yara alawi
@yaraalawi
International relations graduate driving strategic stakeholder engagement.
What I'm looking for
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2021 - 2024
Completed a BA in International Relations focusing on global economic systems, international diplomacy, and political risk.
Jumeirah College
A Levels / GCSEs, Secondary Education
2014 - 2021
Completed secondary education including A Levels in English Literature, Politics, and History and GCSEs including Business Studies and Mathematics.
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