Fatma Kalbat

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About Fatma Kalbat

Visionary leader with over 16 years of combined professional and academic experience in leadership, strategic planning, policy development and monitoring, and national frameworks. Extensive expertise in academic and career counselling, university readiness and scholarships, and international higher education student mobility. Proven record in capacity building, wellbeing, child protection ecosystems, systems management, technical reporting, and advanced research and data analysis, supporting evidence-based decision-making and national priorities.Served in senior director-level roles within the UAE government, leading the design and implementation of large-scale national frameworks and cross-sector programs. Led the development and rollout of the UAE K–12 National Counselling and Wellbeing Framework (2023–2026), overseeing policy design, pilot implementation, nationwide training, and impact measurement to ensure scalability and alignment with government priorities.Founded and led flagship national initiatives such as the INTILAQA Program and INTILAQA ELITE Track, supporting youth pathways to top national and international universities, scholarships, and global opportunities through integrated academic guidance, career readiness, and alumni engagement.Served as the National Focal Point for the EU Erasmus+ Program, leading international higher education student mobility initiatives. Facilitated strategic partnerships with European institutions and guided higher education stakeholders in accessing international credit mobility schemes, expanding study, traineeship, and academic exchange pathways.Directed the design and implementation of AI-enabled digital platforms supporting personalized pathways, talent development, and data-driven decision-making. Oversaw national enrichment and future skills programs including Masterpieces, Model UN, and AI & Robotics competitions.Led national child protection governance frameworks, including policy development, compliance monitoring, and case management systems. Chaired national committees and reported to senior leadership on implementation outcomes and policy impact.Academic foundation includes PhD and MSc research and teaching roles at Khalifa University, specializing in electrical and computer engineering, systems modeling, simulation, signal processing, and advanced data analysis. Engineering experience at Dubai Airports focused on maintaining parking and access control systems, preparing technical maintenance reports, and coordinating with vendors and teams to ensure safe and reliable operations.