Experience

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  Uae embassy - washington, dc

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2007

  Head of the pentagon affairs for the uae

  • Maintained the Pentagon and UAE official communication and relationships• Prepared documents and reports for official purposes for the UAE stakeholders and officials • Prepared for the military meetings & presenting as the Military Attaché at essential meetings• Engaged in all pentagon affairs to facilitate high-ranking official meetings and discreet defense communication to UAE

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  Uae armed forces - signal corporation

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2014

  • Researched and communicated intelligence that enhanced the future of defense communication• Advised on opportunities globally to meet the expansion plans and strategies • Evaluated the technologies that could be brought on board to transform the business • Provided the Head of the Center of Excellence with insight & consulted on key projects for radio & telecommunications products that can diversify and enhance their value proposition and product reach • Developed, implemented & monitored strategic, comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk management programs

  • Project Manager R&D – Centre of Excellence

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  • Head of IT Security

    Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
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  Ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation

  Sept 2014 - May 2020

  Head of international affairs – asia, africa australia & usa

  • Continued to collaborate & liaise with global stakeholders to prepare & communicate files• Reviewed the accuracy and relevancy of defense communication for the files • Executed the International Affairs Directorate’s strategic objectives of communication • Prepared the agenda’s on military defense matters • Coordinate discussions around the agreements to unify and secure defense relationships • Developed and implemented the long-term strategy to strengthen the International Affairs• Secured and maximized opportunities during high-level military and defense discussions • Lead the cooperation and preparation files between the UAE Ministry of Defense • Provided military expertise on diplomatic missions with the Ministers to the global governments • Engaged and discussed the preparation of agreements and MOU’s with the legal teams Show less

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  Defense industry security and licensing directorate, ministry of defense

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Head of licensing & permits

  • Led the development and implementation of critical and complex defense clearance workflows• Implemented automation, and quality assurance policies & procedures • Drove the process for tight and highly sensitive clearance procedures with global partners • Provided crucial advice & consult with internal, country-level, and international officials• Drove the authority’s vision of industry clearance procedures, enhancing & transforming the process • Engage and communicate with high-level stakeholders Show less

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  Personal avocation

  Aug 2021 - now

  Strategy consultant

  • Network and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the country• Maximize opportunities to introduce people that can benefit from each other’s services • Advise on areas that impact or enhance their commercial and operational strategies • Maximize opportunities to enhance business operations within the UAE • Meet with stakeholders to study the businesses to evaluate the risks & opportunities