Reem Mohammad Khaled Zaid Al Khaled

Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Canada                                              

(Ambassador's C.V.) 

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Her Excellency Reem Alkhaled presented her credentials to Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Former Governor General of Canada, on November 1st, 2019, instating Her Excellency as the State of Kuwait’s first female Ambassador to Canada.

Ambassador Alkhaled obtained her Master’s Degree in International Studies and Diplomacy from SOAS – University of London, UK, in 1999. Her Excellency Alkhaled brings extensive experience, having served at the highest levels in the political sector as Minister Plenipotentiary and Assistant Foreign Minister for the Americas for the State of Kuwait.

Ambassador Alkhaled first joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a political researcher in the Department of International Organizations - Division of United Nations Specialized Agencies. Following the liberation of the State of Kuwait in 1991, Ambassador Alkhaled joined in the formation of the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM), as well as overseeing the implementation of the Security Council Resolutions between Kuwait and Iraq.

Her Excellency Alkhaled is regarded as one of the most pioneering women in the foreign service in the State of Kuwait. In 2017, she was awarded The Arab Woman Award (Government Sector) during her tenure as Assistant Foreign Minister. While serving as the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Republic of Chile, she was also awarded the first-class Order of Merit in recognition of advancing ties between Kuwait and Republic of Chile.

During her current tenure in Canada, Ambassador Alkhaled aims to strengthen and broaden the bilateral relationship in the political, economic, commercial, educational, and cultural domains with Canada. Between November 2021 and November 2023, Her Excellency was Chair of the Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Ottawa (WHDMO), becoming the first female chair from the Middle East region to be elected for this role. Her Excellency Alkhaled was awarded "Canada’s Ambassador of the Year for the Middle East" in June 2023. The award was organized by the University of Ottawa in collaboration with the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Council for Public Diplomacy.

In May 2023, Ambassador Alkhaled participated in a compelling documentary that details the incredible service and sacrifice of Canadian veterans during the Arabian Gulf War. During this event, Her Excellency was received by MP Anita Vandenbeld, MP John Brassard, MP Luc Desilets, MP Alistair MacGregor, and RAdm (ret'd) Senator Rebecca Patterson.

Moreover, Ambassador Alkhaled took part in a celebration organized by the National Council of Veteran Affairs in Canada in cooperation with the Canadian War Museum in October 2022. During this event, Her Excellency was honoured, and the Embassy was recognized, in the presence of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Canadian Prime Minister, who held the position during the occupation of the State of Kuwait. Ambassador Alkhaled presented decorations to six veterans with the Kuwait Liberation Medals.