ABDULAZIZ SOMAR

Business Development | Operations | Partnerships

Abu Dhabi, UAEbarquae.comabdulaziz-abdulla-somar-b25554265

Profile summary

Business-oriented professional with 3 years of experience in government and private sectors. Led teams, managed operations, and drove growth initiatives. Founded a startup with hands-on experience in partnerships, expansion, and execution.

Career highlights

Managed Nationwide Lockdown Coordination: [Operations Management]: Led lockdown coordination efforts across 14+ campuses nationwide.

Launched Independent Startup Venture: Business Development: Founded and scaled Barq, a power bank rental business, across multiple locations through partnership establishment and expansion strategy.

Engaged with Innovation Ecosystems: Startup Exposure: Gained professional exposure to startup and innovation ecosystems, including ADGM and Hub71.

Key skills

Skills
Business DevelopmentPartnershipsTeam LeadershipOperations ManagementNegotiationCustomer ExperienceProblem SolvingCommunicationStrategic PlanningFinancial ModelingMarket AnalysisVendor ManagementProject Management

Professional experience

HR OfficerFeb 2025 - Feb 2026
Robtstone | Abu Dhabi

Managed internal operations and employee coordination. Supported recruitment and onboarding processes.

  • Managed internal operations and employee coordination
  • Supported recruitment and onboarding processes
FounderJan 2024 - Present
Barq (Power Bank Rental Business) | Abu Dhabi

Led and scaled a power bank rental business across multiple locations. Established partnerships and identified growth opportunities. Managed operations, expansion strategy, and performance tracking.

  • Built and scaled a power bank rental business across multiple locations
  • Established partnerships and identified growth opportunities
  • Managed operations, expansion strategy, and performance tracking
Customer Service Supervisor (Promoted)Oct 2023 - Jan 2025
Ministry of Community Development | Abu Dhabi

This individual managed a team, ensuring service performance and key performance indicator (KPI) achievement. Responsibilities included handling escalations and enhancing the operational workflow.

  • Led a team and ensured service performance and KPI achievement
  • Handled escalations and improved operational workflow

Education

Diploma, Business
GEMS Westminster School

Majored in Business Accounting and E-commerce.