Saif AlShamsi

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Languages and Martial Arts: • I am proficient in Arabic and English and have some knowledge of Japanese. I completed a training course in Japanese for overseas students at Nagoya University's Education Center for International Students – Japan. • I hold a first-dan rank (Sho Dan) in Iaido from the All Japan Iaido Federation, achieved in September 2003. A year later, you were certified to the rank of second dan (Ni Dan). And the year after, I was certified to the rank of third dan (San Dan).

Law Enforcement and Security Background: • Served with the UAE Ministry of Interior/ Armed Forces from September 1994 to December 2005, reaching the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. • During my time with the UAE Armed Forces and Ministry of Interior, I held roles including Legal Affairs Officer at the Coast Guard, where I organized court marshals' boards and followed up on legal cases. I also investigated maritime accidents in cooperation with other authorities. • I have a strong background in law enforcement training, having completed a Basic Drug Investigation Course in collaboration with the FBI and DEA. • I completed a course on Human Rights from Abu Dhabi Police in February 2001. • I was trained in Crisis Management in Coastal Areas and on Radioactive Pollution in coastal areas by the Emirates American Center for Environmental Sciences in September 2000. • As Head of the Fraud Control Section at Sharjah City Municipality, I directed inspection procedures on markets and warehouses to check for counterfeit goods and supervised interrogations of shop owners. I also served as a representative for the organization before the Public Prosecution Department and the Courts.

Leadership and Training: • Earned a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute. • Managed a skilled regional legal team, training them to become experts on decisions with legal and financial impacts. • Built HR capabilities and strong talent teams by administering the recruitment of new legal staff, administrators, and executives in the Al Ain region. • Served as an expert trainer, developing the competency of trainees to help them reach their maximum potential in the legal field.

Legal and Compliance Expertise: • Successfully transitioned between senior positions in legal, compliance, and ethics at SEHA, the largest healthcare network in the UAE. • Spearheaded comprehensive compliance strategies and ensured strict adherence to UAE healthcare regulations, labor laws, and international ethical standards. • Served as the Legal Director at SEHA, where I advised senior leadership, developed legal strategies, and strengthened compliance and corporate governance. • Provided legal counsel on a wide array of matters, including contracts, corporate structuring, regulatory adherence, and risk management.

Investigations and Fraud Control: • As the Head of Fraud Control Section at Sharjah City Municipality, I headed a high-performing unit that investigated complaints from consumers and trademark owners. • My department received the 2007 Brand Protection Award from the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Brand Protection Council for its exemplary campaign against counterfeiters. • Received recognition from the Arab Union for Combating Piracy for my significant efforts in combating piracy and effectively implementing intellectual property and copyright laws.

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