| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar |
| Profession(s) | Diplomat, Politician |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Politics | |
| Political Journey | • 2009–2016: Served as the Director of the International Organizations Department in Abu Dhabi • 2018–2021: Served as the Assistant Minister for Political Affairs • 9 February 2021: Appointed as the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) |
| Personal Life | |
| Birthplace | United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| College/University | • Sophia University, Japan • New School for Social Research (NSSR), New York, USA |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • A Bachelor's Degree in Economy & Business Administration from Sophia University, Japan • A Master's Degree in Political Economics from the New School for Social Research (NSSR), New York, USA |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Khalifa Al Marar
- Khalifa Al Marar grew up in a Muslim family.
- In 1978, he joined the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Diplomatic Attaché.
- Khalifa served as the UAE ambassador to Tokyo, Japan, from 1978 to 1981.
- In 1982, he moved to New York, where he served at the UAE’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations for three years.
- In 1986, Marar was appointed as the Deputy Director of the Arab World Department at MOFA’s (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Abu Dhabi headquarters. He held the post till 1990.
- In 1990, Khalifa was appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Syrian Arab Republic based in Damascus. He served in the position till 1995.
Khalifa Al Marar, while attending a meeting of the OIC Executive Committee
- From 1995 to 1998, Marar served as the Director of the Gulf Cooperation Council Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi.
- In 1999, he was appointed as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran. He held the post till 2009.
Khalifa Al Marar being officially invited by President Ebrahim Raisi to visit Iran
- At the same time, Marar also served as the non-resident Ambassador to Armenia.
- Khalifa served as the Director of the Department of International Organisations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2009 to 2016.
- From 2016 to 2018, Khalifa served as the representative of the UAE in the Republic of Turkey.
- In August 2018, Khalifa Al Marar was appointed as an Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC).
- On 9 February 2021, he was appointed as the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC), following a Cabinet reshuffle.
Khalifa Al Marar as the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- As the Minister of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marar has spearheaded UAE delegations to high-level forums including UN General Assembly side meetings promoting diplomatic dialogue (Sept 2022), Arab League & UN Security Council sessions advocating for two-state solution and Palestinian rights (2023), High-level conference backing Palestinian Jerusalem efforts (Feb 2023), Emergency Arab League meetings responding to Gaza developments (Nov 2023), and GCC Ministerial Council (Doha, June 2024).
- While representing the UAE at numerous international forums, Khalifa participated in bilateral and multilateral meetings across regional and international organisations.
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