Manal Ibrahim

A distinguished senior advisor with over 40 years of extensive experience in public and private sector development, having held high-level executive positions specializing in industrial, trade, MSME, and quality infrastructure policy. Demonstrates deep expertise in industrial development, sustainability, and governance, and is renowned for excellence in institutional development, reform, restructuring, and strategic planning across a broad range of sectors. Proven ability to lead program development, implement quality infrastructure, and drive capacity-building initiatives. Skilled in managing high-impact projects and leading cross-functional teams focused on private sector development, MSME growth, cluster development, and women’s empowerment. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of private-sector sustainable development requirements, public-private dialogue, and partnerships. As a board member in several public companies, Authorities, employment fund and High planning committees, this has provided me with extensive experience in governance, investment enabling environment, Employment, local development and management of industrial zones. Highly experienced in industrial competitiveness, trade facilitation, and technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary measures. With wide-ranging experience in MENA industrial development and SMEs initiatives, this professional is backed by a robust foundation in Chemical and Water and Environmental Engineering and advanced management training, ensuring an unwavering commitment to industrial sustainability, climate resilience. ______________________________________ Key Expertise: • Private Sector Development. • Economic Policies: Trade, Industry, Environment • Industrial Development and Enhance Competitiveness • Strategic Planning and Reform • MSMEs Policy and Development • Cluster Development. • Business Development Services • Quality Infrastructure Development • Women’s Economic Empowerment • Governance for Public Sector • Sustainability, Climate Change • Excellent project management • Industry Knowledge and Expertise • Time Management and Organizational Skills • Leadership and Team Leadership. • Proposal writing • Donor consulting experience and Negotiation Skills • Fund Raising • Interpersonal and Communication Skills • Risk Assessment and Management • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills • Creativity and innovation • Strategic Thinking and Strong Research • Networking and Collaboration skills • Process improvement and Reengineering • Customer Service • Excellent Presentation and Facilitation Skills