Sole Proprietor

Mideast Business Consultancy

September 2014 to Actually working here

Consultation, Translation and Interpretation Services for various clients in Singapore

Head of Asia Region - Distribution

Al Jazeera Media Network

March 2009 to September 2014

In my capacity as the Head of Distribution and Licensing (Asia), I had established a good understanding of Network's channels and content and helped identify potential satellite platforms in Asia Pacific region. I had also distributed Al Jazeera channels to various cable operators in Asia and hotels worldwide as well as the contents to online platforms. I created the concept and design for Al Jazeera Hotels Website to be used as the marketing and promotional tool for hotel partners.

Sole Proprietor

Middle East Business Consultancy - Singapore

January 2002 to July 2007

I offered Consultation, Translation and Interpretation Services for various Government Ministries and Agencies in Singapore. I also provided consultancy and media related services for the Singapore Ministry of Defence. I provided Arabic to English translation services to Government Hospitals, National Parks, Singapore Tourism Board, Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, National Healthcare Group of Singapore, Legal Firms, Arabic School Programmes and many local and international entities.

Export Manager

Badib and Sons Marketing Consultants - Singapore

January 1999 to September 2001

I managed all exports matters to the Middle East region and ensured that shipments were delivered securely and on-time. As the Export Manager where time is crucial factor, I have gained excellent multi-tasking skills, efficiency and adequacy in handling vital tasks timely and effectively.

Assistant to CEO/Marketing Officer

Abrar Global Asset Managers Sdn Bhd

June 1996 to October 1998

I worked as an assistant and advisor to the CEO and assisted him in exploring, planning and marketing business opportunities to high net worth companies and individuals in the Middle East region. In addition, my deep knowledge of the business culture in the Middle East and South East Asia is a great asset where I was able to provide support for both my company and the Arab investors and assisted them to venture into business partnerships.

Diploma in Information Technology (Distinction)

January 2001 to January 2003

G.C.S.E. (equivalent to GCE A level)

January 1985 to January 1988

Career Goals

At professional level, to excel and grow with the job. At organization's level, strive to achieve excellence and success to employer. I am enthusiastic, flexible and easily adapts to new situations and capable of building strong and continuous business relationships. In addition, I am resourceful, motivated and cooperative team player which would be of great advantage to my employer.

Industries of interest

Nonprofit Association Shipyard Banking / Finance Trade Foreign Trade Events / Conferences Government Hotel Information and Research Internet Media / TV, Radio, Others Mining / Oil / Gas International Organization Advertising / Marketing / PR Services Oil Industry Public Services Supermarket / Mall Transport Tourism

Areas of interest

Administration, Finances, Acountancy, Banking Foreign Trade Hotel Industry / Gastronomy Internet / Web Design Retail / Shops / Stores Logistics / Transportation / Distribution Marketing and Advertising Media / TV, Radio, Others Public Relations Translation / Captions Tourism General Jobs Executive Management

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

Swimming, Football and Reading