Dr. Abdullah Waleed

Dr. Abdullah Waleed is a senior public policy and international relations professional with over 15 years of experience in government administration, diplomacy, and development consultations. He currently serves as the Director of the International Coordination Department at the Prime Minister’s Office in Gaza, where he leads international policy engagement and fosters cooperation with global partners to address humanitarian challenges.

Previously, Dr. Waleed headed the national Shelter Program during the war on Gaza, overseeing emergency response efforts for displaced civilians. He has also served as Director of Public Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office in Gaza, and served as Director of Political Relations at the Palestinian Cultural Organization Malaysia (PCOM), where he advanced international dialogue and community engagement.

Dr. Abdullah Waleed earned his Ph.D. in Management Studies from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), focusing on knowledge management in higher education. His academic contributions include SCOPUS-indexed publications and international conference presentations on governance, knowledge management, crisis management, and Islamic perspectives in management.

Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Waleed brings a strong record of leadership, cross-cultural communication, and international cooperation. His professional and research interests include government administration, public policy, knowledge management, crisis management, and diplomacy.