The list of most powerful LinkedIn profiles has been compiled for the first time in the UAE – and I’m very pleased to say my profile is included on that list.

The world’s largest professional network released the list this week, which contains a total of 45 profiles of professionals including CEOs from the public sector, as well as marketing, advertising, technology, human resources and lifestyle industries.

The Power Profiles list identifies those who have truly invested into their professional identity on LinkedIn, in order to become the most viewed in their respective fields.

According to Ali Matar, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Growth Markets, Southern Europe, Middle East and North Africa: “Our LinkedIn Power Profiles list is a celebration of professionals who have understood the importance of investing in their online personal brand and have succeeded in growing their employer’s brand by becoming its ambassadors.

“These Power Profiles are skilfully growing their professional networks online and sharing insights on areas that they are passionate about.

“We are excited to launch the first Power Profiles list in the UAE and look forward to seeing more and more members investing in their professional brands”.

My LinkedIn profile is in good company amongst the UAE 2016 Power Profiles. Industry leaders such as Hatem Dowidar, CEO International at Etisalat Group; Peter Baumgartner, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways; Elie Khouri, CEO, OmnicomMediaGroup MENA; Fadi Ghosn, Chief Marketing Officer at NISSAN Middle East; Nisreen Shocair, President, Virgin Megastore Middle East & North Africa; Philippe Zuber, President & Chief Operating Officer One & Only Resorts; Mudassir Sheikha, Founder/MD at Careem; Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna, President & CEO Gulf at GE, are also included.

It’s an honour to be included on the UAE 2016 Power Profiles list, alongside some of the most successful leaders in the region.

Thank you to everyone who helped me to feature in this list.

Click here to see the full list.

Click here for my LinkedIn profile and Twitter account.