Abda Sharif appointed new UK Ambassador to Yemen

Ms Abda Sharif OBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Mr Richard Oppenheim who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Sharif will take up her appointment during September 2023.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Abda Sharif

Place of Birth: Yorkshire, UK

DateRole
2019 to 2022FCDO, Head of Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2017 to 2019Cabinet Office, Deputy Director
2016 to 2017FCO, Deputy Director, Rule of Law Strategy and Engagement
2012 to 2016Beirut, Deputy Ambassador
2011Benghazi, Head of UK Office
2009 to 2011United Kingdom Delegation to the Council of Europe, Deputy Ambassador
2006 to 2008Baghdad, Legal Adviser and Head of Justice and Human Rights Section
2003 to 2006FCO, Legal Directorate
2001 to 2003Lawyer, private practice

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