Hani Alsuwaidi
Dubai, ,UAE
Summary
[Professional Summary] An experienced and accomplished Cinematic Director and Security Media Officer at Dubai Police with over 25 years of expertise in the media industry. Holds a Master's degree in Visual Arts with a specialization in Cinema and Television from Griffith University, Australia. A creative leader with a strong background in film production and an extensive track record of accolades. Also serves as the Artistic Director of the Al Ain Film Festival.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
artistic director
Al
01.2019
- Directed the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi in 2008 - Worked as a program manager for the Dubai International Film Festival in 2005 - Served as a judge on various film and media festival juries
presenter
01.2011
- Professional Experience]
director, officer, television director
Dubai Police
01.1997 - Current
- Years of experience in, , head of artistic production, head of the television programs department, and director of the Media Department (Acting) at Dubai Police, - Collaborated as a director, presenter, and news reader with various government and private TV networks, including Dubai Media Corporation and Sharjah Media Corporation
journalist and trainee editor
Al Bayan newspaper
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Collaborated as a presenter and director with various television channels, including Stars Satellite TV Network and Dubai Sports Channel
Education
Diploma - Law
Dubai Police Academy
Drama Directing Course for Cinema and Television, Media Training Center, Egyptian Radio and Television Union - Film Directing Course, Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi - Television Presentation and News Reading Course, Sharjah TV - Digital Television Editing Course - undefined
Media Training
Center - undefined
Cairo University
Total Quality Management Course, Dubai Police Academy - Organizational Leadership Workshop - undefined
Cinematic Photography Course, Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Community Development - undefined
2011
Master of Visual Arts - Cinema and Television
Griffith University
2010
Postgraduate Diploma - Mass Communication
Cairo University
2004
Bachelor's degree - Mass Communication, Radio and Television
International University of Egypt
2000
Skills
- Certificate of Appreciation for Executing the Electronic Link between Police Departments in the UAE
- Skills and Abilities]
- Strong leadership and management skills, even under high-pressure circumstances
- Innovative and able to motivate and inspire team members
- Effective in group dynamics and teamwork
- Skilled in computer usage, various software (document management, graphics, audio, and video editing)
- Extensive media network, including visual, audio, and print media
- Experience in working with production companies, suppliers, event organizers, and public relations firms
- Business development
- Recruiting and hiring
Additional Information
- [Awards] - , Best Narrative Film Award for "Jewel" at the Emirates Film Festival, 2003 - Best Narrative Film Award for "Jewel" at the Beirut International Film Festival, 2003 - Awards for Writing and Acting at the Cairo Radio and Television Festival, 2003 - Bronze Award for Best Film at the Baghdad International Film Festival, 2005 - Appreciation Certificate from the Carthage Film Festival, 2004 - Appreciation Award for Outstanding Cinematic Efforts from the Middle East International Film Festival in Abu Dhabi, 2007 - Outstanding Employee Award at Dubai Police, 2003 - Best Gulf Feature Film Award for "The Hotel" at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, 2009 - Best Emirati Short Film Award for "Little Sorrows" at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, 2009
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Timeline
artistic director
Al
01.2019
presenter
01.2011
director, officer, television director
Dubai Police
01.1997 - Current
journalist and trainee editor
Al Bayan newspaper
01.1993 - 01.1995
Diploma - Law
Dubai Police Academy
Drama Directing Course for Cinema and Television, Media Training Center, Egyptian Radio and Television Union - Film Directing Course, Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi - Television Presentation and News Reading Course, Sharjah TV - Digital Television Editing Course - undefined
Media Training
Center - undefined
Cairo University
Total Quality Management Course, Dubai Police Academy - Organizational Leadership Workshop - undefined
Cinematic Photography Course, Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Community Development - undefined
Master of Visual Arts - Cinema and Television
Griffith University
Postgraduate Diploma - Mass Communication
Cairo University
Bachelor's degree - Mass Communication, Radio and Television
International University of Egypt
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