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Amal Habash

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I am Amal Habash, a results-driven Director of the Commercial Affairs Department with over a decade of experience in Sharjah’s economic development landscape and more than a decade as a professional announcer across…

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I am Amal Habash, a results-driven Director of the Commercial Affairs Department with over a decade of experience in Sharjah’s economic development landscape and more than a decade as a professional announcer across Emirates Media Radio and Sharjah Media Corporation. I hold a Professional Doctorate in Business Administration and a strong track record of building public-private partnerships, driving commercial services, and leading national entrepreneurship initiatives. I thrive in challenging environments where I can contribute to organizational growth and personal development.

My career has spanned strategic leadership, media relations, and program development—from shaping national entrepreneurship programs and licensing frameworks to broadcasting and media coverage of economic events. I am passionate about leveraging research, leadership, and communication to deliver impactful economic development outcomes and innovative marketing for government and private sector initiatives.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government

Work experience· 7 roles

Director of the Commercial Affairs Department · Sharjah Economic Development Department - Government of Sharjah - UAEJan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Directed the department established under the Ruler's directives; led economic support and strategic public-private partnerships to back national projects and citizen entrepreneurs; developed commercial development services, exhibitions marketing, and electronic marketing; submitted development proposals and managed economic services projects, with notable initiatives including a national entrepreneurship program, the BIRAQ license for national business incubators, and licensing for home-based food activities and a national activity marketing app.

Deputy Project Management · Government of Sharjah - UAEJan 2014 – Oct 2025 · 11 yrs 10 mos

Planned and led teams to develop the SME sector in Sharjah, focusing on national home projects to obtain accreditation licenses; targeted youth, students, families, and productive citizens; implemented a hotline service, home licensing services, and cooperation agreements with social agencies.

Head of the Business Development and Commercial Centers Department · Government of Sharjah - UAEJan 2012 – Oct 2025 · 13 yrs 10 mos

Oversee the emirate's commercial promotion through shopping centers; organized trade delegations, commercial centers, and exhibitions.

Head of the Media and Public Relations Department · Department of Economic Development in Sharjah - UAEJan 2011 – Oct 2025 · 14 yrs 10 mos
Announcer · Emirates Media Radio Abu Dhabi - UAEJan 2007 – Oct 2025 · 18 yrs 10 mos
Announcer · Sharjah Media Corporation - UAEJan 2005 – Oct 2025 · 20 yrs 10 mos
Announcer · Sharjah Media Corporation - UAEJan 2005 – Oct 2025 · 20 yrs 10 mos

Education

Professional Doctorate in Business Administration · Ain Shams University (Faculty of Commerce)2030 – 2023
Master of Strategic Planning and Leadership · Horizons University College2030 – 2014
Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations · Ajman University of Science and Technology2030 – 2006
Diploma in Business Administration · Higher Colleges of Technology - Dubai2030 – 2000

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