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Global Perspectives & Misconceptions of the Executive Assistant Career: Insight from the Middle East

Global Perspectives & Misconceptions of the Executive Assistant Career: Insight from the Middle East

Update: 2025-03-24
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In this episode, we welcome long-time REACH fan Karima Thomson, joining us from Abu Dhabi! Karima supports the Executive Leadership Team at Core42, a leading AI company, and previously worked at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Born in Scotland, with career experience in London and the Middle East, Karima shares how the EA role in Abu Dhabi compares to the U.S. and Europe, the cultural nuances shaping executive support in the UAE, and how AI is transforming the profession. We also discuss misconceptions about the EA role in the Middle East, the realities of work-life balance in a fast-paced region, and the power of embracing discomfort for career growth. If you’re an EA with international ambitions, this one’s for you!

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Global Perspectives & Misconceptions of the Executive Assistant Career: Insight from the Middle East

Global Perspectives & Misconceptions of the Executive Assistant Career: Insight from the Middle East

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