Biography

The Ambassador of Yemen to Canada:

His Excellency Khaled Mahfoodh Abdulla Bahah

Ambassador Khaled Bahah obtained a Masters of Commerce in Administration, Banking and Finance at Pune University, India, in 1992 after first completing his Bachelor of Commerce in Advanced Accounting and Auditing.

He was appointed as an Ambassador in December, 2008 and presented his Credentials to the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, on January 21st, 2009, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Yemen to Canada.

Prior to his diplomatic appointment he served as Minister of Oil and Minerals for the Republic of Yemen, from February, 2006 – May, 2008. During his tenure, presiding over this vital portfolio, he managed the Department and its various agencies.

His responsibilities included leadership as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Yemen Liquefied Natural Gas Project with investments of over $ 4 Billion US, as well as the Safer Exploration and Production Petroleum Company and the Yemen General Corporation for Oil and Gas, which includes the Aden Refinery Company, the Yemen Refinery Company, the Yemen Oil Company, the Yemen Investment Oil Company, and the Petroleum Training Centre.

Ambassador Bahah was also a Board Member for the General Investment Authority; the Higher Council of Economic and Oil Affairs and the Export Committee.

From 2005-2006 he was Project Office Manager of the Arabia-Yemen Cement Company.

Upon graduation in 1992, he joined Canadian Nexen Petroleum Yemen, holding senior positions in a variety of areas, including Planning, Joint Ventures, Human Resources and General accounting.

Ambassador Bahah’s experience has provided him with the ability to perform in a cross-cultural environment utilizing advanced management and leadership capabilities as well as a high level of understanding of human resource management and social relationships in the work force. He thrives on problem solving, decision-making, project management, teamwork and the power of positive thinking.

He is married and has one son.

His social activities include board membership in several cultural societies and sporting clubs. During his term in Ottawa, he was elected President of the Ottawa Diplomatic Association during 2009/2010.