{"id":48,"date":"2020-03-11T03:29:35","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T03:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhamad.com\/index.php\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T16:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T16:14:11","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rhamad.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-48\" data-postid=\"48\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-48 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"alqw556\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_alqw556 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_bottom gutter-none tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_7tmp557 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ipqx183 image-center   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -70\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rhamad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-21-at-14.58.54-1.jpeg\" width=\"932\" height=\"1600\" title=\"About\" alt=\"About\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_lxdg314 last\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w tb_gs2765ec col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_3qt0431\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_k3nn432 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tkey461   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>About<\/h1>\n<h3>I&#8217;m Rami El Hamad<\/h3>\n<p>As a distinguished PhD graduate in Economics from Manchester Metropolitan University, I possess extensive expertise in economic research, policy analysis, and teaching. My professional endeavours include optimising international market expansion, advancing innovative business lines, and providing strategic economic consultancy. With a robust track record of leveraging econometric tools and macroeconomic modelling, I have consistently driven data-informed policy recommendations and strategic business solutions.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_746e397 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_tn4p400 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_450c106 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rhamad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/arrow-down-32x82-1-32x82.png\" width=\"32\" height=\"82\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-23\" title=\"arrow-down-32x82-1\" alt=\"arrow-down-32x82-1\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qjxw498   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Background<\/h2>\n<h4>Culture<\/h4>\n<p>As a British citizen originally from Lebanon, I bring a rich blend of cultural perspectives to my professional and personal life. Growing up with Lebanese heritage, I have been deeply influenced by the values of hospitality, resilience, and community, which are central to Lebanese culture. Living in the UK has further enriched my experience, providing me with a global outlook and a deep appreciation for diversity and innovation. This unique cultural fusion allows me to approach challenges with a versatile and inclusive mindset, enhancing my ability to connect with diverse audiences and contribute effectively in international contexts.<\/p>\n<h4>Education<\/h4>\n<p>I hold a PhD in Economics from Manchester Metropolitan University (2024), complemented by a Master of Economics and Financial Analysis (2020). 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My professional endeavours include optimising international market expansion, advancing innovative business lines, and providing strategic economic consultancy. With a robust track record of leveraging econometric tools and macroeconomic modelling, I have consistently driven data-informed policy recommendations and strategic business solutions.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/rhamad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/arrow-down-32x82-1-32x82.png\" width=\"32\" height=\"82\" title=\"arrow-down-32x82-1\" alt=\"arrow-down-32x82-1\">\n<h2>Background<\/h2> <h4>Culture<\/h4> <p>As a British citizen originally from Lebanon, I bring a rich blend of cultural perspectives to my professional and personal life. Growing up with Lebanese heritage, I have been deeply influenced by the values of hospitality, resilience, and community, which are central to Lebanese culture. 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