Adnan Abdel-Razzak Account Manager

Adnan, a Jordanian-American, was educated in the United States at Drew University in New Jersey. He graduated from Drew University with a B.A. in Political Science in 2005.

In his final year at University, Adnan spent a semester at the United Nations, learning in-depth, the functions of the international institution while interning at the Al Jazeera UN bureau, where the foundations of his passion for media and communications were established.

Following graduation, Adnan began exploring journalism in the region, first at The Associated Press, in Amman Jordan, before moving to Dubai to work at a the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA), where he was also a freelance reporter for Defense News, a leading American defense publication, alongside his responsibilities as a researcher on a range of defense and strategic issues in the Middle East. In addition to this, Adnan was an Assistant Producer for a number of documentaries which aired by broadcast major Al Arabiya and Al Hurra.

Adnan then left INEGMA for the world of public relations, when he joined Asda’a Burson-Marsteller (then Asda’a Public Relations). He was part of the key account team handling Emaar Properties, and General Electric as an Account Manager, under the direction of the Account Director.

Joining RAWAJ in late 2008 as an Account Manager, Adnan brings with him insight and a wide expertise in PR, business development and communications skills.

Sara Aki Account Manager

Sara Aki was born in England and grew up in the Middle East, returning to England for university. She graduated in 2006 from the University of Manchester with a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, after carrying out research projects in a variety of topical areas.

Following her university years, Sara spent some time volunteering in Zambia after which she returned to Dubai to begin her career. With a flair for writing discovered during university, and a love of interacting with people, Sara chose to diversify her knowledge base and work in the field of Public Relations.

Sara joined RAWAJ in 2006 as an Account Executive, bringing with her remarkable writing, communication and organisational skills, and today successfully holds the position of Account Manager.

Afsaneh Baher Account Manager

Afsaneh Baher was born in Iran and graduated with a B.A. in English Translation & Literature from Azad University, Tehran. In addition, she holds numerous communications and marketing qualifications, gaining years of experience in the field.

She held the position of Assistant Marketing Manager at Vishka Studio, a visual effects and animation company until 2004. Thereafter she acted as Communications Manager of Digital Clone Corp., a globally renowned IT organization, enhancing overall exposure and awareness for a new generation of computer.

Upon moving to Dubai in 2006, Afsaneh joined Rawaj International as an Account Executive and now holds the position of Account Manager having gained invaluable insights into the PR industry. She utilizes her organisational and management skills as well as communication abilities to strategize and implement account activities and has extensive experience working with clients in the luxury retail industry spanning from fashion to hospitality and arts & culture.