Ahmad AlMarzooqi
Summary
Accomplished Festival & Events Senior Manager with extensive experience in event planning and project management, currently leading initiatives at Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, stakeholder engagement, and creative problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in managing large-scale events, integrating industry best practices, and ensuring successful execution within budgetary constraints. Previous roles include Head of Events Section and Senior Events Officer at the Dubai Crown Prince Office, where expertise in communication strategy and public relations was honed. Career began at Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, progressing from Coordinator to Senior Executive roles, showcasing strong negotiation skills and operations planning. Committed to driving innovation in event management while maintaining high standards of confidentiality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Festival & Events Senior Manager
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Dubai
2017.01 - Current
- Work collaboratively with the festivals and events team to achieve the events plan and objectives.
- Prepare a post report on details related to the task and make recommendations for improvement for the future.
- Integrate best practices from the events industry into the logistical planning phases.
- Manage the allocation of resources and identification of supplier requirements in order to support the successful planning of festival and non-festival events.
- Manage implementation of assigned special projects, ensuring adherence to set budgets, timelines and objectives.
- Provide recommendations on potential improvement areas and solutions for any issues that have been highlighted in the satisfaction reports regarding events.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Head of Events Section
Dubai Crown Prince Office
Dubai
2016.05 - 2017.01
Senior Events Officer
Dubai Crown Prince Office
Dubai
2014.05 - 2016.01
Senior Executive Media Department
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCDTA)
Sharjah
2010.08 - 2014.01
- Provide full assistance and support to the Media Department.
- Attend all marketing related meeting, and any other meetings of which attendance is required.
- Update SCTDA staff with all of the News about SCTDA in any source.
- Co-operate and provide assistance when needed to SCTDA staff.
- Follow up with Newspapers and Media to publish SCTDA News.
- Assist in preparing the Media annual plan.
- Provide the necessary feedback and assist in preparing the annual end-of-year Report for all the attended events and exhibitions and SCTDA news.
- Supervise and attend all local events and exhibitions required Media.
- Handling SCTDA Social Media Accounts in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
- Do a Monthly plan for all Social Media with a weekly report about the results of the Social Media of the week.
- Create computation and new ideas to support SCTDA accounts.
Senior Executive Events Department
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCDTA)
Sharjah
2010.08 - 2013.03
- Provide full assistance and support to the Events Department.
- Attend all marketing related meeting, and any other meetings of which his attendance is required.
- Update SCTDA staff with all of the local events and exhibitions.
- Share various gathered information with SCTDA staff.
- Submit a daily report of the important work done during the day.
- Assist in preparing the Events annual plan for the expected local events and exhibitions.
- Provide the necessary feedback and assist in preparing the annual end-of-year calendar for all the attended events and exhibitions locally.
- Supervise and attend all local events and exhibitions.
- Prepare a full report on each event separately, along with the recommendations and comments.
Coordinator Events department
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCDTA)
Sharjah
2007.07 - 2010.08
- Provide full assistance and support to the Events Department.
- Update SCTDA staff with all local events and exhibition.
- Share various gathered information with SCTDA staff.
- Co-operate and provide assistance when needed to SCTDA staff.
- Follow SCTDA policy and guidelines.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration
Higher College of Technology HCT - Sharjah men's College
Sharjah, UAE12.2009
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Public Relations skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event planning
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Communication strategy
- Creative problem solving
- Operations planning
Accomplishments
- Distinguished employee for 2012 in Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority
- Winning first place in Fazza Photography Competition in two years respectively, 2007 and 2008
Language
English
Arabic
Custom Section
- 2006, 3 days, Emirates Post through higher colleges of Technology
- 2005, 1 month, Modhesh City during Dubai Summer Surprises
- 2007, 1 month, Modhesh City during Dubai Summer Surprises
- 2005, 1 month, Dubai Airport during Dubai Summer Surprises
- 2005, 1 month, Dubai International Airport in PR department
- 2005, 1 month, Dubai Islamic Bank
Volunteer Experience
- 2011, Participating in Sharjah Theater Days
- 2011, Participating in Arab Media Form- Dubai
- 2009-05-27, Participating in Sharjah Economic Excellence Award in Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- 2009-06-28, Participating in 'Big House of Fun' in Al Qasba Development Authority
- 2009-03-18, Participating in the Youth Forum in Youth Centers
- 2007-2009, Participating in the organization of the Camp Hope for the Disabled
- 2008-2009, Participating in Etisalat – Sharjah Water Festival
- 2007-2009, Participation in Al Qasba Food Festival
- 2008-01-27, Participating in the organization of the Camp Hope for the Disabled
- 2008-02-27, Participating in organization of the Presidents Cup F2000 Championship, Khorfakkan Sharjah
- 2008, Participating in Islamic Art Festival in eleventh session
- 2008-05-15, Participating with UAE Down Syndrome Association
- 2008, Participating in Fazza Championship
- 2007-12-13, Participating in the organization of the Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship
- 2007-02-16, Participating in the organization of the first championship to go Balbosaleh for people with special needs
- 2007-2012, Participating in Sharjah Heritage Days Festival
- 2007-03-30, Participating in evening charity event 'Ahmed Bu Khater'
- 2007, Participating in the organization of the annual poetry evenings mounted in higher technical colleges
- 2006-04-12, Participating in the representation of the higher technical colleges in the course of education and training in Dubai
- 2006-11-09, Participating in the Special Olympics organization Championship (Session Zayed goodness) of the period
- 2006-2007, Participating in the organization of the book fair balance Sharjah
- 2006-2007, Participating in SMC Student Council in Higher Colleges of Technology
- 2006-2007, Participating in MOSAIC in Higher Colleges of Technology
- 2005-02-13, Representing the higher technical colleges in the Shura Council, youth centers and emerging
- 2005-03-02, Participating in the festival confidence in The Charitable Trust Club for the Disabled
- 2005-03-16, Representing the UAE in the Youth Forum on the Gulf activate their role in democratic life in the Gulf
- 2005-11-24, Organizing a meeting of the boards of the higher technical colleges in Dubai College students
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Surfing the internet
- Playing football
Projects
- UAE - Kuwait brotherhood for ever campaign in Dubai 2026
- Dubai Shopping Festival 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Dubai Summer Surprises 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- World Padel championship 2022
- Dubai Can campaign 2022
- Dubai Food Festival 2019
- Emirati National Day 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Saudi National Day 2018
- Dubai Summer Surprises 2018
- Modhesh World 2018
- Dubai Padel Master, Deputy head of Media committee 2015
- World Air Games, Deputy head of Media committee 2015
- Participant of Sheik Hamdan Bin Mohamed Initiative for National Knowledge in Sharjah Book Fair 2015
- Fazza’a Italian Open Green cup, Deputy head of Media committee 2015
- DIPC opening Ceremony 2014
- UAE Flag Day 2014
- Nad Al Sheba Sporting Clays Championship, Deputy head of Media committee 2014
- Participant of Sheik Hamdan Bin Mohamed Initiative for National Knowledge in Sharjah Book Fair 2014
- 2011, 2012 Sharjah Light Festival
- 2012 Nation Cup (Khorfakkan)
- 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Annual Staff Party
- 2008, 2009 2011 and 2012 Sharjah Tourism Excellence Award
- 2008 F2 boat race championship
- 2007, 2008, 2009 2010 , 2011 and 2012 Sharjah Water Festival
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 F1 boat race championship
Training
- PMP Exam preparation course, 2019
- The basics of the executive management, 2015
- Modern methods and techniques in the preparation and organization of events and exhibitions, 2015
- Tourism Management course (one year course in AUS), 2013
- GCC Government Social Media Summit, 2012
- Executive Certificate in Festival and Event Management (EIFEM), 2012
- Tourism Management program from American University of Sharjah, 2012
- Pre-intermediate Level 3A course from American University of Sharjah, 2011
- General English Course, 2010
- The basics of photography Course, 2010
- Campaign Planning, 2010
- Speak without fear, 2010
- Project Management for Special Events, 2010
- The Art of photography, 2010
- Sponsorship Evaluation, 2010
- IELTS Pre-Intermediate Preparation Course, 2009
- The art of presentation and diction Course, 2009
- Etiquette and Protocol Course, 2009
- Middle East Corporate Sports Sponsorship Forum Course, 2008
- Business Ethics Course, 2006
- Etiquette Course, 2006
- Leadership Course
- Toast Masters
Interests
- sport in general specially football
- photography and videography
- hiking
Timeline
Festival & Events Senior Manager
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing
2017.01 - Current
Head of Events Section
Dubai Crown Prince Office
2016.05 - 2017.01
Senior Events Officer
Dubai Crown Prince Office
2014.05 - 2016.01
Senior Executive Media Department
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCDTA)
2010.08 - 2014.01
Senior Executive Events Department
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCDTA)
2010.08 - 2013.03
Coordinator Events department
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCDTA)
2007.07 - 2010.08
Diploma - Business Administration
Higher College of Technology HCT - Sharjah men's College