Al Mandoos set to pilot new UAE consulate

Relationship between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently enjoying a very robust and bright prospect. Bilateral discussions in the last few months have been at the highest level.

Last April, President Buhari was in the UAE at the invitation of the country’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rachid Al Maktoum.

Of course, Dubai, one of the emirates that make up the country, is a preferred destination for Nigerians travelling for business and leisure.

However, of recent, business activities between the other emirates and Nigerians are also on the ascendancy.  The volume of business activities between emirates like Ras Akhaimah and Sharjah have also increased. A pointer to this is the recent inaugural flight of Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, from Lagos to Sharjah.

To complement this robust relationship, the UAE recently opened its consular office in Lagos officially on Thursday, July 13, 2019 under the leadership of His Excellency. DR. Abdulla Al Mandoos, the Consul General.

The new Consul General, Dr. Abdullah is a man prepared for the job by virtue of his background and training. He holds a doctorate  in Management and Innovation from the Kuala Lumpur State University of Management in Malaysia, a Master in Total Quality Management and an Institutional Performance Management from Bradford University in the UK, a Bachelor of Public Administration from Ajman University of Technology and a Higher Diploma in Strategic Management from the State Vocational and Vocational Training College In London, in addition to the Higher Diploma and Diploma of Achievement in Applied Business Management from the Higher Colleges of Technology in Sharjah.

He is also a holder  of  black belt in six Sigma. He  adds several practical certificates and specialized courses in the field of management and project implementation.

Al Mandoos started his journey in the Foreign Affairs Ministry on 24th, April 2010 as a Diplomatic Officer in Economic Management and International Cooperation.

Later on, he joined the Department of Finance to further develop the sector in addition to participating in a four- month programme diplomatic work in Washington – America.