"Government work is the most important sector in all countries, as government institutions are the driving force behind the rest of the sectors in the state." Thus, Citizen Salma Habib, who holds a bachelors degree in law, and works as head of the Policies and Legislations Department of the Insurance Authority, looks at work in government agencies.
Habib said to «Emirates Today»: «I studied law, and I hold a bachelor’s degree from the College of Imam Malik for Sharia and Law, and during my studies in the Institute of Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice, I was appointed to the Insurance Authority as a chief insurance inspector in 2010. I also joined after I was registered as a lawyer in the Ministry of Justice in 2011 at the Center for Commercial Arbitration for the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council, as I was registered as an arbitrator in the field of law in 2013, which led me to join a master’s degree in private law at the Dubai Police Academy, in addition to following many specialized courses in insurance And the law ».
He added: «My experience working in the Insurance Authority started in 2010 as a chief inspector in the Department of Financial and Technical Supervision, which is a field work to monitor the work of the insurance sector at the state level. After a year, I was appointed head of the inspection department, then head of the Authority’s Policies and Legislations Department, to become among my duties and work to prepare and approve the legal drafting of projects, and to submit proposals and recommendations regarding amendments and updates to be made to the legislation in force, in cooperation with the team’s work and technical and legal departments in the authority » .
Regarding her belief and her view of working in the government sector, Habib said: “Government work is the most important sector in all countries. Government institutions are the driving force behind the rest of the sectors in the country, where the UAE is witnessing a great development in the course of work and development, thanks to the future vision of leadership, which It has made the UAE one of the most developed countries in the region, and it occupies advanced positions globally in many areas.
She continued: «Rapid progress and development of tools made us look forward to more leadership in government work, and in the enactment of policies and legislation, as we look in the government sector to implement pilot experiences, synergy of national efforts, and to establish successful and effective partnerships between the government and private sectors, to drive the path of growth and prosperity And economic development. ”
Habib continued: «Proud to work in the authority that has clear strategic visions and a specific road map to achieve comprehensive qualitative achievements in the insurance sector, and that working hard and sincerely to harness the competencies and experiences to upgrade the institution to achieve its goals and mission in full, will positively reflect on the work system and performance, and thus sustainability in excellence And excellence in various fields and sectors ».
Habib aspires to create an integrated legislative system that supports sustainable development plans in the country. “My message is to create a distinct legal environment, through pioneering legislation, and effective and rational legal opinions. My professional work is based on a set of values, which are professionalism, performance, achievement, communication and integration. ”
She said: “My goals start from the goal of (Emirates Vision 2021) that the UAE be among the best countries in the world in terms of economic and social development, as well as achieving the UAE’s strategy for digital transactions, as developing and employing advanced technologies will save time, effort and resources, and enable individuals to conduct most of their transactions In a place and time that are commensurate with their lifestyle and work, and this is what we have succeeded in achieving in the authority by providing electronic and smart services for companies and the public. ”
On the advice she gives to every young man, Habib added: “Young people are the treasure of the nation to make the future, and they must foster a spirit of innovation in all sectors of small and medium companies, and make the best use of the support provided by the leadership and government for youth and innovative, small and medium businesses.”