Dr. Hamed Bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi UAE www.asf.ae

Dr. Hamed Bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi Founder and Member of the Family Council & House of Al Suwaidi

Dr. Hamed Bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi (FInstLM, FIoD, FInstAM, FRSS, FGS, RSA, F.Inst.TT) is one of Abu Dhabi’s young influential leaders who has been building economic and cultural international relations for his country, the United Arab Emirates, especially with the United Kingdom. Dr. Al Suwaidi has cemented his mark in the cultural and arts world internationally. Now he is focused on cultivating his local heritage and helping young Emirati talents develop and prosper. Dr. Al Suwaidi is also a philanthropist with exceptional contributions to education, arts, and cultural exchange mainly in Abu Dhabi and London.

He was born into a family of prominent personalities that have greatly contributed in shaping the establishment of the United Arab Emirates and in particular the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Dr. Hamed Bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi was born in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 6 July 1983 into an eminent, culture and arts-oriented Emirati family with profound influence in the development and growth of the United Arab Emirates.

His father, H.E Mohamed Khalifa Bin Yousef Al Suwaidi is a diplomat and former advisor to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. He is also the founder of the Bin Yousef Group – a holding group active in multiple sectors including financial investments, asset management, real estate, shipping, travel, and entertainment. He is the second child to Khalifa Bin Yousef Al Suwaidi, a statesman, who played a significant role in Abu Dhabi in the creation of The United Arab Emirates and in the economic and political life at this crucial time.

His Mother, Mouza Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, is the eldest child to H.E Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi the Personal Representative of the UAE President, is the first to read the historic statement of the founding of the United Arab Emirates on 2 December 1971 and served for several years as the first UAE Foreign Minister until his appointment in 2 December 1971 to his current post.

Dr. Al Suwaidi attended Al Nahda National High School in Abu Dhabi. He subsequently attended Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire, UK, where he achieved his A-levels.

Dr. Al Suwaidi graduated in 2004 from Regent’s University, London, with a dual degree, BBA in International Business and a BSc (Hons) in Business Administration. He has an MSc in Strategic Business from the University Of Portsmouth, UK. In 2014, he completed his PhD in Economics & Finance from the University of Portsmouth with the research titled “Stated Preferences for Future Management Developments in the Hospitality Sector, A Case Study of The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE.”

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Training          

Global Entrepreneurship at Buckingham Palace, London, UK Leadership tutorials, practical British army exercises and leadership in the military context, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Britain Special Forces and Global Operations, London, UK "Discussing leadership of the Commonwealth of Nations", The Royal Palace of Marlborough House - Commonwealth HQ, London, UK “The First Future Leaders” led by Wing Commander Richard Pattle the former Master of the Household to THR Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall, UK Global Philanthropy- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), Cambridge, UK Syndicate Work on Sustainability in a Complex World - Cambridge Judge Business School (CBJS), Cambridge, UK Global Media Operating Environment - Downing College, Cambridge, UK Individual Media Training, Location Camera Work and Mock Press Conference - Downing College, Cambridge, UK Open discussion on Leadership in Corporate Environment, Vetiver CEO, London

Career and Activities Banking Dr. Al Suwaidi is an inspirational leader and one of Abu Dhabi’s most respected leading professionals in the finance industry. He has a profound understanding of banking, internal networks and departmental cooperation, including corporate, compliance, international banking and regional subsidiaries, credit and support units, and their involvement with the international subsidiary network.

Dr. Al Suwaidi began his career in September 2004 with The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) where he deepened his experience for thirteen years. He started as a Credit Analyst in the International Banking Division. He was then promoted to Senior Credit Analyst, Business Development Manager, and Senior Manager - Europe. In 2015, he served as the Executive Director of Gulf International & Deputy Regional CEO – Gulf & Africa. In early 2016, he served as the Regional CEO Middle East & Africa until September 2017 where he contributed to the merger and integration between the National Bank of Abu Dhabi and the First Gulf Bank into the First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB. He has served as the bank’s chief representative in the region responsible for all the bank’s interest therein. This has become the largest bank in the Middle East and North Africa.

He has also supported the UAE-UK Joint Governmental Business Council regarding Financial and Professional Services work, focusing on NBAD’s business interests in the UK and the MEA.

Private Office In 2005, in addition to Household operations, Dr. Al Suwaidi started managing his own and his family’s asset management in real estate and financial investments portfolios.

In 2010, he was appointed Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Bin Yousef Group. The company is founded and fully owned by his father, H.E Mohamed Khalifa Bin Yousef Al Suwaidi, a holding group active in multiple sectors including financial investments, asset management, real estate, shipping, travel and entertainment.

In 2014, he established and chaired a general trading firm with UK representation promoting local and foreign investors in the region with several associations across borders called Portsmouth Limited Abu Dhabi. The establishment of Portsmouth was derived from Dr. Al Suwaidi’s strong international professional network in various industries and markets and negotiation and

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international relations skills. His mission has been to combine all of these elements and continue the family’s brand and legacy, started by the late Khalifa Bin Yousef Al Suwaidi. The company’s name reflects his belief in the strength of the family’s trading roots in the ports of the Gulf.

International Relations Dr. Al Suwaidi’s passion to his culture and his country has encouraged him to further promote the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at a national and international level as a powerful brand in tourism and culture.

Inspired by his research on the hospitality sector 2014, he introduced a seat for NBAD to be part of the International Banking Division Head Office with the UAE-UK Joint Governmental Business Council.

In October 2012, Dr. Al Suwaidi led a delegation representing the United Arab Emirates to Hungary to discuss the economic development, cultural and tourism matters between the two countries. In 2013, he met László Kövér, acting President of Hungary and the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary. This visit has greatly contributed in strengthening the economic relations and achieving economic balance between Hungary and the UAE. The meeting has also resulted in initiating the potential collaboration with University of Pécs.

In February 2013, Dr. Al Suwaidi made a special trip to Albania. While exploring potential Emirati opportunities for investment and development he conducted several meetings with the President of Chamber of Commerce, the Ministers of Health, Economics, Education, Culture, Tourism and Youth.

Dr. Al Suwaidi, has greatly contributed in strengthening the joint relations between the UK and the UAE and is one of the initial founders of the UK-UAE Year of Culture. This was announced in November 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales The Patron of UK-UAE Year of Culture.

Patronage      

Patron of the National Portrait Gallery in London, UK (Current) Patron of the Nth Degree Club – Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE (Current) Patron of Lord Mayor Gifford Wood Appeal – City of London, UK (Current) Patron of The Lombard Appeal WCIB – City of London, UK (Current) Patron of the 200th year Anniversary in Commemoration of Waterloo Battle in London, UK (2015) Patron & President of N2N Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE (2013-2015)

Fellowships       

The Institute of Leadership and Management of London, UK (FInstLM) The Institute of Directors, UK (FIoD) The Institute of Administrative Management, UK (FInstAM) The Royal Statistical Society, UK (FRSS) The Geological Society of London, UK (FGS) The Royal Society for Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, UK (RSA) The Institute of Travel & Tourism, UK (F.Inst.TT)

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Memberships and Associations       

The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House The International Institute for Strategic Studies, IISS The City & Guilds of London Association Alumni of the University of Portsmouth Honorary Alumni of the University of Cambridge CISL Honorary Alumni of The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst Alumni Champion – Emirati- UK Alumni Network Abu Dhabi

Titles and Honors The City of London Corporation       

Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of International Bankers, July 2010 Freeman of The City of London, May 2014 Warranted Member of The Guild of Freemen of The City of London (2014) Member of the Lombard Appeal Committee, Mansion House, London (2014) Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, (2015) Liveryman - Society of Arts Scholars (2019) Governor - Royal Humane Society (2019)

The City of Glasgow Incorporations    

Burgess of the City of Glasgow, December 2015 Freeman of the City of Glasgow, December 2015 Elected Member of the Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow, December 2015 Honorary Member and Member of The Incorporation of Weavers in Glasgow, November 2016

Awards Dr Al Suwaidi was awarded the Licentiateship and Graduateship Awards in Management from the City & Guilds of London Institute in recognition of his achievements in Education, Training and Employment both in 2010.

Personal Interests Arts, Culture and Poetry Dr. Al Suwaidi’s interests are focused on exploring and understanding global cultures with great interest in world history, especially that of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and The United Arab Emirates as a whole. In addition, he exhibits a special interest in breeding specific species of mammals and birds. Dr. Al Suwaidi is a passionate enthusiast of the English Heritage and is an ardent antiques’ collector, specifically classical frames. He also enjoys traditional bespoke gentlemen fashion including Emirati, English, Scottish and Bavarian. In addition to country horse riding, hunting, gardening, farming and playing chess. Having been raised in a family of renowned poets including his very own brother, Ahmed Bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Dr. Al Suwaidi greatly enjoys listening and reciting.

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Initiatives Abu Dhabi Tartan Al Suwaidi Tartan Carrying the colours of Red, Green, White, and Black, combine to symbolize the Arab Unity. The tartan was designed in a symmetrical manner to give equality and importance to each color and what it symbolizes. The red was chosen to be slightly more dominant as it represents the flag of Abu Dhabi, the Capital Emirate and the largest City in the United Arab Emirates. A woven sample of this tartan is held within the Scottish Register of Tartans for the “Al Suwaidi of Abu Dhabi (Personal)” for permanent preservation in the National Records of Scotland. Registered on the 1st of September 2016 and weaved

by Houston Kiltmakers in Paisley.

Abu Dhabi Tie A special design by Dr Al Suwaidi carrying the emblem of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The dark-blue necktie embroidered with Abu Dhabi’s emblems of red, white, and black coloration finds the superb balance between classic design and modern styling. The custom-made patriotic necktie reflects an authentic image of Abu Dhabi. The tie is manufactured by Benson & Clegg, one of the oldest silk weavers in England. The tie is one of the specially manufactured collection which also includes cufflinks and lapel pin. The items have been presented to the General Secretariat, of the Executive Council, local authority of Abu Dhabi, in August 2017.

AlSuwaidi Foundation The Al Suwaidi Foundation focuses on preservation and the continuing development and growth of the cultural and artistic heritage of the United Arab Emirates. Founded

by Dr. Hamed bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi. In 2019, the Al Suwaidi Foundation manages the enduring legacies of its late family members and undertakes projects designed to further the cultural heritage and identity of the nation.

Abu Dhabi Arts Society The Abu Dhabi Arts Society (ADAS) organization, founded by Dr. Hamed Al Suwaidi, fosters inclusivity in the local arts’ community and build bridges between cultural organisations from Abu Dhabi to the world. Encompassing visual arts, poetry and music, ADAS aims to shine a light on traditional and emerging artists from the region and bring together a community of artists, collectors, scholars and enthusiasts for private events, social gatherings and openings. We aim to broaden the reach of these events to encourage a warm atmosphere based on mutual appreciation and engage arts enthusiasts both young and old.

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