Moustafa Ibrahim is an Australian national of Egyptian descent currently working as a Political and Economic Advisor for the UAE Embassy in Canberra. He has over 23 years of experience in political, economic, and social analysis. He holds a PhD in Environmental Legal, Administrative and Economic Sciences from Cairo University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Economic and Regional Development from New England University in Australia. Ibrahim is fluent in Arabic and English and has published several articles on topics related to international politics, human sciences, and environmental sciences.

1. Moustafa IbrahimPolitical and Economic Advisor
Phone Number: +97150 555 0527 (UAE) - +61 452 177 273 (Australia)
 Email Address: dr.mousteid@gmail.com
 Nationality: Australian  Date of Birth: 01/10/1964
I speak,write and read Arabic and English.
A great knowledge of computer and internet.
A great knowledge of the global and regional issues.
A great ability of preparing reports and writing books.
A great ability of delivering lectures and presentations.
A great knowledge of handling and analysis the financial and economic data
A moderate knowledge of statistical analysis tools ( e view – econometrics)
Experience:
Work as advisor at MOD and basically responsible for:
 Revise the global trends and foresight study.
 Revise the strategic threats for UAE study.
 Prepare ad-hoc reports ( more than 600 reports cover different domains)
 Take part in drawing the different functions of the future MOD's policies.
 Discuss the reference guides for different studies such as terrorism, border
security, and maritime security. Mass destructive weapons.
 Take part in local conferences and workshops organized by the Emirates
policy centre and Emirates centre for strategic studies and many other think
tanks.
 Draw scenarios for MOD to deal with domestic and regional threats.
 Provide academic advice to junior researchers.
 Provide academic and professional advices to seniors and bosses.
2014 – Current
I am employed by UAE Embassy in Canberra as a Political and Economic adviser.
 I am in the International Trade and Political Department at the Embassy,
and the main role undertaken by me is to provide strategic economic and
political analysis to the Mission representing the interests of these
Embassies in Australia.
 I am responsible for analysing white papers, briefing papers and profoundly
economic and political reports concerning the crucial global current
situations and topics.
 I have an extensive knowledge of political and economic policy on an
international level, public policy and international relations, and experience
in the analysis and understanding of international treaties, Free Trade
Agreements as well as UN Conventions.
2011- 2014
Work as the head of the tri-lateral technical cooperation in the Egyptian fund for
technical cooperation with Africa in which I was responsible for the following:
 Enhance the technical cooperation the international and regional donors to
2007 - 2011

2. work in African countries.
 Prepare MODs as a framework between the fund and the other donor.
 Hold interviews with experts who work in African countries.
 Suggest new cooperative domains with donors in agricultural, health,
women empowerment, and industrial fields.
 Deal with all political and economic departments in the Egyptian MOFA.
 Prepare political, economic and technical reports to the Egyptian mistrial
office.
TrainingCourses:
 Advanced Management Program. 2006
 Information System and Computer Sciences. 1999
 Environmental Assessment Impact. 1998, 2005
 Information Security.
 Governmental Accounting
1990, 2000,
2007
 Protocol rules.
 Research methodologies – King’s College
1989, 1995,
2007
Articles Published:
 International Politics Journal. 2000, 2009,
2010, 2011,
2012
 Human Sciences Journal. 2013
 Environmental Sciences Journal. 2000, 2006
 Preparing White Book on the activities of the Egyptian Fund for technical 2003-2007
Education:
 PhD in Environmental Legal, Administrative and Economic Sciences-
Cairo-Egypt. Thesis is "the impact of linkage of investment with
environmental standards on sustainable development "Egyptian Economy
as a model".
2007
 Master in Economic and regional development, New England University,
Australia.
In progress
 Master in "The Role of International organizations in the Economic and
Social Development in Developing Countries-Cairo-Egypt.
2000
 Master in the international political relations- Stockholm uni. 2002
 Two Diplomas in Arabic-English Translation.
 Diploma in Economic Studies. Research on Egyptian diplomacy of
development.
 Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration. Department of
international trade.
1986
 Certificate in business administration-Australia College. 2011

3. cooperation with Africa.
 The world of Economic Journal. 2012
 International information net. 2008-2012
Conferences
 Arab Strategy Forum – Dubai 2015
 Gulf security workshop in EPC. 2015
 Abu Dhabi second forum in EPC. 2015
 Energy conference in Abu Dhabi. 2015
 Russian- GCC relations round-table. 2015
 Management of Human Resources and Career Path Changing. 2013
 Human Resources and Capital Investment Crisis in Developing Countries. 2013
 Globalization and Poverty and Social responsibility. 2012
 Participation in workshops in Alex. Library, research national center and
juridical studies centre.
2007
 Trade and Investment conference in Canberra. 2009
 After-Durban developments in Department of Climate Change –Canberra. 2010
 The role of social media in Arab uprising-lowy institute-Sydney. 2011
 The Australian white paper towards Asia-DEFAT-Canberra.
 Round-table discussion on livestock- department of agriculture- Australia.
2011
 Round table discussion on RIO+20 in department of climate change-
Australia.
2013
 Expo the Australian-Arab chamber held in Sydney. 2012
ProfessionalExperience:
 Economist & political analyst in Canberra. 2011-2014
 Having 23 years of deep-rooted experience in the field of political,
economic and social analysis.
 Served in Egyptian missions accredited to Geneva-Sweden-Milan-Dubai-
Canberra (financial, economic and political affairs).
1997, 2000,
2003, 2007,
2008
 Having profound background on the Australian economic, political and
social scene.
 Having the capacity to link and analysis all the issues related to the Arab –
Australian relations.
 Worked as a lecturer of Economic studies in public and private institutions
in Egypt for almost nine years.
1995-2000,
2003-2007
 Worked in collaboration with international donor organizations such as
JAICA, KOICA, IDB, COMESA.
 Worked in politics planning department, international cooperation
department and economic affairs department.
 Worked as assistant lecturer and a lecturer in some private Egyptian
colleges and institutes.
 Worked in The Egyptian Fund for Technical Cooperation with Africa. 2003- 2008
 Worked in Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 1990-2003
 Worked in public relations in Cairo Opera House. 1988-1990

4. Letter of Recognition
 USA Embassy to Egypt.
 Indian Embassy to Egypt.
 Information technology department in MOFA.
 The Egyptian fund for technical cooperation with Africa.
 Egyptian Embassy to STCK-HOLM.
 UAE Embassy in Canberra.
Skills:
 Friendly
 Hard worker
 Communications skills
 Interpersonal skills
 Team work skills
 Planning/organising skills
 Flexibility
 Positive attitude
 Self-confidence
 Management skills
 Computer skills
 Ability to negotiate
 Ability to work under pressure
 Accuracy
 Managing people
Availability:
Start of November 2016
Reference:
1. Mohamed Elmanei – Diplomat at MOFA 0556 832 721
2. Abdulla Alhashmei – Major General at
MOD
0506 188 616