Hana Shabaneh

Hana is a Senior Trainer and Subject Matter Expert with over 14 years of experience specializing in event management, strategic business development, and stakeholder engagement across the Middle East and North Africa. As Business Development Director at Rain Light Events & Exhibitions, she leads high-value projects, develops innovative event strategies, and drives multimillion-dollar growth initiatives.

Hana has successfully executed over 2,000 national and 20+ international corporate, government, and defense sector forums, demonstrating exceptional expertise in sponsorship acquisition, marketing campaigns, partner relations, and operational logistics. Fluent in English and Arabic, with a working knowledge of French, Hana is known for her agile, results-driven leadership style, commitment to excellence, and passion for knowledge transfer through training, coaching, and mentorship.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Summary

Senior Trainer and Subject Matter Expert

Training Programs Delivered

Professional Qualifications, Education and Accreditation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Finance), Campbell University, USA.

• Certified in Human Resource Management.

• Certified in Event Management.

• Certified in Digital Marketing.

• Certified in Leadership.

• Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic; Working Knowledge of French.

• Event Management Fundamentals for Corporate and Government Entities.

• Sponsorship Acquisition and Revenue Strategy Workshops.

• Strategic Business Development and Growth Planning Sessions.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management Training.

• Marketing and Digital Campaign Development for Events.

• Project Delivery and Operational Execution for Event Professionals.

• Team Leadership, Communication, and Agile Planning Workshops.

• Customized Coaching and Mentorship Programs for Emerging Event Managers.

• Event Strategy and Management.

• Business Development and Revenue Generation.

• Government and Corporate Relations.

• Stakeholder Engagement.

• Sponsorship Acquisition and Partner Relations.

• Strategic Marketing and Digital Engagement.

• Team Leadership and Cross-functional Mentoring.

• Operational Logistics and Project Delivery.

• Communication and Strategic Planning.

• Coaching and Capacity Building.