El Waer Hakim

Upon graduation in 1987 from the Environmental Technologies Studies Department, Higher Institute of Technology, University of Sebha in Libya, Hakim moved to Malta to study at UK Institute of Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers. He completed the institution's courses, earning a Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis and Computer Programming. He later obtained a Doctorate of philosophy in Environmental Sciences in 2000 from the University of Sheffield in United Kingdom. He also followed several professional training courses, among others:

Abdul-Hakim Rajab Elwaer (born in 1967 in Tripoli, Libya) is a Libyan diplomat, politician and development professional. He served in the Libyan government as Secretary (Minister) of Environment from 2004 to 2007. He worked at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as Director of Administration and Human Resources Management, as well as Director of Human Resources, Sciences & Technology from 2007 to 2014. Currently, he is the official Spokesperson and the Director of Cooperation and Resource Mobilization Department of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this capacity, he is in charge of regional cooperation and integration, resource mobilization and partnership with regional and international organizations. In addition, he is the Ag. Director of Country Programs (Sub-Saharan Africa) and he served as Coordinator (Ag. Vice President) for Cooperation and Capacity Development at IsDB. In January 2017, he was a strong candidate for the post of Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission where he competed with the current DCP.