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yara alawi

@yaraalawi

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International relations graduate driving strategic stakeholder engagement.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply strategic planning, stakeholder management, and research skills within a collaborative, impact-driven financial or policy organization that supports professional growth.

I am an International Relations graduate with hands-on experience supporting high-impact initiatives in Dubai's financial and business sectors, including internships at DIFC and Forum International. I have proven experience managing cross-functional projects, coordinating VIP delegations, and executing client-facing programs.

During my roles I supported 50+ VIP delegation visits, led a Ramadan gift initiative for 500+ clients, and managed vendor relations across 9+ offices serving 450+ staff. I also conducted market and policy research, synthesized actionable insights, and assisted clients with timely communications.

I bring strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management, strategic planning, and communication skills, and I am eager to apply these strengths to roles that require strategic execution, relationship-building, and operational support in dynamic financial or policy-focused organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Support Intern

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority

Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 (9 months)

Supported 50+ VIP delegation visits and led a Ramadan gift initiative for 500+ clients, improving event coordination and client engagement; managed vendor relations and streamlined workflows across 9 offices serving 450+ staff.

Event Coordination Stakeholder Management Vendor Relations Client Relations Project Support Reporting

Business Support Intern

Forum International

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)

Conducted market research and synthesized findings into actionable insights while managing client communications and ensuring timely follow-ups to support business development activities.

Market Research Client Communication Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Time Management Presentation

Cross Department Intern

Saudi National Bank

Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 (6 months)

Shadowed Marketing, Compliance, HR, and Legal departments to gain exposure to interdepartmental workflows and strategic processes, supporting daily operations and learning compliance requirements.