Maryam Mohamed Ahmed Ali

Maryam Mohamed Ahmed Ali, HR Director at Kingdom University, has driven a transformative and holistic Employee Wellbeing Initiative that fosters an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplace. Her innovative approach centers on enhancing job security, career growth, diversity, and work-life balance, significantly strengthening employee satisfaction and retention.

A standout feature of Maryam’s leadership is the introduction of an open contract system, which guarantees automatic annual contract renewals for academic and administrative staff, boosting job stability and trust. She also pioneered flexible working hours and adjusted baby-care schedules, directly supporting working parents and improving retention.

Maryam’s commitment to employee wellbeing extends to comprehensive health and life insurance plans and a strong focus on career development. She has established structured career pathways and promotion policies that reward performance and foster internal mobility, notably increasing women’s representation in leadership positions in line with gender equality goals.

Understanding the diverse needs of the workforce, Maryam enhanced onboarding for expatriates and championed social and cultural engagement initiatives that cultivate a supportive and transparent organizational culture. These efforts have elevated employee satisfaction, strengthened the university’s employer brand, and increased retention rates.

Her data-driven and scalable HR strategies align tightly with Kingdom University’s broader mission, positioning HR as a key strategic partner. Maryam’s leadership has not only boosted workforce wellbeing and productivity but also reinforced Kingdom University’s reputation as a premier employer in higher education.