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CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Nayef Nazal Ghazi Fahad Al-Shammari Title: Associate Professor Mailing Address: College of Business Administration, Department of Economics, P.O. Box 5486, Kuwait University, Safat 13055, Kuwait E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: http://www.cba.edu.kw/alshammari Phone: +965 2498 8468 (Office) EDUCATION August 2003- December 2007: Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, NY, USA Ph.D in Economics Thesis Title: “Exchange Rate Policy and International Trade Linkages and Impacts” The dissertation consists of three essays focusing on the monetary union, exchange rates determinants, and industry specific exchange rates. The first essay investigates the impact of the proposed GCC monetary union on trade. The second essay examines empirically the determinants of exchange rate regime choices in the Middle East region. The third essay investigates empirically exchange rate movements in the Middle East region at the industry level. Honor: Full scholarship from the Central Bank of Kuwait August 2000- May 2002: American University, Washington, D.C, USA Master of Arts in Economics Honor: Full scholarship from the Central Bank of Kuwait January- August 2000: The Economic Institute, Boulder, CO, USA Diploma in Intensive Mathematics and Statistics program Honor: Full scholarship from the Central Bank of Kuwait September 1994- June 1998: Kuwait University, Kuwait Bachelor of Science in Economics

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Nayef Nazal Ghazi Fahad Al-Shammari

Title: Associate Professor

Mailing Address: College of Business Administration, Department of Economics,

P.O. Box 5486, Kuwait University, Safat 13055, Kuwait

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: http://www.cba.edu.kw/alshammari

Phone: +965 2498 8468 (Office)

EDUCATION

August 2003- December 2007:

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, NY, USA

Ph.D in Economics

Thesis Title: “Exchange Rate Policy and International Trade Linkages and Impacts”

The dissertation consists of three essays focusing on the monetary union, exchange rates

determinants, and industry specific exchange rates. The first essay investigates the

impact of the proposed GCC monetary union on trade. The second essay examines

empirically the determinants of exchange rate regime choices in the Middle East region.

The third essay investigates empirically exchange rate movements in the Middle East

region at the industry level.

Honor: Full scholarship from the Central Bank of Kuwait

August 2000- May 2002:

American University, Washington, D.C, USA

Master of Arts in Economics

Honor: Full scholarship from the Central Bank of Kuwait

January- August 2000:

The Economic Institute, Boulder, CO, USA

Diploma in Intensive Mathematics and Statistics program

Honor: Full scholarship from the Central Bank of Kuwait

September 1994- June 1998:

Kuwait University, Kuwait

Bachelor of Science in Economics

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WORKING EXPERIENCE

September 2016 – Present:

Associate Dean for Student Affairs

College of Business Administration

Kuwait University

January 2017- Present:

Associate Professor

Economics Department, College of Business Administration

Kuwait University

October 2009- December 2016:

Assistant Professor

Economics Department, College of Business Administration

Kuwait University

September 2014 – August 2015:

Research Fellow

Economics Department, College of Arts & Sciences

American University, Washington DC

June 2008- October 2009:

Central Bank of Kuwait

Assistant Manager

Economic Research Department

Job Description:

Following up domestic and international economic developments.

Responsible for generating reports written by Economic Research Department’s

staff related to the impact of international development on Kuwaiti economy.

Participated in CBK studies that contribute as an advice to the government.

Supervising the work done by Economic Research Department’s staff in

collecting and analyzing periodic economic data.

Supervising the work done by Economic Research Department’s staff in

publishing statistical and economic reviews.

December 2007- June 2008:

Central Bank of Kuwait

Head of International Economic Section

Economic Research Department

Job Description:

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Following up issues related to the International economic and monthly report such

as exchange rates movements report, oil development report, GCC stock market

development report, IMF précis, and WTO developments.

Researching and supervising the monetary policy aspects done by the staff.

May 2002-August 2003:

Central Bank of Kuwait

Economic Researcher, International Economic Section

Economic Research Department

Job Description:

Following up issues related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements,

with regard to the General Agreements of Trade in Services (GATS), and

preparing reports to the Central Bank’s management in this regard, particularly in

the area of banking and financial services, as reflected on the schedule of specific

commitments concerning the state of Kuwait.

Researching the monetary policy aspects, with special relevance to the Gulf

Cooperation Council (GCC) countries proposed common currency.

May 2001- May 2002:

American University at Washington D.C

Comptroller of the Graduate Students Association

Job Description:

Managed the budget of the Graduate Students Association (GSA) at the American

University.

Worked with various graduate clubs and councils and assisted in budget

maximization.

Prepared the GSA annual budget for the fiscal year 2002/03.

October 1998-January 2000:

Central Bank of Kuwait

Assistant Economic Researcher, International Section

Economic Research Department

Job Description:

Reported monthly on exchange rate fluctuations in world main currencies along

with carrying out relevant predictions and researches.

Wrote Précis on IMF research papers.

COURSES TAUGHT

Principles of Economics- Econ 104 (Non-Business College Students)

Economic Culture - Econ 105

Microeconomics- Econ 110

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Macroeconomics- Econ 111

Money and Banking- Econ 212

International Economic Finance- Econ 315

Econometrics - Econ 405

Seminar in Economics - Econ 470

Special Topics in Economics (Monetary Union)- Econ 491

Special Topics in Economics (Economic Indicators and Reports)- Econ 491

Special Topics in Economic Policy- Econ 521 (Master Program in Economics)

International Finance & Open Macroeconomy- Econ 511 (Master Program in

Economics)

Research Methodology- Econ 505 (Master Program in Economics)

Public Budgeting and Public Financial Management- PA 308 (Public

Administration program)

FIELDS OF INTEREST

General Topics: International Trade & Finance, Monetary Policy, Economic

Development, Political Economy

Special Topics: Bilateral Trade, Monetary Union and Exchange Rate Choices, Economic

Integration, Foreign Direct Investment, Arab Spring

PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS

Al-shammari N. (2010) “Impact of Exchange Rate Variation on the Direction of

Trade Flows; Evidence from the case of Kuwait”, with Al-Salman A., Middle

Eastern Finance and Economics.

Al-shammari N. (2010) “Testing the Expectations Hypothesis of Interest Rate

Term Structure in Kuwait”, with Al-Faras R. , Al-Salman A., and Al-Ghali K.,

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

Al-shammari N. (2012) “Inflation Sources across Developed and Developing

countries, Panel Approach”, with Al-Sabaey M. International Business &

Economics Research Journal.

Al-shammari N. (2012) “Business Cycle Trends and Energy Prices with G7

economies”, with Al-Salman A. and Al-Ghali K., International Research

Journal of Finance and Economics.

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Al-shammari N. (2012) “Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Asia

According to Location Advantage Hypothesis”, with Al-Sarhan A., Arab Journal

of Administrative Sciences.

Al-shammari N. (2015) “GCC Trade Potentials with EU Members”, Journal of

the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies.

Al-shammari N. (2015) “Testing the production efficiency of the investment

sector in Kuwait using two-stage approach”, with Al-Sarhan A and Alenizi M., ,

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

Al-shammari N. (2016) “ Testing the FDI Hypothesis of Location Advantage in

the Case of Kuwait”, with Alshammari D. and Al-Halaq, Journal of Applied

Business Research.

Al-shammari N. (2016) “FDI and Economic Growth in the Arab Region: The

Case of Knowledge Spillover Effect”, with Al-Rashid H., International Journal

of Economics and Finance.

Al-shammari N. (2017)“: Does Gender Inequality Hinder Economic Development

across Arab Region”, with Al Rakhis M. , Research in Applied Economics.

Al-shammari N. (2017) “Home Country Macroeconomic Determinants of

Kuwait's Outward Foreign Direct Investment”, with Bahbahani M., Journal of

Economic Cooperation and Development.

Al-shammari N. & Al-Qenaie J. (2017) “Causes Of Inflation Across Main Oil

Exporting Countries (An Empirical Study)”, Journal of the Faculty of

Commerce for Scientific Research.

Al-sarhan A., Al-shammari N., and Al-Helaily R. (2017) “Determinants of

Exchange Rate Choices in Developing Countries” the Egyptian Journal for

Commercial Studies.

Al-shammari N. “:Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Trade Flows between

Kuwait and its Main Trading Partners”, with AlObaid S. , Forthcoming at

International Journal of Economic Research.

Al-shammari N. “Diagnosing the Dutch Disease Across BRICS Countries”, with

Bahbahani M., Forthcoming at International Journal of Economics

Perspectives.

Al-shammari N. “Macroeconomic Determinants of Credit Growth in OECD

Countries”, with El-Saka M. , Forthcoming at International Journal of

Business.

Al-shammari N. “Determinants of Political Instability across Arab Spring

Countries”, with . Willoughby J. , Revised and Resubmit at Mediterranean

Politics.

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RESEARCH UNDER REVIEW

Al-shammari N. “Diagnosing The Curse of Natural Resources in Kuwait”, with

Al-Hossayan N. , and Bahbahani M., Under Review at a Refereed Journal.

Al-shammari N. “Toward alternative Energy Sources in Kuwait”, Under Review

at a Refereed Journal.

Al-shammari N. “Good Governance and Economic Development Linkages

Across Regions”, with Elessa N. , Under Review at a Refereed Journal.

RESEARCH GRANTS

“Measuring the Economic Impact of voluntary work on the Kuwaiti Economy”,

Ministry of State for Youth Affairs and Kuwait University, Project Number:

XY05/16, 2017.

“The Impact of Political Disturbances on FDI flows for Arab Spring Countries”,

Kuwait University, Project Number: IC01/16, 2016.

“Does Money Matter in Improving the Education in Kuwait “ Public Authority

for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait, Project Number: BS-15-08, 2016.

“Testing the Dutch Disease in BRICS countries”, Kuwait University, Project

Number: IC01/15, 2015.

“Determinants of Political Instability across Arab Spring Countries”, Kuwait

University, Project Number: IC02/13, 2013.

“Macroeconomic Determinants of Credit Growth in OECD Countries”, Kuwait

University, Project Number: IC01/13, 2013.

“Efficiency in the Investment Sector in Kuwait”, Public Authority for Applied

Education and Training, Kuwait, Project Number: BS-12-06, 2012.

“Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Asia According to Location Advantage

Hypothesis”, Kuwait University, Project Number: ZI04/11, 2011.

“GCC Trade Potentials with EU Members”, Sciences Po grant, Paris, France, the

Kuwait Program at Sciences Po, June 2010 – September 2011.

SELECTED PROJECTS and CONSULTATIONS

Implemented, as a main researcher, a research project entitled “Measuring the

Economic Impact of voluntary work on the Kuwaiti Economy” , Ministry of State

for Youth Affairs, Kuwait, June 2017- present.

Participated as an economic consultant in the Sixth industrial Survey in Kuwait

implemented by Public Authority for Industry in Kuwait, November 2015- March

2016.

Implemented, as a main researcher, a research study entitled “Establishment of

GCC Union-Vision and Strategies”, Al-Diwan Al-Amiri , Kuwait, March-August

2014.

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Implemented, as a main researcher, a research study entitled “Consequences of

Unemployment Trends in Kuwait, Al-Diwan Al-Amiri, Kuwait, March-August

2014.

Implemented, as a main researcher, a research study entitled “The Applications

of High Global Food Prices in Kuwait” Al-Diwan Al-Amiri, Kuwait, March-

August 2014.

Implemented, as a project manager, the first Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Survey for foreign firms in Kuwait, prepared to Council for Planning and

Development in Kuwait, June 2013- June 2014.

Implemented, as a main researcher, a primary study toward the statistical issues

related to Foreign Direct Investment in Kuwait”, prepared to Supreme Council for

Planning and Development in Kuwait, October 2010- April 2011.

HONORS & AWARDS

Awarding the Third Place Prize with Shaha Alobaid in the scientific poster day

for humanity and scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic

year of 2016/2017 for research entitled “Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on

Trade Flows between Kuwait and its Main Trading Partners”.

Achieved an excellent assessment by the Research Sector at Kuwait University

for research project (IC01/15) entitled “Testing the Dutch Disease in BRICS

countries”, 2016.

Awarding the First Place Prize with Huda Al- Rashid in the scientific poster day

for humanity and scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic

year of 2015/2016 for research entitled “FDI and Economic Growth in the Arab

Region: The Case of Knowledge Spillover Effects”.

Achieved an excellent assessment by the Research Sector at Kuwait University

for research project (IC02/13) entitled “Determinants of Political Instability

across Arab Spring Countries”, 2015.

Achieved an excellent assessment by the Research Sector at Kuwait University

for research project (IC01/13) entitled “Macroeconomic Determinants of Credit

Growth in OECD Countries”, 2015.

Awarded the Second Place Prize in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2012/2013

for research entitled “Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Asia According to

Location Advantage Hypothesis”.

Awarded the Third Place Prize in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2012/2013

for research entitled “GCC Trade Potentials with EU Members”.

JOURNAL REFEREE/ REVIEWER

Applied Economics (2010 – Current)

Journal of Asian Business Strategy (2013-Current)

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Jordan Journal of Economic Sciences (2015-Current)

Second Conference for Business Schools at Universities of GCC-Kuwait (2015)

Amity Journal of Economics (2016-Current)

GRADUATE DISSERTATION/ PROJECT ADVISING

Assma Alajmi- Economics- Master’s Project- Main Advisor (June 2013)

Alyaa Azat – Economics - Master’s Project- Main Advisor (June 2013)

Zahra Amin -Economics-Master’s Thesis- Board Member (October 2014)

Noralhuda Aleisa-Economics-Master’s Project-Main Advisor(May 2014)

Mariam Bahbahani- Economics- Master’s Thesis- Main Advisor (June 2014)

Nora Alhussyan - Economics- Master’s Project - Main Advisor (May 2014)

Shaha Alobaid- Economics- Master’s Thesis- Main Advisor ( December 2015)

Maryam AbaAlkhal- Economics-Master’s Project-Main Advisor(December 2015)

Noor Almubarak - Economics- Master’s Project - Main Advisor( December 2015)

Edrees Ahmed-Economics-Master’s Thesis- Board Member (June 2016)

Fatmah Alali- Economics- Master’s Project- Main Advisor (May 2016)

Reem Saad- Economics- Master’s Project- Main Advisor (May 2016)

Jawan AlQenaie-Economics-Master’s Project-Main Advisor(May 2016)

Monira AlRakhis-Economics-Master’s Project-Main Advisor(May 2017)

Huda Al- Rashid-Economics-Master’s Project-Main Advisor(May 2017

Hassan Al-Sayegh-Economics- Master’s Thesis– Co-advisor (June 2017)

Fatma Shah- Economics- Master’s Thesis- Main Advisor (Expected October

2017)

Noufa Al-Sabah- Economics- Master’s Thesis- Main Advisor

Rana Al-Jalal- Economics- Master’s Thesis- Main Advisor

SCIENTIFIC POSTERS

Participated with Wael Alshuwaiee in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2016/2017

for research entitled “Does Money Matter in Improving the Education in Kuwait”.

Participated with Fatmah Alali in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2016/2017

for research entitled “Impact of the US Dollar Exchange Rate Variation on

Kuwait’s Imports”.

Participated with Jawan AlQenaie in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2016/2017

for research entitled “Causes Of Inflation Across Main Oil Exporting Countries”.

Participated with Reem Saad in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2016/2017

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for research entitled “Determinants of Exchange Rate Choices in Developing

Countries”.

Participated with Shaha Alobaid in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2016/2017

for research entitled “Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Trade Flows

between Kuwait and its Main Trading Partners”.

Participated with Huda Al- Rashid in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2016/2017

for research entitled “The Role of Trade and Foreign Direct Investment in

Improving Manufacturing Productivity: The Case of the Gulf Cooperation

Council”.

Participated in the scientific poster day for humanity and scientific colleges at

Kuwait University during the academic year of 2015/2016 for research entitled

“A comparative analysis of the economic dimensions of the Iraqi invasion of

Kuwait and Future Challenges”.

Participated with Willoughby J. in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2015/2016

for research entitled “Determinants of Political Instability across Arab Spring

Countries”.

Participated with Monira Al-Rakhis in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2015/2016

for research entitled “Impact of Gender Inequality on Economic Growth in the

Arab Region”.

Participated with Huda Al- Rashid in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2015/2016

for research entitled “FDI and Economic Growth in the Arab Region: The Case of

Knowledge Spillover Effects”.

Participated with Mariam Behbehani in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2014/2015

for research entitled “Diagnosing The Curse of Natural Resources in BRICS

Group”.

Participated with Nora Alhussyan in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2014/2015

for research entitled “Testing the Existence of Dutch Disease in Kuwait”.

Participated in the scientific poster day for humanity and scientific colleges at

Kuwait University during the academic year of 2013/2014 for research entitled

“Testing the Efficiency of the Investment Sector in Kuwait”.

Participated with NoorElhoda Elessa in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2013/2014

for research entitled “Impact of Good Governance on Economic Development

across Regions”.

Participated with Mariam Behbehani in the scientific poster day for humanity and

scientific colleges at Kuwait University during the academic year of 2013/2014

for research entitled “Home Country Macroeconomic Determinants of Kuwait's

Outward Foreign Direct Investment”.

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Participated in the scientific poster day for humanity and scientific colleges at

Kuwait University during the academic year of 2012/2013 for research entitled

“Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Asia According to Location Advantage

Hypothesis”.

Participated in the scientific poster day for humanity and scientific colleges at

Kuwait University during the academic year of 2012/2013 for research entitled

“GCC Trade Potentials with EU Members”.

Participated in the scientific poster day for humanity and scientific colleges at

Kuwait University during the academic year of 2012/2013 for research entitled

“Impact of Exchange Rate Variation on the Direction of Trade Flows; Evidence

from the case of Kuwait”.

ATTENDED CONFERENCES, WORKSHOP & TRAINING PROGRAMS

The Symposium of “Business-School Communications and Development

Symposium", Hosted by AACSB, Baruch College-The City University of New

York, 27-29 March 2017.

Training program on “Oil Industry” held by Kuwait Economic Society, Kuwait,

10th

-12th

April, 2016.

The Conference of “The Global Islamic Finance -Meeting Global Aspirations",

Co-Hosted by Central Bank of Kuwait & IMF, Kuwait,11th

November 2015.

The Conference of “Reformation of Public Systems: Health, Higher Education,

and Finance. Approaches and Practices in Europe” hosted by Sciences Po

University associated with Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences,

Paris, France,13th

- 17th

April 2015.

The Conference of “Whither the Arab World? Revisiting Democratic Transition

Theory” hosted by Sciences Po University associated with Kuwait Foundation for

Advancement of Sciences, Paris, France,5th

- 7th

November 2014.

The Second Annual Conference of “Economic Forum of Entrepreneurship &

International Business” hosted by the Economics & ECO-Engineering Associate,

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2nd

- 4th

February 2012.

Conference on “Asian Identities: Trends in a Globalized World” hosted by the

Srinakarinwirot University, Thailand, 9th

- 11th

February 2011.

Seminar on “the Fifth ECB Central Banking Seminar-Formulation and

Implementation of Monetary Policy in the Euro Area” hosted by the European

Central Bank, Frankfurt, 13th

July- 17th

July 2009.

Seminar on “Microfinance for Economic Development” hosted by the Central

Bank of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 27th

February- 1st March 2008.

Public Symposium “The Road Ahead to Cancun”, Geneva, Switzerland, 2003.

Kuwait First Conference on World Trade Organization Agreements “Legal &

Economic Aspects” held under the patronage of the Minister of Information &

Minister of Oil, Kuwait, 16th

-18th

February 2003.

Workshop on “Practical Aspects of Monetary and Economic Integration” held by

the European Central Bank & the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, KSA, 15th

-16th

October 2002.

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Training program on “International Financial Markets-International Stock

Exchange” held by Kuwait University, 5th

-9th

June, 1999.

Training program on “International Economic Developments and their effects on

Domestic Economy” held by Kuwait University, 6th

-10th

February, 1999.

PRESENTED CONFERENCES & LECTURES

Symposium of “Impact of Economic Development on Social Security", Hosted

Economic Development Unit, Governors Council, Kuwait, 22 May 2017, paper

entitled “Role of Income Diversity in Kuwaiti Economy”.

Symposium on “Kuwait and International Indicators”, Kuwait Anti-Corruption

Authority, Kuwait, 16-17 April 2017, paper entitled “Transparency and

Competitiveness of Kuwaiti Economy”.

Conference on “Corporate governance essential for protecting institutions of

state”, Kuwait, 20-22 March 2017, paper entitled “The Importance of governance

in the case of Public-Private Partnership in Kuwait”.

Conference on “ Developing the Bond Market in Kuwait” hosted by Kuwait

Banking Association, Kuwait, 8th November 2016, paper entitled “The

Macroeconomic Environment for Motivating the bond and sukuk market in

Kuwait”.

Conference on “International Academic Business Conference” hosted by The

Clute Institute, Washington DC, USA, 24th

-28th April 2016, paper entitled

“Determinants of Political Instability across Arab Spring Countries”.

Lecture on “Challenges of Kuwait Economy” hosted by Office of Planning &

Research at College of Business Administration at Kuwait University, Kuwait,

23rd

March 2016.

Conference on “National conference on priorities” hosted by Ministry of

Information, Kuwait, 22nd

March 2016, paper entitled “The Importance of

Economic Reforms in Kuwait”.

Conference on “Macro Trends on Business and Social Science” hosted by The

MacroJournals, New York, USA, 28th

-29th December 2015, paper entitled

“Macroeconomic Determinants of Credit Growth in OECD Countries”.

Lecture on “the role and importance of competitiveness in Kuwait” hosted by a

prepared training course for the government leaders, Kuwait, 21st April 2015.

Conference on “Globalization Enterprises and Economic Development” hosted by

Advena World LLC, Washington DC, USA, 5th

March 2015, paper entitled

“Good Governance and Economic Development Linkages Across Regions”.

Conference on “ Small and Medium Businesses in Kuwait” hosted by Kuwait

Banking Association, Kuwait, 15th

– 16th

December 2014, paper entitled

“Testing the economic impact of Small and Medium Businesses on the Private

Sector and their role for diversifying the Kuwaiti Economy”.

Conference on “2014 Academic and Business Research Institute International

Conference ” hosted by Academic and Business Research Institute, Florida, 2nd

4th

January 2014, paper entitled “Testing the Efficiency of the Investment Sector

in Kuwait”.

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Lecture on “Educational Social Week” hosted by Social Sciences College at

Kuwait University, Kuwait, 18th

November 2013, paper entitled “Impact of

Misleading Information on the consuming behavior for Kuwaiti Society”.

Conference on “Structural imbalances of the Kuwaiti economy” hosted by Kuwait

Economic Society, Kuwait, 4th

May 2013, paper entitled “Measurement Tools for

Evaluating the Achievements in Development Plans”.

Lecture on “Educational Business Week” hosted by the Arab Open University,

Kuwait, 23rd

December 2011, paper entitled “GCC Monetary Union, Lessons and

Concerns”.

Conference on “Development Plan toward Effective Partnership between Public

and Private Sectors” hosted by the Eleventh International Conference for Islamic

Financial Institutions, Kuwait, 27th

April 2011, paper entitled “Financing

Mechanisms for Developmental Projects”.

PRESENTED TRAINING COURSES

Kuwait Economy and the Impact of WTO

Feasibility Study

Project Management

Banking Industry

Industrial Investment

FDI

Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Taxation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Economic Consultant for the Sixth industrial Survey in Kuwait implemented by

Public Authority for Industry in Kuwait (November 2015 – April 2016).

Consultant for the Kuwait Competitiveness Improvement Committee established

by Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences (October 2014 – January

2017).

Team Leader of Kuwait Competitiveness Report, Kuwait National

Competitiveness Committee (January 2014 – Current).

Project Manager of the first Foreign Direct Investment Survey Project, Central

Statistical Bureau (June 2013 – June 2014).

Participated as a member in scientific and academic committees in the economics

department and College of Business Administration at Kuwait University.

Chair of the Authoring the Economic Principles Curriculum Committee at the

Ministry of Education, Kuwait (December 2014 – May 2015).

Member of the Strategic Planning Committee at the College of Business

Administration , Kuwait University (September 2013 – Present)

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Member of the Accreditation Maintenance Committee at the College of Business

Administration, Kuwait University (September 2012 – Current)

Served as an economic consultant for the Supreme Council for Planning and

Development in Kuwait (October 2010- April 2011)

Represented the Central Bank of Kuwait in various local, regional, and

international meetings and forums.

Participated in preparing the GCC Monetary Union Agreement.

Participated in preparing the Free Trade Area agreements particularly in the area

of banking and financial services, as reflected on the schedule of specific

commitments concerning the state of Kuwait. These include the FTA agreements

between GCC and Korea, GCC and Singapore, GCC and EFTA, GCC and Japan.

Served as a member of the Technical Committee of Monetary Integration for the

GCC countries, 2002-2003, and October 2007- October 2009.

Served as a member of the Governors Committee for GCC Central Banks,

January 2008- October 2009.

Served as a member of the GCC Trade Negotiation Team at which representing

the Central Bank of Kuwait within negotiations in financial services during

October 2007-October 2009.

Part time instructor, Industrial Economic, College of Technological Studies,

Public Authority for Applied Education & Training, Kuwait, spring 2008- fall

2009.

Served as the treasurer of the Muslim Students Association at the American

University, DC, 2001-2002.

MEMBERSHIP

Member of the Kuwait Economic Society, since 1999.

Member of the Cultural Committee of the Kuwait Economic Society, 2002-2003.

Member of the Finance Committee at the American University (May 2001-May

2002).

Member of the University Budget Committee at the American University (May

2001-May 2002).

Member of the Fee Committee at the American University (May 2001-May

2002).

Member of the University Board of Trustees at the American University (May

2001-May 2002).

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Analysis and other offices automation.

Proficient in econometrics and statistics packages such as STATA, E-VIEWS.

Proficient in other modeling packages such as Revised Minimum Standard Model

Extended (RIMSIM-X) model of the World Bank, and Threshold 21 (T21)

Integrated Development Model.

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REFERENCES

Don Dutkowsky, Professor, 110 Eggers Hall, Department of Economics, Maxwell

School of Syracuse University, NY 13204,USA.

Mary Lovely, Professor, 131 Eggers Hall, Department of Economics, Maxwell

School of Syracuse University, NY 13204,USA.

Gail Hanson, Vice President for Campus Life, American University, 400 Butler

Pavilion, 4400 Massachusetts Ave, N.W, Washington DC 20016, USA.