Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Roles And Responsibilities
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Seminars And Courses
Timeline
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Abdulla Ibrahim Al-Hashmi

Doha

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Gifts and Protocol

Qatar Foundation CPOO
12.2023 - Current

Senior Protocol Officer

Qatar FoundationCEOO
01.2018 - 03.2023
  • Prepares, under the guidance of the Director of Protocol the plan for protocol activities related to events, engagements and appearances of Her Highness within the State of Qatar & outside
  • Liases with various Directorates such as Planning & Programming, Communications, Policy & Research and teams that are planning the event to obtain the confirmed schedule, agenda, and logistics arrangements of the scheduled events, including but not limited to Seating arrangements, entry/exit points, center stage, participants etc
  • Prepares & updates a checklist, based on the received schedules, for all protocol related activities concerning her Highness and makes briefs for Her Highness
  • Prepares, in minute details, the sequence of Her Highness appearance for the event /engagement on advise from the Director of Protocol
  • Prepares & updates the travel plans, accommodation plans, and other travel related requirements and communicates the same to the Travel Coordinator
  • Visits event venues in advance of the event and ensures that listed requirements are being arranged for such as equipment's, gifts, remunerations etc
  • Accompanies Her Highness in her trips, visits and appearances and ensure that protocol activities are executed smoothly
  • Resolves & manages all issues & conflicts that arise before & during the event concerning protocol activities
  • Discharges all post event duties of distribution of gifts, remunerations, thanks and attains closure on even
  • Receives dignitaries & guests of Her Highness and ensures that transport, accommodation arrangements are provided and meetings with Her Highness is as per schedule and plan
  • Ensures that the guests' visit is as per a robust itinerary that enables a good experience of their visit
  • Ensures arrangements made are in accordance with Qatari cultural norms and hospitality also bearing in mind cultural sensitivities and diplomatic protocol
  • Present an impeccable image of the Office at all times
  • Prepares post event reports highlighting lessons learnt and proposes process improvements
  • Presents findings to the Director of Protocol
  • Files and archives event briefings, reports, program for easy retrieval

Protocol Officer

Office of Her Highness the Amir's Consort and Qatar Foundation CPOO
01.2011 - 12.2018

Security

Amiri Guard
07.2007 - 01.2011

Education

Bachelor Of Law -

Applied Science University
Bahrain

Master Of International Trade Law - International Public Law

Nottingham Trent University
UK

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Skills
  • Word Processing
  • Power Point
  • Public Relations
  • Leadership Skills
  • Team Collaboration Skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Influencing Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Personal Performance
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Quick Learner
  • Independent Work
  • Team Work
  • Enthusiasm
  • Motivation

Languages

Arabic
English

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Prepares, under the guidance of the Director of Protocol the plan for protocol activities related to events, engagements and appearances of Her Highness within the State of Qatar & outside.
  • Liases with various Directorates such as Planning & Programming, Communications, Policy & Research and teams that are planning the event to obtain the confirmed schedule, agenda, and logistics arrangements of the scheduled events, including but not limited to Seating arrangements, entry/exit points, center stage, participants etc.
  • Prepares & updates a checklist, based on the received schedules, for all protocol related activities concerning her Highness and makes briefs for Her Highness.
  • Prepares, in minute details, the sequence of Her Highness appearance for the event /engagement on advise from the Director of Protocol.
  • Prepares & updates the travel plans, accommodation plans, and other travel related requirements and communicates the same to the Travel Coordinator.
  • Visits event venues in advance of the event and ensures that listed requirements are being arranged for such as equipment's, gifts, remunerations etc.
  • Accompanies Her Highness in her trips, visits and appearances and ensure that protocol activities are executed smoothly.
  • Resolves & manages all issues & conflicts that arise before & during the event concerning protocol activities.
  • Discharges all post event duties of distribution of gifts, remunerations, thanks and attains closure on even.
  • Receives dignitaries & guests of Her Highness and ensures that transport, accommodation arrangements are provided and meetings with Her Highness is as per schedule and plan.
  • Ensures that the guests' visit is as per a robust itinerary that enables a good experience of their visit.
  • Ensures arrangements made are in accordance with Qatari cultural norms and hospitality also bearing in mind cultural sensitivities and diplomatic protocol.
  • Present an impeccable image of the Office at all times.
  • Prepares post event reports highlighting lessons learnt and proposes process improvements.
  • Presents findings to the Director of Protocol.
  • Files and archives event briefings, reports, program for easy retrieval.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/23/85
  • Nationality: Qatari
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Sports
  • Traveling

Seminars And Courses

  • International Protocol & Etiquette Diploma, Al-Fursan Center Training & Consolations, Doha - Qatar, 06/01/12 - 07/31/12
  • Management strategies of public relations, international etiquette and protocol, 09/01/11
  • Military courses, 07/01/07 - 01/31/11
  • The Government leaders program, Qatar Leadership Centre, Still enrolled
  • Personal leadership skills, QLC
  • Team building, QLC
  • Dealing with the media, Al Jazeera
  • Project management, QLC
  • Strategic Planning, QLC
  • Policy simulation, QLC
  • Planning of operational projects, QLC
  • Search and cryptic equations, QLC
  • Personal driving style, QLC
  • Crisis management in the public sector, QLC
  • Consulting skills, QLC

Timeline

Head of Gifts and Protocol

Qatar Foundation CPOO
12.2023 - Current

Senior Protocol Officer

Qatar FoundationCEOO
01.2018 - 03.2023

Protocol Officer

Office of Her Highness the Amir's Consort and Qatar Foundation CPOO
01.2011 - 12.2018

Security

Amiri Guard
07.2007 - 01.2011

Bachelor Of Law -

Applied Science University

Master Of International Trade Law - International Public Law

Nottingham Trent University
Abdulla Ibrahim Al-Hashmi