Expertise:
Maritime transportation for the Middle East and India; Shipping; Oil and gas industry; Martime management; Marine surveys and inspections; Port Management
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing tennis; Reading; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration; Diploma in Maritime Arbitration
Affiliations Awards:
Member, Project Management, USA; Member, Academy of International Business, USA; Institute The Nautical Institute; The Chartered Institute of Marketing; Chartered Association of Business Administrators; Member, Chartered Institute of Transport, United Kingdom
Work History:
Maritime Adviser, Chairman Office, Department of Transport, United Arab Emirates (2009–Present); Director Maritime Sector, Department of Transport, United Arab Emirates (2007-2009); Manager Ras Laffan Port, Qatar Petroleum (2003-2007); Marine Fuel G. Manager & D.P.A, APSCO-ExxonMobil, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2001-2003); Appointed Shipping and Operation G. Manager, Barwil Agencies LTD Dammam (1999-2001); Port Captain/Marine Manager and Senior Shipping & Ops. Manager, Barwil Agencies Ltd., Dammam Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1997-1999); Port Captain, Harbour Master, Dena Marine, Dammam Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1995-1997); Cadet, 3rd, 2nd, Chief Mate and Marine Inspector, Sudan Shipping Line (1980-1995)
Charity:
Arab Mariner Industries Association; Local Community of Arab Mariners
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his passion for what he does. He enjoys challenges and creating successful teams.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession when the government needed restructuring. He was asked to take over the maritime sector to create systems and regulations for ports, waterways and transport.
Extended Bio Profile:
Capt. Abdelrahim has two children.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing regulations, waterway management and the maritime industry; Developing codes, standards and infrastructure for waterway management; Completing studies; Founding and developing the waterways management system; Managing, updating and implementing maritime strategy; Advising the maritime security committee; Preparing the Guide to Safe Boating book; Developing the awareness program for the maritime sector
Education Certifications:
Project Management Professional
Awards/Honors:
Sea Trade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Outstanding Achievement Award (2010)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Abdelrahim hopes to change and innovate the maritime industry and help people become more open-minded.