Afnan Al-Shuaiby

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Al-Shuaiby at the G8 Deauville Partnership: Women in Business Conference in London

Afnan Al-Shuaiby (Arabic: أفنان الشعيبي ‘Āfnān ash-Shu‘ībī) is a Saudi national who is the former Secretary General and Chief Executive of the Arab British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) in London, England.[1] She has held various positions in Saudi Arabia in education, and foreign companies in the USA.[2] She sits on the boards of many organizations.[3]

Early life[edit]

Al-Shuaiby spent much of her early childhood in England. She completed her undergraduate education in Riyadh before moving to the United States to pursue her postgraduate education.[4]

Education[edit]

Al-Shuaiby was educated at King Saud University, graduating with a degree in English literature. She completed a Master of Arts in Educational Administration at the American University in Washington, D.C. She holds a PhD from George Washington University in Leadership Administration.[5] Al-Shuaiby holds a certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution from the School of International Service, American University Washington, D.C., and Executive Education from the Harvard Kennedy School.[3]

Professional career[edit]

In 2007, Al-Shuaiby was appointed Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the Arab British Chamber of Commerce.[6] Dr. Al-Shuaiby worked as Advisor to the President of the US-Saudi Arabian Business Council in Washington, D.C.[7] and is a member of the Board of Directors of the London-based Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF).[4] Al-Shuaiby is a public speaker, who has delivered speeches events, forums, and conferences on a range of issues, particularly the empowerment of women, women in business, and trade and investment.[8] She contributes a monthly article to Hia Magazine.[9]

In 2019 she was appointed Director General of International Relations at the Saudi Ministry of Culture.[10]

Recognition and awards[edit]

Dr Al-Shuaiby was nominated for the Business Services Award Category in 2009,[11] and she was named "Diplomat of the Year" for the Middle East in 2011 in recognition of her achievements as a foreign diplomat in London by Diplomat Magazine.[12] In the same year, Dr. Al-Shuaiby was the recipient of the World of Difference 100 Award 2011 from The International Alliance for Women (TIAW).[6] Dr Al-Shuaiby topped the list of the 30 most powerful women in Saudi Arabia in 2014 as reported by the Arabian Business website.[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Global Arab Network | First Saudi women - Afnan Al-Shuaiby Named Diplomat of the Year | Economics". Archived from the original on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  2. ^ Marray, Denise. "Saudi Woman Bridges Arab, British Business Worlds". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  3. ^ a b "The U.S. – Saudi Business Opportunities Forum » Dr. Afnan Al-Shuaiby". Archived from the original on 2012-08-25. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  4. ^ a b HaasinKhan-www.omniaconnect.net. "AIWF :Board of Directors". www.aiwfonline.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  5. ^ List of George Washington University people
  6. ^ a b "Femme-o-nomics". Archived from the original on 2013-07-26. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  7. ^ "Business Council Participates in Friends of Saudi Arabia Event - U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council". Archived from the original on 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  8. ^ "Business Real Estate News | Technology | Travel Guide". Archived from the original on 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  9. ^ "د. أفنان الشعيبي | مجلة هي - مجلة المرأة العصرية". Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  10. ^ Dr. Afnan bint Abdullah Al-Shuaiby, Director General of international Relations at the Ministry of Culture Arab News
  11. ^ "Header - Pathfinders Media Recruitment London". Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  12. ^ "Diplomat Magazine - Diplomat Magazine | Diplomat Magazine". www.diplomatmagazine.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  13. ^ "أقوى 30 امرأة سعودية - أريبيان بزنس". أريبيان بزنس. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
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