Captain Abdullah Ali Al-Farhan is a maritime affairs and shipping expert, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SN Arabia, and an entrepreneur in international trade and logistics. His professional background combines practical maritime experience, government service, specialized media, and international trade.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Transport and Port Management from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT). He continues to develop his academic and professional expertise with plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Shipping and Transportation, further strengthening his knowledge of maritime transport, logistics, supply chains, and international trade.
Government Experience
Captain Abdullah Ali Al-Farhan previously served as Director General of Policies and Economics within the Maritime Affairs Sector at the Yemeni Ministry of Transport, where he contributed to the preparation and follow-up of policies and studies related to maritime transport and supported efforts aimed at developing Yemen’s maritime sector and strengthening cooperation with regional and international organizations.
He was also appointed as an official focal point between the Yemeni Ministry of Transport and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
In this capacity, he was responsible for institutional coordination, following regional transport programmes and initiatives, participating in technical meetings and workshops, and contributing to the preparation and follow-up of relevant reports and studies.
Entrepreneurship
Captain Al-Farhan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MFR Shipping, Transport and Trading, a company operating in shipping, logistics, international trade, and the development of transport and supply-chain solutions.
The company focuses on developing commercial partnerships connecting regional and international markets and providing integrated solutions in import, export, shipping, and logistics services.
Specialized Maritime Media
Alongside his business activities, Captain Abdullah Ali Al-Farhan is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SN Arabia, an Arabic news platform specializing in maritime affairs.
SN Arabia is media-accredited with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for coverage of its official meetings and events.
The platform provides news coverage, analysis, reports, and specialized content on the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), maritime transport, ports, shipping, maritime safety and security, the blue economy, and international maritime legislation.
SN Arabia is committed to relying on official sources and original documents while maintaining high professional standards in maritime journalism.
Areas of Expertise
Captain Abdullah Ali Al-Farhan’s areas of expertise and professional interest include:
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- Maritime transport and shipping
- Ports and logistics
- Maritime safety and security
- International maritime conventions and regulations
- Maritime economics and policy
- International trade
- Supply chains and logistics
- Port development
- Regional and international maritime affairs
Vision
Captain Abdullah Ali Al-Farhan believes that the development of the Arab maritime transport sector requires greater access to reliable and professional maritime information, stronger international cooperation, and closer connections between the Arab maritime community and international maritime institutions and organizations.
He also advocates greater awareness of the work and role of the International Maritime Organization, particularly among Arabic-speaking audiences, and the importance of making international maritime developments more accessible to the Arab public and maritime professionals.
Through SN Arabia and MFR Shipping, Transport and Trading, he seeks to contribute to the development of maritime knowledge, strengthen communication between the media and maritime sectors, and support initiatives that advance maritime transport, logistics, and international trade in the region.
