Aysha Al Sawwafi

International Affairs Leader | Bridging Diplomacy & Strategic Relations | UAE Government Engagement

16.4 yrs experienceOil & Energy

Dec 2024Added yesterday

The move

MoveMinistry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة → ADNOC Group

TitleHead of Strategic Relations and Studies → Vice President Internationa Affairs

LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi

Career arcRooted in UAE★

First time at this levelYes ★

Cross-border moveNo — same country

UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★

Native languageArabic

Years in UAE18.3

Total experience16.4 years

ADNOC Group headcount10,001+ employees

ADNOC Group industryOil and Gas

ADNOC Group HQAbu Dhabi

ADNOC Group founded1971

ADNOC Group typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

Vice President Internationa AffairsDec 2024 — Present
ADNOC Group· Full-time
Manager - International Strategic Relations and StudiesJan 2023 — Dec 2024
ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Head of Strategic Relations and StudiesMay 2018 — Present
Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Sr. PLO/ Sr. TranslatorFeb 2014 — Apr 2018
GGAL Air Navigation Services L.L.C.· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
TranslatorMar 2011 — Feb 2014
Emiraje Systems· Abu Dhabi
TranslatorApr 2009 — Jul 2010
CNIA· Abu Dhabi

Education

Abu Dhabi University
Bachelor’s Degree · Double Major: Translation/ TEFL, Minor: Business Administration2003 — 2008
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Master of Science - MS · Innovation and Change Management2018 — 2020

Languages

Top skills

Political Risk AnalysisTime ManagementStakeholder ManagementContent DevelopmentPolitical StrategyInternational Relations

About

I am a seasoned international affairs professional with over 15 years of experience driving high-level diplomatic engagement, strategic government relations, and global outreach. As Vice President of International Affairs at ADNOC, I lead and coordinate priority international initiatives that advance the UAE’s foreign policy and global partnerships. My expertise spans bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, policy advisory, and cross-border coordination. I have played a key role in shaping senior-level engagement strategies, delivering impactful international visits and dialogues, and supporting the UAE’s positioning on the global stage. With a results-driven mindset and deep understanding of geopolitical dynamics, I bring a strategic approach to building partnerships, managing complex sta

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