SAEED MOHAMED SAEED ALSHAIBA AL ALI

Executive Profile

UAE

Profile summary

Adaptable Chief Operating Officer with 20 years shaping security and operations outcomes across multiple organizations. Known for crisis management, security infrastructure, and operations direction. Committed to maintaining regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness while leading talent development and stakeholder engagement.

Career highlights

Operations Direction: Directed security operations across critical sites including the Yas Mall 24 Sale hosting 250,000 visitors, ensuring safe crowd movement and rapid incident resolution.

Crisis Management: Built crisis command centres and headed crisis management for all portfolio assets during the COVID-19 pandemic while managing security operations across 9 distinct roles.

Security Infrastructure: Developed unified security protocols and risk assessments for 280 branches and 800 ATMs while maintaining regulatory compliance and auditing standards.

Key skills

ProfessionalSecurity Leadership Strategic Planning Investigations & Incident Management Crisis & Emergency Response Mega-EventSecurity&Crowd Management Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation Mobilization & Operations Management Pandemic Response & Business Continuity Stakeholder Engagement & Government Relations Regulatory Compliance & Auditing Team Building & Talent Development Emiratization Program Leadership Strategic Risk Assessment & Mitigation Access Control Alarms) Fraud Detection & Prevention Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation Planning Vendor & Contract Management VIP & Executive Protection

Professional experience

Chief Operating OfficerAug 2024 - Dec 2025
Spark Security Services

Shaped strategic and operational direction for 6,500 personnel across 200 critical sites. Steered compliance, resource optimization, and digital transformation initiatives while representing the organization at executive and governmental forums.

  • Directed operational direction for one of the largest private security providers in the UAE.
  • Managed security operations across critical sites to ensure safe crowd movement and rapid incident resolution.
  • Represented the organization at executive and governmental forums to reinforce partnerships.
Director of SecurityJan 2014 - Jan 2024
Aldar Properties PJSC

Reported to executive leadership to direct global security departments across domestic and international assets. Maintained regulatory compliance through government agency coordination and crisis command centre operations.

  • Directed security for mega events including Formula 1, international concerts, and national football matches.
  • Managed security operations for the Yas Mall 24 Sale hosting 250,000 visitors.
  • Built crisis command centres and headed crisis management for all portfolio assets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Head of Security and HSE DepartmentJan 2011 - Jan 2014
Al Futtaim Motors

Directed health, safety, and environment operations across showrooms, workshops, distribution centres, and automotive locations throughout the UAE, reporting to executive leadership.

  • Directed security operations for major events, new vehicle launches, VIP visits, and promotional activities across multiple sites.
  • Established incident management protocols and rapid response teams across all automotive locations.
  • Led the Emiratization program for recruitment, development, and retention of UAE Nationals within security and HSE departments.
Group Assistant Security ManagerJan 2007 - Jan 2010
Emirates NBD Bank

Steered security and operational integration for the merger of National Bank of Dubai and Emirates Bank. Directed cross-functional teams to align procedures, advanced physical and information security, supported regulatory compliance, and facilitated communication between legacy organizations.

  • Developed unified security protocols and risk assessments for 280 branches and 800 ATMs.
  • Conducted complex investigations into security breaches and threats, collaborating with law enforcement.
  • Managed vendor relationships for security technology and services.
Senior Executive SecurityJan 2004 - Jan 2007
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
  • Designed and implemented emergency preparedness and evacuation plans for headquarters and multiple operational sites.
  • Conducted regular security audits and risk assessments while delivering ongoing training and drills for staff on security protocols.
Safety & Prevention InspectorJan 1999 - Jan 2004
Dubai Civil Defence
  • Executed root cause analysis for fire and safety incidents, compiling detailed incident reports for review.
  • Designed prevention programs and delivered staff training sessions covering safety protocols and emergency management.
Intelligence DivisionJan 1990 - Jan 1993
UAE Armed Forces
  • Executed intelligence assessments during the 1990 to 1993 period, providing operational updates to command leadership.
  • Managed intelligence records and archival systems, ensuring secure document handling protocols were followed.
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority /Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
Safety & Prevention Inspector
  • Designed and implemented emergency preparedness and evacuation plans for corporate facilities.
  • Conducted regular security audits and risk assessments while delivering staff training and drills.
Dubai Civil Defence /Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
Intelligence Division
  • Conducted root cause analysis of fire and safety incidents to prepare detailed reports.
  • Inspected and certified fire safety equipment and systems.

Education

High School CertificateJan 1998
UAE
DiplomaJan 1999
India

Export Management

University of Science & TechnologyJan 2000
University of Science & Technology

Legality & Law | 2nd Year

DiplomaJan 2001
Informatics Institute, Dubai

E-Commerce

Certifications

MEIRC Certified in Security ManagementMEIRC2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
IOSH Managing SafetyIOSH2015-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Security ManagementDubai Police Academy2007-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Bank Robbery AwarenessDubai Police & FBI2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
ISO 9000:2000Bureau Veritas2003-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
First Aid & FirefightingRed Crescent Dubai2007-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Energen System TrainingTyco Fire & Security2007-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
MS ProjectSites Power Institute2007-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Weapons AwarenessDubai Police Academy2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Facility Management TrainingAladaa Almutameyz2007-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
MEIRC Certified in Security Management (2017)2017
IOSH Managing Safety (2015)2015
Security Management – Dubai Police Academy (2007)2007
Bank Robbery Awareness – Dubai Police & FBI (2008)2008
ISO 9000:2000 – Bureau Veritas (2003)2003
First Aid & Firefighting – Red Crescent Dubai (2007)2007
Energen System Training – Tyco Fire & Security (2007)2007
MS Project – Sites Power Institute (2007)2007
Weapons Awareness – Dubai Police Academy (2008)2008
Facility Management Training – Aladaa Almutameyz (2007)2007

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent