Core competencies include
Organizational Leadership Team Building Client Retention
High Impact Presentations
Career Steps
Director General – Fujairah Free Zone Authority ( 1991 till date)
Established in 1987 under government direction, Fujairah Free Zone Authority in the United Arab Emirates is committed to supporting the national economy through the strategic attraction of foreign investments. Headquartered in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates , the Agency capitalizes upon the region’s geographical proximity to major shipping routes to attract international entrepreneurs and business enterprises seeking to penetrate the Middle Eastern marketplace.
As Director General of Fujairah Free Zone Authority, Mr. Sharief Habib Al Awadhi is responsible for turning vision and strategy into reality. He joined the Free Zone in the year 1991 and was promoted to the position of a Director General in the year 1996. He is instrumental in developing lucrative investment opportunities to bolster the national economy by increasing commerce and industry activities. Well honed leadership abilities enable him to appropriately delegate authority at the department level to ensure that all areas of activity comply with the Authority’s established policies and directives while working towards a common goal. Looking forward, Mr Al Awadhi will continue with Fujairah Free Zone Authority to dedicate his efforts to supporting the country’s economic vitality and competitive strength.
Mr. Al Awadhi was assigned on a special two days mission to provide training on the topic, 'WORKSHOP ON FREE ECONOMIC ZONES' by the United Nations for UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH, in Tajikistan, for the year 2006.
Asst Administration and Marketing Manager – Port of Fujairah ( 1986 – 1990)
Initially Mr. Sharief was appointed as Assistant to Administration Manager. On 15th March 1988 he was promoted to Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager, but on 1st May 1990 again promoted as Administration Manager.
During his 4 years at the Port of Fujairah he proved to be both hard working and enthusiastic. He also developed his organizational skills arranging the Port’s representation at several Exhibitions, and as Administration Manager successfully looking after 420 port employees.
Academic Support
1985 Graduated from Indiana State University, Bachelor of Science, majored in Geology.
1987 Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management Institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
1987 Diploma in Higher level Management.
Associations & Accomplishments
2nd Vice Chairman of Fujairah Chamber of Commerce, Patron of Indian Business Council (Fujairah ), member of American Business Council and supporter of Indian Social Club, Fujairah.
Personal Traits
Born on 31st October 1960 , with a good command over many languages, social and enthusiastic personality with a capacity to win people . A visionary and a professional who plans, controls, organizes and leads his life both career and personal wise.
Writer of many award winning plays and recipient of numerous commendations for poetry writing. |
