Mohamed Abdulaal Email & Phone Number

Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

Was specialised in EU and NATO affairs at European Affairs Sector. Was also designated speechwriter & correspondence composer.Currently a policy analyst at Al-Madar Center. In this role, I am responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on regional and international political, economic, and security issues (especially regarding American and European politics). Keen area of interest is the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Question of Palestine.

Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

Worked in the Human Rights Sector and the Office of the Assistant Minister. Was part of Bahrain’s diplomatic delegation at the Launch of the Bahrain Declaration in Latin America in Brasilia, Brazil. Currently working in the European Affairs Sector. Participated in the 2021 Bahrain-UK Joint Working Group.

Manama, Bahrain

Contributed to combating COVID-19 at the War Room, the centre of operations for the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Taskforce to combat the spread of COVID-19. Earned the Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit for my role in combating the pandemic.

Central Area, Bahrain

First Intern at Tarteeb. Specialised in Marketing Management:Responsibilities:* Social Media Management (Linked-in, Twitter, Facebook)* Marketing Strategy* Events Management (Ahmed Sharif Show)* Press Relations (AlBilad Newspaper, Bahrain This Month)* Brainstorming

Manama, Bahrain

Responsibilities:* Client facing work* Bilingually writing press releases/speeches (Arabic/English)* Organising, planning, and managing branch openings* Developing marketing strategies. * National and international secondary market research. * Social Media management (Instagram)Clients were from a variety of sectors as I worked with: Baker and Spice (Opening and Social Media), Mall of Dilmunia (strategy), Johnny Rockets (Concept and Social Media), Yum Yum Tree (Social Media), Hadeel Fashion(Branding), Cacao Lounge (Marketing Strategy), Nino (Concept), Benefit (Launch of Benefit Pay), Leaves (Press Releases), Al Areen Palace and Spa (Press Releases), Al Aali Shopping Complex (Event planning), Milk (social media), Sukkar (Social Media), Nournet (Marketing Strategy) as well as coordination with all newspapers of Bahrain and magazines such as Sekka Magazine, PowerUp Magazine, and Meyadeen Magazine. During the latter period of work (October 2017-May 2018) I was not a trainee, but rather contributed an HR focused dissertation on the firm.This experience taught me how to implement my theoretical knowledge practically, how hierarchy and bureaucracy can still persist in a small agency, the importance of office dynamics, the demands of work outside of working hours, the importance of meeting deadlines punctually, and the vitality of teamwork in the workplace.

London, United Kingdom

Registered British charity dedicated to alleviating suffering of Syrian civilians.Responsibilities: *Packaging recommendation/decision for donation boxes*Placement of donation boxes* Rebranding* Promotional guidance and recommendations * Skeleton marketing strategy with segmentation

London, United Kingdom

Led a team of students to research reasons for HX90 sales underperformance among the university student demographic. Worked under Arnaud Gutleben Head of Digital Image Marketing UK, Fred Lange Head of Digital Image Sales UK, Mark Gurney Head of Research Europe, and Simona Bara Marketing Manager. Work was time and budget constrained and intensely pressurised. Team members withdrew from University under pressure. Finally, a report and oral presentation was delivered to executives that met client needs in a timely and budgetary fashion.

Capital Area, Bahrain

KPMG is an international professional service firm specializing in audit, tax, and advisory business-business services. I was a part of the advisory team based in Manama, Bahrain. Responsibilities:* Development of global intranet server (knowledge management system) where KPMG Bahrain/Qatar’s contacts, clients, strategies, CVs, and partnerships would be accessible by other KPMG firms around the world. * Webpages development * KPMG Bahrain & Qatar’s rebranding. Software Used:* Adobe Experience Manager* Excel* OutlookClients:Ahli United Bank, Al Khaliji Commercial Bank, Ali Bin Ali Group, Doha Bank, Qatar Commercial Bank, Qatar Foundation, Qatar National Bank, Economic Zones Company (Manateq), Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Gas Transport Company, Qatar Airways, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corp (Nakilat) Q.S.C. Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Olympic Authority, Qatar Museum authority, Qatar Stock Exchange, Qatari Diar, Qatar Railways Company, Qatar Tourism Authority, Qatar University, and others. Bahraini clients include: National Bank of Bahrain, Kuwaiti Finance House, Ministry of Finance, Tamkeen, Ahli United Bank, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, National Bank of Kuwait, Bahrain Bourse, Bahrain Petroleum Company, Investcorp, Central Bank of Bahrain, Khaleeji Commercial Bank, Ithmar Bank, Kanoo Group, BMMI, Nass Corporation, Viva, Batelco, and others.

London, United Kingdom

Contributed to feature film ‘Incredible’*Plot-Contextual Set Design* Script analysis and editing *Feedback provision* Director Shadowing

Master Of Arts - Ma, Middle East International Relations, Upper Second Class Honours

In depth study of the Middle East contextual reality contrasted with established theoretical lenses and academic traditions to arrive.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.) Honours, Marketing, Upper Second Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Kent Arab Society Kent Palestine Society Kent Model United Nations Society Kent Publishing Society Kent.

International Baccalaureate Certificate/High School Diploma, Business/Economics/Social Sciences/History/Humanities/Philosophy/Linguistics, 85%

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, TradeQuest: Stock Market Simulation, Recycling Club, Arabic Newspaper, Yearbook Committee.