Alia Abdulrahman

Born and raised in Sweden to Lebanese parents, with professional experience across Sweden, Europe and the UAE.

Native

Arabic speaker with a multicultural background and strong cross-cultural fluency, supporting effective communication and relationship-building with clients, businesses, content creators and international partners across diverse markets. Arabic language and cultural understanding have been particularly valuable in building professional relationships and navigating business environments across the Middle East, especially the UAE. Highly adaptable and open to immediate relocation, international opportunities and travel, with a strong drive for professional growth and new market opportunities.

Accomplished business, operations and marketing professional with a diverse management background spanning education, real estate, property management and international brand partnerships. Career began in Sweden as a teacher and development coordinator, including a role within school management with responsibilities in strategic planning and staff development. Transition to the UAE brought experience across real estate sales, operations and general management.

Alongside this experience, developed a strong focus on marketing and brand partnerships, driven by the growing influence of social media and digital platforms on consumer behaviour, brand visibility and business development. Directly managing relationships and collaborations with content creators, while connecting creators with brands, hotels, hospitality and F&B businesses, and real estate developers across the Middle East and international markets.

General Manager - AH Properties - United Arab Emirates

(2021-01 - 2026-12)

Responsible for operations across a real estate agency and property management company, including sales, team leadership, business development, and client and investor relations.

Marketing, Content Creator & Brand Partnerships - Middle East / International - Middle East / International

(2024-01)

Managing brand collaborations and content creator partnerships across hospitality, F&B, and real estate, focusing on content, visibility, and commercial growth.

Sales Manager - Edwards & Towers - United Arab Emirates

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

Led real estate sales, client relationships, and negotiations, with a strong focus on sales targets and investor relations.

Sales Coordinator - Global 99 Property Investment - United Arab Emirates

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

Supported real estate sales and client management while coordinating communication with clients and investors.

Teacher | Management & Leadership Support - Ribersborg - Sweden

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

Combined teaching with school management, strategic planning, and staff development, developing strong leadership and communication skills.

Teacher - Örtagårdsskolan - Sweden

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

Responsible for teaching and student development, with a focus on leadership, communication, structure, and relationship-building.

Bachelor's Degree - Education - Malmö University (2008-01 - 2012-12)

Certificate - Supervision & Assessment of Teachers' Professional Development - Malmö University (2014-01 - 2015-12)

Certificate - Turkish Language Course - DILMER (2016-01 - 2016-12)

Certificate - Research & Leadership in Management Development Project - DILMER (2016-01 - 2017-12)