Niran A
@nirana
I build maritime partnerships and community engagement programs connecting industry, government, and academia.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently Head of Industry Liaison at Sharjah Maritime Academy, building partnerships that connect maritime education with industry and government.
Previously, I led Community Engagement at Sharjah Maritime Academy and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, advancing outreach, public communication, and education-industry integration.
Across more than 20 years in maritime affairs, including roles at Port of Fujairah, I've managed scholarship and HR programs, cadet placement, regulatory awareness, and stakeholder engagement.
I take a proactive, solutions-driven approach to negotiating MOUs, aligning institutional priorities with stakeholder needs, and creating collaborative ecosystems with long-term impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Worked as Head of Industry Liaison at Sharjah Maritime Academy.
Head of Community Engagement at Sharjah Maritime Academy
Mar 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as Head of Community Engagement at Sharjah Maritime Academy at Sharjah Maritime Academy.
Head of Community Engagement
Oct 2019 - Apr 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Worked as Head of Community Engagement at Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.
Head of Students Affair & Scholarships at Port of Fujairah
Jan 2019 - Sep 2019 (8 months)
Worked as Head of Students Affair & Scholarships at Port of Fujairah at Port of Fujairah.
Worked as Assistant Adminitration Manager at Port of Fujairah.
Worked as Gatepass InCharge at Port of Fujairah.
Worked as Network Engineer at Port of Fujairah.
Worked as System Administrator at Port of Fujairah.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SBS Swiss Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International and Intercultural Communication
Strategic Communication for Leaders
Issued Apr 2025
Building Business Relationships
Issued Apr 2025
Project Management Power Moves: Leading with Influence
Issued Jan 2026
Managing Project Stakeholders
Issued Jan 2026
Overcoming Project Risks: Real Strategies for Real Results
Issued Jan 2026
Project Management Foundations: Risk
Issued Jan 2026
Tips for Flawless Business Etiquette
Issued Apr 2025
Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace
Issued Apr 2025
Quality Management Foundations
Issued Jan 2026
Project Resource Management
Issued Jan 2026
Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
Issued Jan 2026
Project Management Foundations: Integration
Issued Jan 2026
How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools
Issued Jan 2026
Learning ChatGPT for Business Analysis
Issued Jan 2026
Leadership Habits of Effective Executives
Issued Jan 2026
Project Management Foundations: Quality
Issued Jan 2026
Introduction to Probabilistic Knowledge Graphs: AI-Driven Inference and Real-World Applications
Issued Sep 2026
Blending Project Management Methods
Issued Jan 2026
Project Management Foundations
Issued Jan 2026
Business Analysis for Busy Professionals
Issued Jan 2026
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
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