Lina

Aburous

Brussels
Forward Global

Lina has over 15 years of experience specializing in governmental and institutional affairs, with a focus on building effective strategies for governments. Her expertise spans reputation management, country branding, public diplomacy, and corporate and political communications. Throughout her career, Lina has developed and implemented communication strategies that strengthen governmental and institutional relations. She has worked extensively in both public and private sectors across Europe, the GCC, MENA, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, advising on enhancing governmental interactions and building robust international relationships. 

Lina provides intelligence and policy counsel on EU foreign affairs and institutional issues, designing strategies for engaging stakeholders with international and EU policymakers. She has advised numerous heads of state, politicians, and international figures, helping them navigate complex political landscapes in Europe, the Middle East, GCC, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. A regular commentator on European and foreign affairs, Lina appears on international news channels like Bloomberg, Euronews, Al Arabiya, Al Sharq, and Al Hadath. She is also a frequent guest on various reputable podcasts in Europe and MENA. For three years, she provided weekly analysis on current EU and global affairs on Politico’s EU Confidential podcast, the leading media outlet in Brussels. In 2003, Lina was recognized as one of the Emerging 55 Leaders in the World by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. She is an active member of the Oxford University Global Public Affairs Council and is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.