Curriculum Vitae
Personal Data:
Name: Ali Ahmed Mohsen Al-Malhani
Address: Sana’a: Telfax Work: +967-1-212046 Mobile: +967 711100393-777780906
e-mail:
website: www.malhani.com
Place of Birth: Malhan - Al Mahweet - Yemen
Date of Birth: January 20, 1972
Nationality: Yemeni
Occupation: Conference Interpreter & Legal Translator
Business Courses Qualification:
P&G (Business Training Courses) (all with certificates)
- Attended Maximizing Creative & Logical Thinking Dec. 9&10, 2000.
- Attended People & Communication Skills April 9&10, 2000.
- Attended Improving Your Personal Leadership in Sana’a on March 6th, 2000.
- Attended Memo Writing in Sana’a on Nov. 22, 1999.
- Attended Effective Presentation Skills in Sana’a on Oct. 24-25, 1999.
- Attended General Application Trainer Training held in Sana’a on Oct. 17, 1999.
- Attended Train The Trainer Course held in Jeddah on March 1-3, 1999.
- Attended Team Effectiveness Training Course held in Jeddah on October 19-20, 1998.
- Attended Time Management Training Course held in Jeddah on October 13, 1998.
- Attended Basic CBD College Course held in Jeddah on July 5-7, 1998.
- Attended Advertising Functional College 1 held in Brussels, Belgium January 13-16, 1998.
- Attended College 1 New Hires Training Course held in Taiz, Yemen September, 1997.
Other trainings/Workshops/Recognitions and pluses
- Attended International Executive media and TV workshop held in Lebanon on Feb 17-20 2003.
- Attained International Computer Driving License 31 August 2003
- Received First Rank Medal from Dar Al Salam Social Organization for leading efforts on arms & revenge control campaign.
Translation & Interpretation Certificates: check http://www.malhani.com/Certificates.aspx
- Special appreciation certificate from World Intellectual Property Rights Organization (WIPO) / ISESCO on the high quality of interpretation provided to their inter-regional forum on Genetic Resources & Folklore.
- Special appreciation certificate from the GTZ's EU funded project "Support for Yemen Accession to WTO" for "valuable interpretation for IPR seminars and workshops.
- Special certificate from Ministry of Interior appreciating my translation services for their workshop dated July 29, 2009.
- Special recognition certificate from National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) in UK for providing translation services for the Yemeni high-profile delegate of the Ministry of Interior during the Yemen Capacity Building UK Visit in October 11-23, 2009, UK.
- Special appreciation certificate from UNICEF & Yemeni Ministry of Social Affairs & Labor for interpreting their workshop dated June 2, 2010.
- Special appreciation certificate from UN ISDR program for excellent delivery of interpretation services for their workshop in May 27, 2010.
- Special recognition certificate from FBI of US Government for outstanding delivery of interpretation services, Sep. 21, 2010.
- Special appreciation certificate from WB project supporting improvement of quality of higher education for delivery of excellent interpretation services for their workshop dated Nov. 29, 2010.
- Special appreciation certificate from US Department of Homeland Security for outstanding service of interpretation delivered to their workshop on Jan 23, 2011.
Academic Courses:
- MA in English studies from Faculty of Arts, Sana’a University. Grade: Excellent
- Finished a preliminary course of a 2-year MA Program, English Department, Faculty of Arts, Sana’a University, with a grade of VERY GOOD. (84%)
- BeD in English Language, English Department, Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, with a grade of VERY GOOD. 1992-1996
- Graduated from a public secondary school in 1991.
Extra Curricular Activities:
-1996: Won the First Prize of Elocution Competition (certificate).
Won the First Prize of Poetry Writing Competition (certificate).
Won the First Prize of Debating Competition (certificate).
All the competitions were in English and held in Sana’a University.
Work Experiences & Achievements:
First: Translation & Interpretation:
- From August 2007 to date: managing my translation & interpretation agency. Details are at www.malhani.com.
- Interpretation: I did many simultaneous/consecutive translations for conferences, workshops and seminars both at local and international level. In fact, I have interpreted so far more than 100 seminars/workshops at local, regional and international level. Some examples of workshops and conferences interpreted can be found in this CV. I also interpreted many for many missions for the World Bank and important radio and newspapers agencies. In addition, I interpreted for many missions of international organizations, TVs Radios and other agencies by escorting experts and providing on the spot interpretation.
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- Translation: I also translated many international documents and reports for many international organizations and agencies. I'm the fastest accurate translator in Yemen now and can reach in normal day productivity 10 pages and under pressure up to 15 pages! I also translated over 15 laws and regulations of the government.
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- April 2004 to February 2008: legal translator and conference interpreter at the "EC's Project of Support for Yemen Accession to WTO". Duties translating all official documents and official correspondence with WTO, laws, and other legal documents and communication documents between Yemen government and WTO. I also accompanied Yemen delegation three times to Geneva for provision of interpretation.
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- 2005 to date: providing translation and interpretation services to World Bank under a contract.
Some of the conferences / workshops / seminars interpreted:
1. Training Program on initial goods and services offers, June 27-29, 2004
2. Workshop on Competition Policy & the Multilateral Trading System, June, 29-30, 2004
3. National Workshop on SPS, September 14-15, 2004
4. Training Program Accession Negotiations for the Yemeni Negotiation Team November 11 and 26, October, 2004
5. Training Program for the Yemeni Negotiation Team, November 22-24, 2004
6. Special Training for the National Mechanism & IPRs Personnel, November, 2004
7. Special workshop for the Parliament & Shura Council on Multilateral Trading System & WTO Agreements, December 7-8, 2004
8. National Workshop for NGOs and Journalists on Multilateral Trading System, Feb 23, 2005
9. April 4-6, 2005 at Sheraton LDC conference organized by UNCTAD, Sana’a.
10. April 9-10, 2005 at Sheraton, Sana’a. Round Table Conference by WB. 9-10 April 2005 at Sheraton, Sana’a.
11. April 25, 2005. Leasing Workshop by IFC of the WB.
12. June 21, 2005, Woman Entrepreneurship Conference
13. July 17, 2005, Vocational Training Forum.
14. July 19, 200 “Broadening Regional Initiative for Developing Girls’ Education (BRIDGE) Project.” Sheraton Hotel Sana’a
15. July, 2005, UNDP Youth Conference.
16. Workshop for businesswomen on Yemen’s Accession to WTO, August 30, 2005
17. Training on market access for goods, September 3-5, 2005
18. Training on accession negotiations on services offer, 19-28 September, 2005
19. Yemen Accession Negotiation, Geneva (29/9/2005-6/10/2005)
20. Youth Need Workshop, (6-8/9/2005) of (Yemeni-German Reproductive Health Program)
21. Businesswomen Workshop on (23/11/2005.
22. Restitution Workshop for the Yemeni-German Reproductive Health Program (6-8/9/2005).
23. Workshop discussing the Primary Education Strategy at Educational Research & Development Center 2006
24. The National Conference for Youth & Childhood, Feb 19-22, 2006, Sana'a. (privately hired)
25. The Annual Review for Education Strategy, at the police Club, Sana'a, May 6-9, 2006
26. Reimbursement Workshop, Movenpick, Sana'a, 2006
27. How to Export to Europe, Police Club Hall, May 28, 2006
28. Consultative meeting on the directions of the third 5-year plan, May 27, 2006
29. Training course on updating the WTO Information Center at the Ministry of Industry & Trade, June 6-8, 2006
30. Third Working Party Meeting, Yemen Accession to WTO, Geneva, July 4-7, 2006
31. Credit Officer Training for CAC Bank, August 12-16, 2006
32. Consultative workshop for PHRplus, October 11, 2006
33. Arab Monetary Fund Consultation Workshop on Services & Banking Issues, September, 2006
34. IPRs Workshop by WIPO, Sana'a, October 16-17, 2006
35. Round Table Discussion with GCC for improving investment climate, Sana'a, October 29, 2006
36. The Head of Accession Department of UNCTAD Visit to Yemen October 30 to November 2006 + workshop for the private sector and NGOs at Taiz
37. Launching Women Development Strategy, Sana'a, December 9, 2006
38. Training the Trainer, USAID workshop, Sana'a, Jan 21-23, 2007
39. International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Movenpick Feb 3, 2007
40. The Head of Accession Department of UNCTAD Visit to Yemen, Feb 4-6, 2007 + workshop for the private sector and NGOs at Hudeidah
41. Yemen Accession to International Criminal Court (Panel Discussion at the Parliament) Feb 11, 2007
42. Literacy Experts Meeting BMENA & G8 Conference, Sana'a, Feb 13-14, 2007
43. Workshop on Dumping, Feb 21, 2007
44. Workshop of Government Procurement, Feb 27-28, 2007
45. Steve Coll Mission (Visit to Yemen), instigative journalist gathering of facts to be included in his upcoming book: Bin Laden, March 17-22, 2007 (Note: mission completed successfully) (FLIGHT TO Sana’a from Sayoon at 7:00 to attend the second workshop)
46. WIPO Workshop for foreign affairs staff, Sana'a, March 20-21, 2007
47. Interpreting Supporting Sector Programs Workshop 1-4-/4/2007, Taj Sheba Hotel, Sana’a
48. School Abolition of Fee Workshop, Education Research center, April 9-10, 2007
49. Third Arab Statistician Conference April, Sana'a, 17-19, 2007
50. Economic Role of Ports & the National Port Strategy Workshop, June2, 200, Ministry of Planning & International Cooperation
51. School Nutrition Conference, Sana'a, June 6, 2007
52. Sanabel 4th Annual Conference for micro financing , Sana'a, June 12-14, 2007
53. The joint health sector review 2007, Sana'a, June 19, 2007
54. Workshop on TRIPS and its Relationship to Agriculture June 16-26, 2007
55. Workshop on Countervailing & Anti-dumping Measures, June 26-28, 2007
56. Training Program for IPR, June 1-4, 2007
57. Businesswomen Trainer Workshop, Sana’a, June 30, 2007
58. The National Conference for Secondary Education, Sana’a, July 17-19, 2007
59. Workshop for Non-formal Education Planners & Administers, 18-22, August, 2007
60. Integrated Framework Workshop, Aug 28, 2007
61. Fourth Working Party Meeting, Yemen Accession to WTO, Geneva, Oct 30- Nov 3, 2006
62. WIPO/ISESCO Inter-national Forum on the Protection of Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore, Sana’a, November 4-6, 2007 (obtained an appreciation certificate for international quality interpretation provided)
63. SPS Workshop, November 20-21, 2007
64. Women’s Popular Tribunal, November 19, 2007
65. SMEs Conference, November 26
66. Meeting at the Ministry of Justice to discuss laws
67. National workshop for telecommunication on accession Jan 15, 2008-03-02
68. The first dialogue national conference of “Penal Justice in Yemeni Legislation”, February 10-11, 2008
69. Workshop to discuss mid term review for Basic Education Development Project Feb 24, 2008
70. Workshop to discuss mid term review for Basic Education Development Project Feb 27, 2008
71. The Second Higher Education Conference, 12-13 March 2008
72. Workshop on legal compliance, April 2, 2008
73. The 17th Round of NENARCA's Meetings, May 5-8, 2008
74. Refugee Protection & International Migration in the Gulf of Aden, May 19-20, 2008
75. Nation Dream Seminar, June, 2008.
76. School Nutrition Workshop, June 11, 2008
77. WIPO Workshop for Judges & Prosecutor, June 21-22, 2008
78. National Workshop on Copy Rights & Related Rights Organized by WIPO, June 23-45, 2008
79. Rewarding Best-performing 20 Companies for 2008, October 27, 2008
80. General Investment Authority (GIA) Training Workshop, November 26, 2008
81. General Investment Authority (GIA) Training Workshop, Dec 2, 2008
82. Investment Law Workshop, Feb 11, 2009
83. Investment Law Workshop, Feb 15, 2009
84. Workshop on Violence against Woman, Feb 9, 2009
85. Workshop on "Developing Integrated SPS & Marketing Strategy for the Fishery Sector In Yemen" March 22, 2009
86. Donor Conference, 3rd Post Consultative Group Follow up, April 5, 2009
87. Mobilization of Resources for Foreign Policy, May 19, 2009
88. Confronting Challenges Facing Yemen, May 28, 2009
89. Energy Conference, June 2-3, 2009
90. Religious Movements, June 8, 2009
91. First Consultative Meeting on Climate change & Disaster Risk Reduction, June 10, 2009
92. Small Arms Proliferation workshop, June 15, 2009
93. Development of Skills & Leadership of Police, July 22-29, 2009
94. Developing Standards of Establishing and Processing Files of Cases, 16-18, August, 2009
95. Police Capacity Building Course Phase II, October 10-25, 2009 (in United Kingdom)
96. WB Consultative Meeting with Civil Society Organizations, November 4, 2009.
97. Seminar on Economic Opportunities, FAO, November 15, 2009
98. Government Ten Priorities in the Consultative Meeting with donors, December 13, 2009
99. 2010 Yemen Humanitarian Appeal, December 14, 2009
100. GTZ workshop, Generation Dialogue, January 18, 2010
101. The National Campaign to Preserve Old Sana'a City January 24, 2010
102. Yemen Livelihood Zoning Workshop for FEWS, January 26-28, 2010
103. Workshop for International Organization for Migration on Immigration Policy, Feb 9, 2010
104. WB Workshop on Social Welfare Support SWF, February 22, 2010
105. GTZ Workshop on Social Ecological Economy, March 1, 2010
106. DFID's workshop "Women working together for a better Yemen," March 10, 2010
107. Workshop on Protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), organized by NCR and UNCHR, April 4-5, 2010
108. Roundtable Discussion, "Yemen, the Region & the World", organized by Sheba Center for Strategic Studies & Chatham House, April 6, 2010
109. Interpretation for UN Security Council mission to Yemen on Counter-terrorism, April 25-29, 2010
110. Interpretation for the mission of (Geneva Center for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces DCAF, May 9-12, 2010
111. Training Workshop on building a database for disasters inventory in Yemen, May 24-27, 2010,
112. Training workshop on child protection during emergencies, UNICEF, Sana'a, May 29 to June 2, 2010
113. Development & Tribal Conflict in Marib, Partners-Yemen, Sana'a, June 16, 2010
114. Mission of HE Alistair Burt, UK's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, June 22-24, 2010
115. Public Private Partnerships in Rural Areas Workshop, IFAD, June 30, 2010
116. Conference of the Arab Anti-Corruption & Integrity Network, "National Anti-Corruption Strategies & the Roles of National Stakeholders," July 26-27, 2010 (Sana'a)
117. Workshop for the Program of Partners for Development Organization "Development Dialogue Forum" at Movenpic Hotel, July 28, 2010 (Sana'a).