An essay (in English) – please write a 400-750 word essay that provides a brief about your background and why you should be selected to participate in this program. It should cover the points below:

An essay (in English) – please write a 400-750 word essay that provides a brief about your background and why you should be selected to participate in this program. It should cover the points below:

a) Key professional achievements in your career

b) Brief description of your career ambitions

c) How your participation in the program will impact you at an individual/organisational level and so help you contribute to the growth of the Private sector in Oman at a national level

Dear Ali Said, We have reviewed your online application to the National CEO Program and are pleased to advise you that you satisfy the program criteria. You are now eligible for Step 2 of the application process. Step 2: Written essay and supporting documents This stage must be completed within 4 days of receiving this email. It includes two requirements: An essay (in English) – please write a 400-750 word essay that provides a brief about your background and why you should be selected to participate in this program. It should cover the points below: a) Key professional achievements in your career b) Brief description of your career ambitions c) How your participation in the program will impact you at an individual/organisational level and so help you contribute to the growth of the Private sector in Oman at a national level When you are ready, kindly write (or copy/paste) your essay into the ‘essay panel’ of the below form. Supporting documents (in English) – provide the following three items (as PDF files): 1. CV/resumé – including an executive summary, your personal details, educational qualifications and certifications, professional/work experience, key achievements, any similar training programs you have attended and your contact details. Your CV should be between 1 – 2 pages in length. 2. Scan of your valid Omani National ID card. 3. Support letter from your CEO or Chairman, – click here for the template that should be used for your support letter. After you have obtained the three supporting documents and are ready to write (or copy/paste) your essay, please enter the form by clicking here:

Ali Hussain Said CAREER OBJECTIVE I am seeking for an opportunity within Marketing and Communication Department, where I can utilize my experience and add value to the department and organization. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Zahra Security Systems and Technology: (To Date from December 2008) Sales and Marketing Manager for Abu Dhabi and Dubai office. Job Purpose: Implementing new Sales and Marketing strategy and developing new market segments for products such as CCTV, access controls and etc. Monitor all the projects being carried out by the company and guide the purchasing and procurement department regarding handling the materials within the UAE and abroad. Responsibilities:  Plan and implement sales and customer development and marketing strategy, including advertising and Public Relation.  Plan and manage sales and marketing resources according to the agreed budget.  Recruit, manage, train and motivate direct reporting staff according to company policy and procedures.  Maintain administrative and relevant reporting and planning systems.  Manage relevant reporting of financial information for the sales and marketing departments.  Select and manage external agencies for designing brochures, flyers and etc.  Maintain and develop corporate image, and protect and develop the company’s brands via suitable PR activities and intellectual property management.  Plan and manage internal communication and awareness of corporate direction, mission, aims and activities to the clients. Oman Mobile: (From August 2005 to November 2008) Executive in the PR and Events Management Department. Job Purpose: Responsible for implementing company marketing campaigns, both internal and external, establishing comprehensive marketing and communication programs and strategy that will enhance the brand image and position within the region. Study the product before the launch in regards with the target market such as blackberry, Mada and etc… Responsibilities:  Assisting in planning events and activities for one complete year to support product launches, service launches, sales promotions, corporate sales in particular.  Coordinating with agency and suppliers for deliverables.  Onsite supervision of fabrication and installation activities.  Assisting in developing the event schedule and to ensure proper execution.  Project Manager for (Khareef Salalah 2007) Ali Hussain Said Muscat Municipality: (From June 2002 to July 2005): Auditor in the Internal Audit Department. Job Purpose: Ensuring all legal paper work is appropriate in regard to the required payments, such as salaries of employees, payments to the contractors and etc. Developing and implementing the work flow and identifying risk and report the outcome to upper-level management. Responsibilities:  Audit all employees’ monthly salary by checking the amount with the pay slip.  Cross check the site manager’s report with the invoice making sure that the goods delivered is within the expected time frame. Make the payment to the contractor as per the invoice including the penalty if any shortage or delay has occurred.  Prepare quarterly reports to the upper-level management regarding the defaults or any kind of occurring risks identified during the payment of salaries, bonus and etc. Special Assignment in Muscat Municipality during Muscat Festival 2004 and 2005: Worked as a Supervisor for all the marketing and promotion activities under Muscat Festival Department. I worked as a committee member in organizing, discussions and liaising with sponsors regarding the designs and promotional materials. Commutated with higher level of management the updates regarding all marketing issues and gave suggestions when needed. Responsibilities:  Supervised, prepared and designed brochures for the Various Sponsors participated in the Festival.  Coordinated with various committees regarding the various promotional activities and setting up of Banners and other promotional materials.  Coordinated with sponsors requirements and requests, in respect to their investment, collection of fees and related concerns. PROFICIENCY Financial Skills:  Analyzing and monitoring daily financial news and magazines.  Dealing with various financial instruments such as shares and bonds. Languages  Arabic – Read, Speak and write (Fluent)  English – Read, Speak and write (Fluent)  Urdu – Speak (Fluent) Ali Hussain Said TRAINING Muscat Municipality:  Financial Audit/Internal Audit 2004 Strategic Marketing:  Dubai, Marriott Hotel, 2005 Innovation and Entrepreneurship  Muscat, Shangri-La Hotel, 2006(conference) Festival Dubai  Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, Dubai 2006 EDUCATION University  2000 – 2001 Bachelors Business Administration o Lynn University – Florida, USA  1996 – 2000 Business Administration o Florida Atlantic University – Florida, USA  1990 – 1993 Business Administration o Webster University – London, UK School  1990- 1993 Secondary School Certificate o Jaber Bin Zaid School – Muscat, Oman PERSONAL PROFILE Name: Ali Hussain Said Date of Birth: 19th September 1972 Nationality: Omani Marital Status: Married Home: (02) 5564250 Mobile: (050) 9177755 Address: P.O. Box 10239 Dubai, U.A.E Email: alis@zahratech.com REFFRENCES Available upon request.