FALAH ALQAHTANI
ABUDHABI-(ALAIN),UAE
Summary
A highly experienced and results-driven leader with over 40 years of expertise in leadership, management, strategic defense communication, operational and strategic planning and commanding, proven ability to drive organizational success by focusing on achieving goals, delivering impactful results, skilled in developing and executing strategic initiatives that align with long term objectives and optimizing operational performance, experienced in measuring progress and performance trough applying key performance indicators(KPI) and performance metrics in the organization, to ensure continuous improvement and successful outcomes and committed to delivering measurable results that contribute to institutional growth, success and long term sustainability.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Ast undersecretary, Policy & defense communication
UAE ministry Of Defence
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2020.01 - 2023.02
Ast Undersecretary For policies, Strategic Affairs
UAE Ministry of Defense
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2017.07 - 2020.01
Executive Chief Of Policies & Cooperation
UAE Ministry of Defense
Abu Dhabi
2014.11 - 2017.07
Deputy Director Of Joint operation Center
UAE Armed Forces GHQ
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2009.07 - 2014.11
Head Of Reasearch and Studies department
UAE Joint Command & Staff College
Abu Dhabi
2006.07 - 2008.08
Head Of Airforce Department
UAE Joint Staff College
Abu Dhabi
2004.07 - 2005.07
Directing Staff
UAE Joint Staff College
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2003.05 - 2004.07
Operation, Evalution, and HR staff
UAE AIRFORCE
Abu Dhabi
1996.03 - 2003.05
Commander of UAE Falcon/4 task force
UAE AIRFORCE
Kosovo
2000.08 - 2001.01
several positions in flying Squadrons
UAE AIRFORCE
ABUDHABI, UAE
1984.11 - 1996.02
Education
Diploma - Military OPeration
UAE Joint & Command Staff College
Abu Dhabi, UAE 1997.06 - 1998.06
Diploma - Military Studies at operational level
Joint Staff & Command Course
UK 1999.06 - 2022.06
National and International security
Harvard University
Boston US 2011.08 - 2011.08
Business
Harvard University
Boston USA 2015.09 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Arts in History - History
Beirut Arab University
Beirut, Lebnon 1996.06 - 2003.06
Master of Science in National security - Strategic Studies
National Defense University
Washington, USA 2005.06 - 2006.06
Master's degree of International Relations - International Relations
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi, UAE 2018.09 - 2020.08
Doctor of Philosophy in National Strategy - National Stategy
Military Acadamy For higher studies & strategy
Cario, Eygpt 2020.11 - 2024.11
Skills
- Strategically Oriented Professional with extensive Experience in Both Operational and strategic roles
- Strong decision-making skills, with demonstrated ability to make sound, data-driven decisions that drive that improve growth and improve performance
- Demonstrated leadership in chairing high-level committees and successfully leading key initiatives and strategic projects at ministry of Defense level,
- Proven expertise in fostering inter-agency collaboration with various government entities, enhancing national coordination,
- Working alongside international partners to align national defense and security strategies
- Experience on reviewing organizational capabilities with strong focus on performance enhancement,
- Skilled in developing and implementing long-term strategic plans to drive organizational transformation and performance to achieve organizational objectives,
- Have leadership cross-functional collaboration, and deep understanding of defense and national sector dynamics and international relations
- Expert in overseeing Development of laws, agreements and policies, ensuring compliance with national and international standard,
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy in National Strategy - National Stategy
Military Acadamy For higher studies & strategy
2020.11 - 2024.11
Ast undersecretary, Policy & defense communication
UAE ministry Of Defence
2020.01 - 2023.02
Master's degree of International Relations - International Relations
Abu Dhabi University
2018.09 - 2020.08
Ast Undersecretary For policies, Strategic Affairs
UAE Ministry of Defense
2017.07 - 2020.01
Business
Harvard University
2015.09 - 2015.09
Executive Chief Of Policies & Cooperation
UAE Ministry of Defense
2014.11 - 2017.07
National and International security
Harvard University
2011.08 - 2011.08
Deputy Director Of Joint operation Center
UAE Armed Forces GHQ
2009.07 - 2014.11
Head Of Reasearch and Studies department
UAE Joint Command & Staff College
2006.07 - 2008.08
Master of Science in National security - Strategic Studies
National Defense University
2005.06 - 2006.06
Head Of Airforce Department
UAE Joint Staff College
2004.07 - 2005.07
Directing Staff
UAE Joint Staff College
2003.05 - 2004.07
Commander of UAE Falcon/4 task force
UAE AIRFORCE
2000.08 - 2001.01
Diploma - Military Studies at operational level
Joint Staff & Command Course
1999.06 - 2022.06
Diploma - Military OPeration
UAE Joint & Command Staff College
1997.06 - 1998.06
Bachelor of Arts in History - History
Beirut Arab University
1996.06 - 2003.06
Operation, Evalution, and HR staff
UAE AIRFORCE
1996.03 - 2003.05
several positions in flying Squadrons
UAE AIRFORCE
1984.11 - 1996.02