Dr. Hala Faisal
Summary:
Assistant Professor, certified trainer, and senior academic with extensive experience in economics, economic crimes, risk management, and financial governance. Holds a Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy with a major in Economics. Experienced in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, curriculum development, academic research supervision, and professional training. Actively engaged in consultancy, policy analysis, and capacity building in areas related to economic and financial crimes, risk management standards, and digital transformation.
Relevant Experience:
- Assistant Professor, Economic Crimes Department, Nayef Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), Riyadh
- Economics & Finance Professor (Fulbright Scholar), Temple University, USA
- Head of Economics Department, Lebanese University
- Assistant Professor, Lebanese University and Lebanese International University
- Certified Trainer with PwC Academy Middle East, British Eagles Qatar, Optimus, and Cambridge Business Academy
- Educational Manager, CIS Training Center (HP), Lebanon
- Consultant in economic policy, AML, fraud prevention, risk management, and digital financial systems
Academic Credentials:
- D. Certificate in International Relations & Diplomacy (Major: Economics), INSEEC – CEDS, Paris, France
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Economics Focus, Lebanese American University (LAU)
- Bachelor in Business Administration, Beirut Arab University (BAU)
Professional Qualifications:
- Fulbright Scholarship Awardee
- Certified PwC Trainer – PwC Academy Middle East
- Professional Trainer in Economics, Finance, Business, and Risk Management
- Member, Scientific Research Committee
- Extensive experience in ISO 31000, COSO ERM, corporate governance, and fraud risk management frameworks