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.

Amal Habash

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.

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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.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of the Commercial Affairs Department at Sharjah Economic Development Department - Government of Sharjah - UAE
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
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 at Government of Sharjah - UAE
January 1, 2014 - October 15, 2025
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 at Government of Sharjah - UAE
January 1, 2012 - October 15, 2025
Oversee the emirate's commercial promotion through shopping centers; organized trade delegations, commercial centers, and exhibitions.
Head of the Media and Public Relations Department at Department of Economic Development in Sharjah - UAE
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Managed media and journalistic operations, covered economic events and exhibitions locally and internationally.
Announcer at Emirates Media Radio Abu Dhabi - UAE
January 1, 2007 - October 15, 2025
First live female voice for a morning talk show; hosted The Holy Quran program, which gained significant popularity across the Emirates.
Announcer at Sharjah Media Corporation - UAE
January 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
First and youngest professional female broadcaster presenting news and talk shows on Sharjah TV, achieving professional media presentation.
Announcer at Sharjah Media Corporation - UAE
January 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Presented major news and live dialogue programs with a group of cultural and scientific figures during morning and evening slots.

Education

Professional Doctorate in Business Administration at Ain Shams University (Faculty of Commerce)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Strategic Planning and Leadership at Horizons University College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations at Ajman University of Science and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Business Administration at Higher Colleges of Technology - Dubai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government