Afnan Al-Shuaiby Explained
Afnan Al-Shuaiby (‘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
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
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.
Professional career
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). 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
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). Dr Al-Shuaiby topped the listof the 30 most powerful women in Saudi Arabia in 2014 as reported by the Arabian Business website.[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: Global Arab Network | First Saudi women - Afnan Al-Shuaiby Named Diplomat of the Year | Economics . 2013-07-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110526232326/http://www.english.globalarabnetwork.com/2011051910953/Economics/first-saudi-women-afnan-al-shuaiby-named-diplomat-of-the-year.html . 2011-05-26 . dead .
- Web site: Saudi Woman Bridges Arab, British Business Worlds. Denise. Marray. www.khaleejtimes.com. 4 March 2018.
- Web site: The U.S. – Saudi Business Opportunities Forum » Dr. Afnan Al-Shuaiby . 2013-07-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120825085952/http://www.us-saudiforum.com/dr-afnan-al-shuaiby/ . 2012-08-25 .
- Web site: AIWF :Board of Directors. HaasinKhan-www.omniaconnect.net. www.aiwfonline.com. 4 March 2018. 10 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210410213938/http://www.aiwfonline.com/AboutUs/BoardOfDirectors.aspx. dead.
- [List of George Washington University people]
- Web site: Femme-o-nomics . 2013-07-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130726155113/http://femme-o-nomics.com/2012/03/tiaw-world-of-difference-2011-winner-profile-dr-afnan-al-shuaiby/ . 2013-07-26 . dead .
- Web site: Business Council Participates in Friends of Saudi Arabia Event - U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council . 2013-07-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140118100117/http://www.us-sabc.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3474&textonly=0#.UdFe_js3uSo . 2014-01-18 . dead .
- Web site: Business Real Estate News | Technology | Travel Guide . 2013-07-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120624040239/http://www.ameinfo.com/202854.html . 2012-06-24 .
- Web site: د. أفنان الشعيبي | مجلة هي - مجلة المرأة العصرية . 2013-07-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130118140302/http://www.hiamag.com/category/%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%87%D9%8A/%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D9%87%D9%8A/%D8%AF-%D8%A3%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A8%D9%8A/ . 2013-01-18 .
- https://www.arabnews.com/node/1500851/saudi-arabia Dr. Afnan bint Abdullah Al-Shuaiby, Director General of international Relations at the Ministry of Culture
- Web site: Header - Pathfinders Media Recruitment London. 4 March 2018. 4 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180304173924/http://www.pathfindersrecruitment.com/news/78/news-article-detail.aspx. dead.
- Web site: Diplomat Magazine - Diplomat Magazine | Diplomat Magazine . www.diplomatmagazine.co.uk . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140118045833/http://www.diplomatmagazine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=480&Itemid=&ed=20 . 18 January 2014 . dead.
- Web site: أقوى 30 امرأة سعودية - أريبيان بزنس. أريبيان بزنس. 4 March 2018.