DR. Farhan Bin Matoog AL-Farhan
RIYADH,SAUDI
Summary
ALFARHAN' Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, multi lingual, leading group discussions and managing projects. Hard-working Advisor with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements. Organised and dependable Diplomat with 22 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth. Enthusiastic senior advisor with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
14026
14026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Saudi national affairs
SAUDI MOFA
2025.01 - 2026.03
Cover all Saudi national affairs globally
SAUDI ROYAL COURT AFRICA DEVISION
2022.01 - 2024.01
Advisor for the road show of the EXPO 2030 & World Cup 2034
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
SAUDI MOFA RIYADH AFRICA DEVISION
2021.01 - 2022.01
Advisor for the African continent and strategic planing for foreign policy
Charge de Affairs
Saudi Embassy Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
2019.01 - 2021.01
Carry our all the networking and communication related to the Saudi Swiss bilateral affairs and the legal disputes
Legal consular
Saudi mission at the Hauge
The Hague, Netherlands
2017.01 - 2019.01
Cover all the relevant treaties Saudi Arabia is signatory for in the HCCH
Deputy Ambassador
Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
2015.01 - 2017.01
Cover all the political and consular affaires between the tow nations and support the development projects
Political coordinator & Disk officer for UK-Ireland-Denmark
Saudi MOFA-HQ-Riyadh
2013.01 - 2015.01
political coordinator to cover the EU states from riyadh office MOFA-HQ
Assistance Professor
Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD)
2011.01 - 2012.01
Carry out all academic duties as professor teaches BA & Master Degree in international relation and international law
Diplomat, Political Coordinator
Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations
New York
2009.01 - 2011.01
- UN-Security council coordinator
- Law of the sea expert
- International Seabed Authority
- Counter terrorism expert under writer of Res 66/10 - 2011
- Oil and Gas contracts expert
- African cotenant expert
Legal Advisor
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Brussels
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Acted as the focal point between the Embassy and Advisors and reported directly to the Ambassador.
- Oversaw cases involving aspects of both English and International Law, including state immunity, terrorism, criminal litigation, civil claims, contracts, and political economy analysis.
- Worked directly on the case Jones v. The Ministry of the Interior and Mitchell v. Al-Dali.
Legal Advisor
United Nations Development Programme UNDP
New York, United States
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Procurement expert
- Procurements audit
Director of Public Relations
Bell Pottinger Communications
2006.01 - 2007.01
- MENA expert
Legal Department
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
London
2003.01 - 2006.01
- Legal advisor
Ministry of Transportation
Riyadh
1998.01 - 1999.01
- Involved in claims for compensation and damages
Human Resources Administrator
King Fahad Hospital
Riyadh
1998.01 - 1999.01
Investment Consultant
Swiss Corporation Bank
Geneva
1997.01 - 1998.01
- Coordinator developing client investment portfolios
Education
PhD - Reforming Saudi FDI Laws
Constitutional Engineering - International law, Deductive Logic
Course - Comparative Media Studies Law and Policy
Rwanda genocide case 1994
Masters Degree - International Commercial Law
2002.01 - 2003.01
Research assistant to Professor AFM Maniruzzaman
Diploma - Organization, Strategic Management, and Political Science
Diploma - Foreign Policy Analysis and Political Science
Diploma - Introduction to the English Law
Diploma - Political Economy Development
Bachelor’s Degree - Legal Administrative Science
1994.01 - 1999.01
12 Different Diplomas - Diplomatic & Leadership Courses
Skills
- Global Geopolitical Negotiation
- African Continent
- European Union
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Public Relations
- Social media marketing
- Quality Assurance
- Multilingual
Languages
Arabic
Beginner
A1
English
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1
Custom Section
Married, 2
Personal Information
- Title: Consular - Diplomat
- Date of birth: 1971
- Marital status: Married
Publications
- The Procedural Law Applicable to Arbitration- Localization and Delocalization Theory, 2003-01-01
- The Impact of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Model Law on the International Legal System, 2003-01-01
- OPEC Policies and Saudi Arabia Development, 2005-01-01
- Reforming Saudi Arabia FDI Laws from Global Perspective, 2005-01-01
- Foreign investment in Saudi Arabia and the for economic development: A developing countries perspectives, 2013-01-01
Interests
- Travel
- Ski
- Fencing
- Academic Research
Timeline
Saudi national affairs - SAUDI MOFA
2025.01 - 2026.03
- SAUDI ROYAL COURT AFRICA DEVISION
2022.01 - 2024.01
- SAUDI MOFA RIYADH AFRICA DEVISION
2021.01 - 2022.01
Charge de Affairs - Saudi Embassy Switzerland
2019.01 - 2021.01
Legal consular - Saudi mission at the Hauge
2017.01 - 2019.01
Deputy Ambassador - Zambia
2015.01 - 2017.01
Political coordinator & Disk officer for UK-Ireland-Denmark - Saudi MOFA-HQ-Riyadh
2013.01 - 2015.01
Assistance Professor - Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD)
2011.01 - 2012.01
Diplomat, Political Coordinator - Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations
2009.01 - 2011.01
Legal Advisor - Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
2009.01 - 2010.01
Legal Advisor - United Nations Development Programme UNDP
2007.01 - 2008.01
Director of Public Relations - Bell Pottinger Communications
2006.01 - 2007.01
Legal Department - Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
2003.01 - 2006.01
University of Kent - Masters Degree, International Commercial Law
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Ministry of Transportation
1998.01 - 1999.01
Human Resources Administrator - King Fahad Hospital
1998.01 - 1999.01
Investment Consultant - Swiss Corporation Bank
1997.01 - 1998.01
King Saud University - Bachelor’s Degree, Legal Administrative Science
1994.01 - 1999.01
Prince Saudi Alfaisal Diplomatic Institute - 12 Different Diplomas, Diplomatic & Leadership Courses
Portsmouth University - PhD, Reforming Saudi FDI Laws
Harvard University - Constitutional Engineering, International law, Deductive Logic
Oxford University - Course, Comparative Media Studies Law and Policy
London School of Economics (LSE) - Diploma, Organization, Strategic Management, and Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE) - Diploma, Foreign Policy Analysis and Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE) - Diploma, Introduction to the English Law
London School of Economics (LSE) - Diploma, Political Economy Development