It is a core value achieved through the creation of infrastructure across three key sectors : tourism , culture and national library .

But for Waleed Saeed Al Saeedi , Procurement Department Director , the true value that the DCT can provide for Abu Dhabi stretches beyond three simple categories .

“ An organisation adds value in financial , social , reputation and other ways ,” says Al Saeedi . “ We ensure the survival of the emirate ’ s heritage through tangible means , such as the preservation of buildings , but also intangible ways such as poetry and even heritage performances .” The DCT operate in accordance to , and fully supports , the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 . The vision was designed to guide the Emirate of Abu Dhabi ’ s growth and development , enabling the region to become a secure and confident society that aims to develop a competitive , sustainable and globally open economy .

The growth of the federation Born in the late 1970s , Al Saeedi has “ lived ” the modern history of the UAE , he himself being the same age as the federation . Over the course of his career , Al Saeedi has seen first-hand the evolution and growth of Abu Dhabi .

Throughout his career , Al Saeed spent time as a civil engineer and contract engineering before moving into senior procurement roles . During his early career , this exposed Al Saeedi to the procurement function , understanding its significance and its impact on financial operations but also the key role it plays ultimately in the success , and failure , of an organisation .

Most significantly , during his time at the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation ( ENEC ) Al Saeedi was presented with a unique opportunity to build a procurement function from the ground up .

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