Afaf ABD ASAMAD

Contact

Mobile: 0933992142

Email: afaf.chiniaral@gmail.com

Date of Birth: 1947

Nationality: Syrian

Languages

Arabic (Mother tongue)

English (Fluent)

French (Fluent)

Education

Bachelor in Architecture, Damascus University, 1974

Exchange Program, Faculty of Architecture, Marseille, France, 1972

Work Experience

February 2011 – Present – Omran, Syria (Partner / Managing Director)

2017 – Evaluation and selection of 17 chalets for the Engineers Syndicate in Tartous Chalets project

2001–2003 – General Hospital in Jaramana: Design and supervision of an 80-bed hospital including maternity section, emergency, ICU, radiology, labs, and full services. Area: 8500 m²

2000–2001 – Conference Room in Maarat Sednaya: Capacity for 600 guests + church for 500 + youth housing for 70. Total area: 3200 m²

1994–1995 – Office Building for Engineers Syndicate in Duma: 2700 m² for syndicate + 4550 m² for engineering/commercial offices

1993–1996 – Sheraton Hotel in Maaret Seydnaya: 5-star hotel with over 300 beds, total area: 18000 m²

Conferences

• Union of Arab Engineers – Urban and Architectural Development
• Arbitrators Course for Arab Engineers (Contracts & Arbitration), 2008
• Architecture and Heritage – Syrian Architects Course, Aleppo, 2006
• Annual seminars on engineering project audits
• Tripartite jury member – Supreme State Inspection Commission, 2005

Memberships

• Syrian Syndicate of Engineers and Architects – Damascus
• Member, Al-Tal Engineering Committee (1990–2000)
• President, Al-Tal Engineering Committee (1996)
• Member, Damascus Countryside Offices Committee (1996)
• Member, Consulting Engineers Examination Committee (2000–2006)
• Chairperson, Future Youth Cooperative Housing Society (2008–Present)
• Elected Member, Housing Cooperative Union Council (2016–2020)
• Coordinator, Women’s Program in Syria (1990–2010)