HE/ Mrs. Hoda Al-Wahaidi

Huda Alwahidi is a distinguished and highly accomplished professional with over two decades of extensive experience in Information Technology, project management, and public sector consultancy. Her career is defined by a remarkable ability to lead and implement transformative digital initiatives, develop and execute strategic plans, and cultivate an environment of innovation within complex governmental and public frameworks.

Currently serving as the Deputy Minister at Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy in Palestine, Huda has been instrumental in spearheading the national digital transformation agenda. Her leadership extends to developing and implementing national strategies for digital transformation and the digital economy, overseeing critical digital projects, and fostering robust partnerships with both local and international stakeholders. She is a prominent representative for Palestine in regional and international forums, advocating for digital advancement and sharing best practices.

Prior to her current role, Huda held significant positions including General Director of Information Technology at the Ministry of Justice, where she provided comprehensive administrative support and contributed in the ICT development plans.

Huda is recognized for her core competencies in policy review assessments, public sector consultancy, and her deep understanding of ICT policies and development issues. She possesses strong project management skills, consistently driving governmental and private organizations towards peak performance. 

Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, drafting national strategic plans for technology, advocating for cybersecurity laws, and enhancing governmental efficiency through innovative IT solutions. 

A public policy maker and a detail-oriented researcher, she excels in communication and is a firm believer in collaborative leadership, successfully driving projects from concept to full implementation with rigorous monitoring.

Beyond her professional roles, Huda is a passionate advocate for gender justice and equality, human rights, and environmental sustainability, actively empowering women and promoting responsible digital practices. Her commitment to collaboration has led to effective partnerships that drive technological advancements in Palestine. 

With a strategic vision and a profound grasp of the interplay between technology and policy, Huda Alwahidi is dedicated to advancing Palestine’s digital transformation journey and contributing to a modern digital economy for sustainable development. 

Her contributions extend to published works, including research on freedom of expression and intermediary liability in Palestine, presented at international conferences. 

Huda is proficient in Arabic (mother tongue), English (fluent), and Turkish (intermediate), and possesses excellent communication, analytical, leadership, innovation, and resilience skills.

Core Competencies

Huda Alwahidi is a leading expert in Information Technology, policy review assessments, and public sector consultancy, demonstrating a high capacity for conducting in-depth research on major ICT policies and development issues. 

She is a highly qualified IT professional with robust project management skills, consistently assisting governmental, public, and private organizations in achieving peak performance in information technology and postal services.

Her extensive experience spans the information technology ecosystem and government services, with a rich background in strategic planning, project management, drafting national strategic plans for technology, advocating for cybersecurity laws, and spearheading initiatives that significantly enhance governmental efficiency through innovative IT solutions. 

As a public policy maker and a detail-oriented researcher, she possesses strong communication skills. A dedicated team leader and a firm believer in collaborative efforts, she has the knowledge and ability to drive diverse projects from conceptualization to full implementation, including rigorous monitoring and comprehensive project assessment.

She is a solid advocate for gender justice and equality, actively seeking to empower women as integral contributors to sustainable development, and is a passionate proponent of human rights and environmental sustainability. 

She promotes responsible digital practices while ensuring the needs of all team members are met, firmly believing in the power of collaboration to forge effective partnerships with local and international stakeholders, thereby driving technological advancements in Palestine.

With a strategic vision and a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between technology and policy, Huda Alwahidi is committed to advancing Palestine’s journey toward digital transformation and building a modern digital economy that contributes to sustainable development for all.

 Her excellent knowledge extends to following up on ICT initiatives and joint ventures with public and private sectors, academia, and civil society.

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