Biography
Dr. Rania Nafea, currently an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management at Kingdom University – Bahrain, has obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and MBA in Marketing and International Business from the American University in Cairo – Egypt. She holds a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands in the field of knowledge management and innovation, with an interest in leadership and culture. To date, she has published 5 book chapters and more than 15 articles in the field of management and entrepreneurship.
This year marks her 25th anniversary in the workforce. As an empowered woman, she believes in the importance of diverse experience to bridge the gap between industry and academia. This propelled her work in several multinational and regional organizations including HSBC, British American Tobacco (BAT), and Logic Consulting, which has given her exposure into the dynamics of corporate culture and business.
Her passion for instilling change within the younger generation has motivated her to join the academic career. During that time, she has held posts in Egypt, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Canada. She is a well-published author of several papers and multiple book chapters with IGI publications in the areas of organizational and national culture, company performance, entrepreneurship, and education.
Her passion for continuous learning is endless, driving her to obtain the Advanced Project Management Certificate and the Chartered Manager designation from the Canadian Institute of Management and is currently awaiting her Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) designation from the UK.
She is a believer in the fundamental role of women in society and the importance of their education and contribution to the workplace to create a sustainable economy.