it one of the leading construction companies in the region (INSEAD Global Leadership Centre, 2015). He considered himsel

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