Daban Shadala is the Deputy Head of the Department of Foreign Relations for the KRG and formerly served as the Representative to Spain. He is a key diplomatic figure in building strategic and economic bridges between the Kurdistan Region and Europe, focusing on regional stability and international trade.

Throughout his career, Shadala has focused on securing international support for the Kurdistan Region’s stability and development. He has played a key role in facilitating high-level trade missions and humanitarian cooperation, particularly during the regional challenges posed by the fight against ISIS.

A skilled communicator and negotiator, he is a central figure in Kurdish diplomacy, working to project the region’s democratic aspirations and its strategic importance as a partner for security in the Middle East. His expertise lies in international relations, crisis diplomacy, and fostering multilateral partnerships to enhance regional prosperity.