Abu Dhabi Government Report December 2024 | Page 4

Waleed Al Saeedi , Director of Capital Projects at the Department of Culture and Tourism , explores the evolving procurement landscape in the GCC
ABU DHABI GOVERNMENT
Waleed Al Saeedi , Director of Capital Projects at the Department of Culture and Tourism , explores the evolving procurement landscape in the GCC

In 2013 , Waleed Al Saeedi joined Abu Dhabi ’ s Department of Culture and Tourism ( DCT ) as Director of Capital Projects , transforming procurement processes by slashing tender cycle times by 80 %. Al Saeedi was later seconded to the Government Procurement Office , where he introduced new frameworks for procurement and , in 2022 , continued refining strategies with the implementation of master service agreements at a confidential government entity .

A legacy of growth and transformation Al Saeedi began his career at Ruwais Fertilizer Industries ( FERTIL ) in 1997 after earning a Civil Engineering degree from UAE University . He also later completed an MBA from Abu Dhabi University , but his procurement optimisation talents were evident early on as he swiftly rose through the ranks to manage 80 % of FERTIL ’ s commercial spend .
Between 2010 and 2013 , a key chapter of Al Saeedi ’ s career unfolded as he established and led a procurement function in a niche , heavily-regulated industry . This role proved transformative , offering a platform to demonstrate his knack for navigating high-stakes environments with precision and strategic insight .
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