Noura Albadi
International Communications Specialist
Profile summary
Performance-driven professional with 3+ years of experience in strategic planning, international partnerships, and governance design within the UAE's public and infrastructure sectors. Promoted to International Business Development Specialist in 2025 after exceeding performance targets. Proven ability to lead cross-entity initiatives, deliver executive-level reporting, and shape strategic frameworks adopted at group level. Recognized through multiple awards, including Top 3 Etihad Rail Ambassador nomination (2025 International Awards).
Career highlights
Project lead Tamkeen 5.0: Selected for the Abu Dhabi Youth Council (2025–2027) by the Abu Dhabi Executive Office and Federal Youth Authority; co-shaped the council’s strategic direction.
Etihad Rail Ambassador: Nominated Top 3 Etihad Rail Ambassador (2025 International Awards, announced January 2026) for outstanding contributions to international engagement.
Led Governance Project: Designed the Etihad Rail Subsidiaries Governance Approach across 3 companies - approved and adopted at group level, earning an Outstanding performance rating for 2023.
Supervised Pre-Cop & COP28 Protocol Operations: Managed protocol officer nomination and assignment, coordinating training, logistics, and operational planning for over 500 protocol officers during COP28.
Key skills
Professional experience
-Led international engagement and partnership coordination across high-profile global events, including the International Projects Pavilion at ADNEC. -Managed multi-country pavilion participation at Global Rail events, strengthening cross-border partnerships and stakeholder relations. -Supported executive-level relations with ministries, ambassadors, and senior international government representatives. - Nominated Top 3 Etihad Rail Ambassador (2025 International Awards) based on committee-approved recognition for outstanding contributions.
- Coordinate with Abu Dhabi Executive office, MOFA , embassies and international government bodies in the transportation and railway sector to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Lead the International Pavilion from planning to execution for the Global Rail Event.
- Support the Executive Director of International Affairs in managing key international stakeholders.
- Plan and organize international visits and delegations, including logistics, scheduling, and follow-ups.
- Monitor international trends in railways and transportation, assessing opportunities for collaboration.
- Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for senior management on international engagements.
- Represent Etihad Rail in international forums, conferences, and meetings.
• Managed protocol officer nomination and assignment for COP28. • Coordinated training, logistics, and operational planning for 500+ protocol officers. • Delivered end-of-day reporting and crisis management during event execution.
- Managed protocol officer nomination and assignment for COP28.
- Coordinated training, logistics, and operational planning for 500+ protocol officers.
- Delivered end-of-day reporting and crisis management during event execution.
-Managed end-to-end strategic initiatives and corporate projects, covering planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting cycles. -Delivered quarterly performance reporting to senior management through executive presentations and data-driven dashboards. -Designed the Etihad Rail Subsidiaries Governance Approach, aligning strategy execution across 3 companies - approved and adopted at group level (Outstanding rating, 2023).
- Led the Governance Project for Strategy & Performance services, earning an outstanding performance rating in 2023.
- Shaped shared services operations for newly established subsidiaries.
- Supported in developing annual performance plans through workshops and coordination.
- Reported strategic initiatives progress and risk assessments to senior management.
Education
Distinction in First Semester
Honor List with 3.8 GPA