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Fatima Almemari

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Strategic professional specialising in policy development, data analysis, and stakeholder relations within human rights and international relations. Delivers comprehensive research, reporting, and briefings to inform decision-making. Facilitates partnership building and inter-agency collaboration, negotiating agreements to enhance cooperation. Leads teams and manages projects, employing innovative solutions to address complex challenges and advance peacekeeping initiatives globally.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Section, Southwest Asia

Asia and Pacific Affairs Department
Abu Dhabi
2024.03 - 2026.06
  • Shaped UAE foreign policy towards Southwest Asia through strategic section management and comprehensive reporting.
  • Led three-member team to align section initiatives with MOFA objectives, enhancing overall strategic coherence.
  • Researched political, economic, and social developments, providing daily analysis to inform decision-making.

Senior Social Affairs Specialist

Human Rights Department
Abu Dhabi
2022.08 - 2024.02
  • Coordinated ministry and partner engagement, resulting in successful adoption of national legislation.
  • Represented UAE human rights efforts and influenced social-affairs policy through collaboration.
  • Facilitated discussions on draft-resolutions, advocating UAE interests at UN forums.

Special Advisor to the Permanent Representative

Mission of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations
New York
2020.01 - 2022.07
  • Authored policy papers on peacekeeping mandate renewals with in-depth vote recommendations.
  • Drafted national statements and prepared comprehensive pre-meeting briefings for sessions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Attended open and closed Security Council sessions and produced detailed reports to inform decision-making processes.
  • Contributed to the adaptation of working methods within the Security Council (Note 507), enhancing procedural effectiveness and supporting timely resolutions.

Senior Desk Officer

American Affairs Department
Abu Dhabi
2015.07 - 2019.12
  • Managed bilateral relations between UAE and Americas, enhancing diplomatic ties and collaboration.
  • Planned agendas, prepared talking points, and coordinated media coverage for minister visits, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
  • Executed agreements and MoUs, reinforcing economic, legal, and security cooperation between UAE and partner countries.
  • Facilitated visa exemptions and cultivated mutually beneficial partnerships with partner countries.

Education

Executive Education - Public Policy

Harvard Kennedy School
Boston, USA

Postgraduate Diploma - UAE Diplomacy and International Relations

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Abu Dhabi, UAE

BA - Political Sciences, Minor in Film Studies

United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, UAE

Undergraduate Diploma - European Studies

University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Skills

  • Policy development and analysis
  • Research and reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Briefings and position papers
  • Stakeholder relations and negotiation
  • Agreements and MOUs
  • Partnership building
  • Inter-agency coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Event planning
  • Crisis planning
  • Innovation methods
  • Human rights expertise
  • Social affairs knowledge
  • International relations insight
  • Peacekeeping and mediation

Certification

  • Current Trends on International Humanitarian Law and Organizations | AGDA & Dubai Police | May 2023
  • Intensive Course in Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Planning | NCEMA | Feb 2020
  • Innovation Methods Workshop | MOFA | Nov 2015
  • Leadership Program, Level 2 completed | Kafa’at – Emirates Foundation | Jun 2013

LANGUAGES

Arabic – Native
English – Advanced
French – Beginner

Accomplishments

  • Guest speaker, Community Dialogue Initiative on “UAE’s Legacy in Building Positive Reputation” | Nov 2024
  • UAE representative, 68th Commission on the Status of Women, New York | Mar 2024
  • UAE representative, Women’s Rights and Empowerment Conference, Baku | Nov 2023
  • Youth Ambassador, pre-COP28 organising team (volunteer), Abu Dhabi | Oct 2023
  • Participant, 52nd session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva | Mar 2023
  • Attendee, 51st meeting of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights, Rabat | Feb 2023
  • UAE agenda, Special Political & Decolonization Committee, UNGA 74th Session, New York | Sep–Dec 2019
  • Led the organising team, 2nd Political Awareness Forum | 2013
  • Presented a paper, 1st Political Awareness Forum | 2012
  • President, Political Science Club S.P.A.C.E | 2012
  • President, Abu Dhabi Students Council | 2007 – 2009
  • Volunteer member, Red Crescent; presented a paper at the yearly conference | 2006

AWARDS

Creative and Distinguished Youth Award | General Secretariat of the GCC | Jun 2022, Ideal Employee of the Quarter | Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) | Mar 2019, Recognised for exceptional dedication and proficiency in arranging the official visits of HH the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • Mediation for Peace Program | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation & Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey | Oct 2023
  • First Emirati diplomat to join the program; gained expertise in mediation analysis and practice, with emphasis on inclusion and preventive diplomacy.
  • Future Leadership Program | PwC International Limited | Jul 2023
  • Completed a customised 6-month program designed for future leaders at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping Program | AGDA & UN Assistant Secretary-General | Jun 2023
  • Advanced approaches to conflict management, transformation and resolution; peace processes, root causes of conflict, mediation challenges and humanitarian principles.
  • Preparatory Course for the UN General Assembly | UNITAR | Sep 2019
  • Core diplomatic training in preparation for UN General Assembly proceedings.
  • Diplomatic Intensive Training | Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael | Oct 2016
  • Country analysis, bilateral and multilateral negotiation, and protocol, etiquette and communication.
  • Basics of Project Management | SUKAD | Sep 2015
  • Foundational project management techniques for faster delivery and reduced costs.
  • Work Placement Internship | General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi | Nov 2014
  • Contributed to the formulation of public policies spanning safety, security, justice and health.
  • Research-based Internship | Federal National Council | May 2014
  • Conducted research in the parliamentary division.
  • Academic Training Program in Multiculturalism and Leadership | Al Maktoum College of Higher Education | Feb 2014
  • Graduated on the Principal’s List of Outstanding Students.
  • Female Entrepreneurship Program | University of Oxford | Feb 2014
  • Business-plan development with emphasis on creativity and marketing strategies that empower women.

Timeline

Head of Section, Southwest Asia

Asia and Pacific Affairs Department
2024.03 - 2026.06

Senior Social Affairs Specialist

Human Rights Department
2022.08 - 2024.02

Special Advisor to the Permanent Representative

Mission of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations
2020.01 - 2022.07

Senior Desk Officer

American Affairs Department
2015.07 - 2019.12

Undergraduate Diploma - European Studies

University of Vienna

BA - Political Sciences, Minor in Film Studies

United Arab Emirates University

Executive Education - Public Policy

Harvard Kennedy School

Postgraduate Diploma - UAE Diplomacy and International Relations

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy

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