Salem Al Suwaidi

• Skilled in strategic planning and business development with key strengths in conducting benchmark/
baseline reports, qualitative and quantitative research, and financial business case modeling
• Proficient in policy analysis/ writing, designing KPIs & strategic objectives, defining and structuring
operating and governance models, and identifying/ developing new business offerings
• Developed expertise in various industries, including data regulation and infrastructure,
telecommunications consumer analysis, culture and arts strategies, healthcare policy-writing
• Effective in visualizing analytical data/ key insights, communicating impactful business recommendations,
and articulating current-state assessments through compelling digital/ oral presentations
• Collaboratively managed project timelines, prepared final deliverables, and client & stakeholder
engagement meetings and presentations, ensuring successful project completion

Skills: Research Skills · Presentation Skills · Data Modeling · Client Relations · Budgeting · Problem Solving · Microsoft · Statistics · Strategic Consulting · Corporate Communications · PowerPoint Development · Market Research

Still Operating

• Developing public programming strategy, on a long-term basis, for large-scale festivals and government
clients (e.g., Doha Horticulture Expo, Riyadh 2024 Biennale, UAE Pavilion Expo Osaka 2025)
• Consulted on the development of MiZa Library Collection, 2023 Educational Programming and
long-term MiZa tenancy/leasing, community and partnership strategies
• “Khaleejiness" (Sep 2021) - 6-month exhibition at Manarat AlSaadiyat with 6, 000 visitors, followed by a
publication featuring 16 photographers and 5 academic writers
• “Ybna Al3eid” (Sep 2022) - 3-month exhibition at Bayt AlMamzar, exploring themes of youthfulness and
taboos, followed by a publication print and selected as ArtForums Dubai Critics Pick
• In addition: "Zuhoor" (2023 Manarat AlSaadiyat Curation and Programming), "Getting Over the Color
Green" (2023 Alserkal Avenue Programming), "Disappearing Art Show V2.0" (2024 Alserkal Avenue
Curation), "Treasures Kep Close" (2024 Etihad Museum Programming and Curation), "Spaces that
Remain" (2024 Publication), "Realms in Flux" (2025 Programming, Merin Pavilion @ Sikka Art Festival)

Skills: Presentation Skills · Client Relations · Budgeting · Museum Education · Exhibitions · Curating · Business Management · Strategic Communications

• Worked as the head of activities and gatherings, organizing around 10 events over the course of two semesters. Included collaborations with various societies, unique social events, and development opportunities.
• Developed a community within London, connecting hundreds of Emiratis and those from the UAE, that lived across the UK.
• Built a strong relationship with the UAE Embassy and Cultural Attache.
• Assisted in the rebranding of the social media presence of the society, planning and organizing events at King's College London related to Emirati culture

Skills: Presentation Skills · Client Relations · Communication · Problem Solving · Strategic Partnerships · Business-to-Business (B2B) · Public Relations · Event Management

• Under the Research and Communications strategy team of the UAE London Embassy I completed tasks that were aimed at accomplishing the goals of the UAE mission to the UK.
• Tasks included completing background briefs on individuals the Ambassador would meet, compiling research documents to be used for projects and as reference tools for the embassy, strategizing social media plans, and producing quarterly plans for the embassy.

Skills: Public Affairs · Strategic Communications · Project Planning · Market Research

I successfully developing outreach/marketing strategies and new products for an EdTech startup that focuses on gamifying the process of mentorship and help High School students transitioning into university. I have also assisted in managing a group of interns and running events, as well as initiating efforts to localize the target audience of the organization and focus on UAE outreach.

Skills: Brand Management · Marketing · Formulation · Community Outreach

I have assisted on various tasks throughout the office in terms of daily operations. I have also created and designed a database/catalogue for all the artworks and participants of the AlBurda Islamic Art Festival (2006-2017).

Skills: Cataloging · Qualitative Research · Web Design · Arts Administration