Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen: Abda Sharif
Ms Abda Sharif OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Mr Richard Oppenheim.
Ms Abda Sharif
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
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2019 to 2022 | FCDO, Head of Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department, Middle East and North Africa Directorate |
| 2017 to 2019 | Cabinet Office, Deputy Director |
| 2016 to 2017 | FCO, Deputy Director, Rule of Law Strategy and Engagement |
| 2012 to 2016 | Beirut, Deputy Ambassador |
| 2011 | Benghazi, Head of UK Office |
| 2009 to 2011 | United Kingdom Delegation to the Council of Europe, Deputy Ambassador |
| 2006 to 2008 | Baghdad, Legal Adviser and Head of Justice and Human Rights Section |
| 2003 to 2006 | FCO, Legal Directorate |
| 2001 to 2003 | Lawyer, private practice |
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