Expo 2020 Dubai
Omar Shehadeh has a diverse range of work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Omar started their career in 1993 as a Senior Product Manager at National Paper Products Co, where they worked until 1997. Omar then joined Foster Clark's (Unilever) as a Regional Sales & Marketing Manager until 2002. Following that, they worked at UNICEF as a Regional Donor Relation Manager from 2003 to 2007.
In 2007, Omar joined The Executive Office as an External Affairs Advisor, where they worked until 2009. During this time, they also worked at the Directorate of Energy & Climate Change - Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Senior Executive Advisor, establishing the Directorate and the International Renewable Energy Headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
In 2012, Omar joined Dubai Expo 2020 as a Director of International Engagement. From 2015 to the present, they have taken on various roles at Expo 2020 Dubai, including Senior Vice President of International Affairs & Engagement and Chief International Participants Officer.
In 2023, they will be joining COP28 UAE as the Executive Director of Diplomatic Engagement. Throughout their career, Omar has demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive experience in international affairs, diplomacy, and project management.
Omar Shehadeh's education history includes attending the Lebanese American University. However, no information regarding the degree obtained or the field of study pursued is provided.
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Expo 2020 Dubai
Since the first Great Fair of 1851, World Expos have become one of the world’s largest and oldest mega-events, attracting millions of visitors who explore and discover pavilions, exhibits and cultural events staged by hundreds of participants including nations, international organisations and businesses. In winning the right to host Expo 2020, the UAE and its people set upon a journey that will place the country at the centre of the international stage on the eve of its Golden Jubilee, engaging the global community and creating an immediate and meaningful cultural, social and economic impact. Not only will this be the first time that a World Expo is hosted in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA), it will also be the first Expo in which the majority of visitors stem from beyond the nation’s borders, heralding the most inclusive and international event in World Expo history. At the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai lies our belief in the power of partnership and collaboration in pioneering new paths of development and innovation. This is reflected throughout the event, from our theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, to the strategic public and private sector partnerships that will be built during the planning and delivery of the event, the innovative site design, and the tangible solutions that Expo 2020 Dubai will deliver around our sub-themes of Mobility, Sustainability and Opportunity, on the road to 2020 and beyond.