Diplomacy and global cooperation · UAE · 1978–
Reem Al Hashimy Life & Career Timeline
Diplomacy, international cooperation and the leadership behind Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Reem Al Hashimy led Dubai’s World Expo bid and delivery while serving as the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation.
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Born in Dubai
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeInternational relations and French
She completed undergraduate studies in international relations and French.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeMaster’s degree
Graduate study deepened her focus on public policy and diplomacy.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeCommercial attaché in Washington
Al Hashimy represented the UAE’s commercial interests at its embassy.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeDeputy chief of mission
She rose to a senior diplomatic role in the United States.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeMinister of State
Al Hashimy joined the federal Cabinet and took responsibility for the Prime Minister’s political-affairs office.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeChairs Dubai Cares
She helped guide a philanthropic organisation expanding education access globally.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeExpo bid leadership begins
Al Hashimy led the national campaign to bring a World Expo to Dubai.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeUAE competitiveness and statistics
She chaired federal work on data, competitiveness and policy measurement.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeDubai wins Expo 2020
BIE member states selected Dubai to host the first World Expo in the MEASA region.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeGlobal summit on conflict violence
She represented the UAE in international cooperation on humanitarian protection.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeInternational Cooperation minister
Al Hashimy assumed the portfolio coordinating foreign assistance and partnerships.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeChairs national SDG committee
She led coordination of the UN Sustainable Development Goals across government.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeExpo postponed during pandemic
The organising team preserved international participation after the event moved by one year.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeExpo 2020 Dubai opens
The six-month global event welcomed 192 participating countries.
Connected: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Source: www.bie-paris.orgExpo closes after 24 million visits
Expo completed its run and prepared the site for a permanent urban legacy.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeCEO of Expo City Dubai Authority
Al Hashimy took responsibility for turning the Expo site into a living district.
Source: www.mofa.gov.aeDiplomacy and humanitarian partnerships
Ministerial engagements expanded cooperation on aid, sustainability and regional stability.
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