Hamda AlMarri
Dubai
Summary
To engage, encourage, and equip myself and others to believe in opportunities and thrive for the best outcomes
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
International Cooperation Senior Specialist
Ministry of Education
Dubai, UAE
2026.01 - Current
- Managed internal and external meetings, coordinated task distribution on team members and relevant units, and collaborated cross-functionally for optimized workflow and productivity.
- Coordinated with protocol officials to arrange receptions for external entities, including delegations; followed up on media aspects after meetings; and ensured meeting minutes are prepared and properly raised to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs system.
- Supported processes related to decree issuance and protocol coordination, including travel arrangements, ticket bookings, and preparation of supporting documentation.
Protocol and Hospitality Senior Specialist
Minister of Education - HE Sarah Al Amiri Office, Dubai
Dubai
2024.10 - 2025.12
- Ensuring appropriate hospitality arrangements; and maintaining effective communication with government entities, embassies, and international missions to ensure diplomatic and protocol coordination
- Ensuring the issuance of official invitations and confirming the attendance of VIPs in accordance with approved protocol
- Coordinating with the person responsible for Her Excellency the Minister’s agenda
- Providing necessary details for VIPs to facilitate smooth arrivals
- Preparing all logistic and protocol information to receive delegations from the UAE and abroad
- Receiving Her Excellency the Minister’s guests and guiding them to the meeting venue
Senior Research and Studies Principal Analyst
Minister of State for Advanced Technology - HE Sarah Al Amiri Office, Dubai
Dubai
2022.03 - 2024.10
- Receiving incoming requests directed to the minister and actioning it based on directions
- Auditing and preparation of ministerial decrees and contracts
- Coordinating with internal and external entities
- Documentation of meetings and following up the implementation of the minister’s recommendations and decisions
- Attend external ceremonies as part of the protocol team and receiving VIP guests
- Receiving complaints and actioning them as per directions
International Relations Specialist
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology - HE Sultan Al Jaber Office, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
2019.12 - 2022.03
- Monitor regional and international political developments
- Propose strategic initiatives towards the development of the UAE
- Support in initiatives to expand specific country file relations
- Enhance bilateral partnerships with strategic countries
- Prepare talking points and official letters
- Follow up with stakeholders on specific tasks
- Assist and facilitate internal communication with entities and stakeholders
Internship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
2018.10 - 2018.12
- Analyze specific political topics of concern
- Identify important regional, global, local matters
- Review the outcomes of diplomatic missions and meetings
- Suggest policies to update bilateral relations files
- Assist employees with official reports and diplomatic documents
- Implement the work requirements with caution, confidentiality and accuracy
Education
Bachelor's degree - Humanities and Social Sciences - International Relations
Al Khaleej National School - GEMS
UAELanguages
Arabic Native
Fluent
English Native
Fluent
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Cultural Exchange
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
International Cooperation Senior Specialist
Ministry of Education
2026.01 - Current
Protocol and Hospitality Senior Specialist
Minister of Education - HE Sarah Al Amiri Office, Dubai
2024.10 - 2025.12
Senior Research and Studies Principal Analyst
Minister of State for Advanced Technology - HE Sarah Al Amiri Office, Dubai
2022.03 - 2024.10
International Relations Specialist
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology - HE Sultan Al Jaber Office, Abu Dhabi
2019.12 - 2022.03
Internship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi
2018.10 - 2018.12
Bachelor's degree - Humanities and Social Sciences - International Relations
Al Khaleej National School - GEMS