Manager Real Estate

Dalila Abdat

Dubai based, telephone 050******* ******.*****@*****.***

A dynamic, clear and competent communicator in 3/4 languages, with communication management and organisational skills delivering to, and at the highest level.

Operated for over 16 years in the UAE, dealing with high level stakeholders, dignitaries, VIP’s, private individuals, leading representatives of government offices, NGO’s, businesses and the GCC communities, socially on business developments of humanitarian/third world markets, real estate, etc

- Introduced and closed sponsors for the EXPO 2020 Gold Book of Sheikh Mohamed, for Business Women's Council

- Organised Television and Media attendance at 15th and16th Women's Exhibitions

- Sales and Marketing for 15th Women's Exhibition in DWTC and 16th WE at Dubai Ladies Club, Jumeirah

- Successfully introduced and closed the introduction of a technology company into the Qatar market.

- Successfully delivered selection of fashion items for export markets, from well know branded suppliers from Italy, Spain, South America and Algeria.

- Successfully delivering technical equipment across the construction industry as exports from China, Korea and specialist suppliers for the Magreb

- HR responsibilities for the selection of personnel for administration, sales, marketing and Real Estate activities

Capable of interpreting both written and verbal intentions between stakeholders from the varied cultures and backgrounds, whilst defining, interpreting and facilitating key objectives and successful delivery of joint agreements for all interested parties.

Languages, Competency, 5 = Excellent

Understanding Spoken Written

French 5 5 5

Arabic 5 5 5

English 5 4 4

Italian 4 3 2

Career - current

Acting as freelance on administration support for linguistics, marketing, sales support of both international trade groups, independent private companies, and companies looking to investigate/develop local business ventures and operations, specifically focusing on European and Americas business development in the region, GCC and MENA

2014/2015/16 Activities

BeautyWorld at DWTC for Italian Pavillion, Airport Show for American Pavillion, setting up SME for Emirati.

Involved in establishing a unique, international fashion event, Introduced and Closed for an Emirati petroleum products manufacturer/supplier for new markets in Bangladesh, Korea, Vietnam, establishing distribution agents for all markets. Facilitating US Company high tech products at specialist tradeshow in Dubai, identifying opportunities on behalf of marketing and media group from Dubai, in association with Spanish and South American suppliers for new trade show in the GCC/MENA region, Beauty World at DWTC for Italian Pavillion, Airport Show at DWTC for German Pavillion

2013 Activities

Promoting Dubai Expo 2020 on behalf of Emirates Business Women’s Council for engaging sponsors from the local and international business communities, at WTC, International Arabian/Equine Horse Fair and Event 2013, Dubai, BeautyWorld at DWTC for Italian Pavillion, Arab Health within the Belgian Pavilion, Customer Surveys for the German Pavilion at Paperworld & irport Show, Facilitated the Opening of Sharjah Expo Centre Motor Show

2012 Activities

Congress Halal, presenter Arabic/English, GITEX Dubai WTC 2012, Big 5 Show for Belgium Pavillion, Sharjah/Dubai Jewellery Show for Euro Pearl, Airport Show representing German Company, Paperworld for Italian Company, MedLab for SEFA, US Sponsor – representation, translation and introduction support services and facilities - as freelance hostess exhibitions and trade shows responsibility for registration allocation, international Companies representation including translation, products demonstration and presentation, introduction to investors/local partners and representative agents. Products and services related to latest exhibitions including Arab health exhibition and Gulf food exhibition

2008 to 2012 – Development Executive, Abra Group Ltd, Dubai/Doha

For all above periods, engaged to provide multi-lingual support across the GCC/MENA region, in connection with international development projects from concept to operation, in particular, waste to energy and environmentally sustainable projects, the focus being to support the future changes to eliminate dependence on fossil fuels and similar types of green technologies.

2004 to 2008 - Real Estate, Freelance Agent for International, private owners

Responsible and arranging for local and other nationals, for French and local properties to rent, buy, or sell for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, introduce prospective clients, arrange for visit of clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and finalise real estate contracts.

1997 to 2008 – Office Manager for Import/Export Company in Dubai.

Managing all aspects of European Head office staff visits and accommodations, while discussing and negotiating import/export contracts. Managing the preparation of tender enquiries and tendering bids for projects in Libya and all liaison for completion of specifications and tendering from international suppliers.

1994 to 1996 – Personal Assistant & Office Manager - Tunisia

Working in the local office for an English Pharmaceutical Consultant as PA and Office Manager. Dealing with all local authorities for importing equipment, preparing documentation and correspondence in Arabic, French & English, with client, local consultants and all local & expatriate contractors

1992 – 1994 – Events Organiser/Manager

Securing sponsorship and arrangement of all displays, product and company materials, stand representation and follow up contacts and contracts, for multi-disciplines, venues, medical, technical, consumer products – fashion/cosmetics, etc

Visa :- Can be retained as independent

Interests and Hobbies

Integration of varying cultures into the GCC/MENA regions, The developing markets of the region, with knowledge transfer/integration on humanitarian projects, particularly North Africa, Development of Fashion Brands in the GCC/MENA Region, Classical Music, Modern Entertainment Developments

Computer Skills

All Microsoft Office, Internet and web browsing searching, Skype, etc; capabilities

Education :-

1989 – 93 - Tunis University for administrative and public and international law (Masters )

1985 – 88 - Lille University for Legal – French System

1985 – Baccalaureate, Algiers College – O.Racim

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