Hamid Nangialay Kabiri

Hamid Nangialay Kabiri (born 1991) is an Afghan diplomat and politician, currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Bonn, Germany. Kabiri is recognized for his contributions to Afghanistan’s diplomatic efforts and his role in modernizing the government’s approach to international relations through technology and innovation.
==Biography==
Hamid Nangialay Kabiri was born in 1991 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He pursued his early education in Kabul amidst the socio-political challenges that defined Afghanistan during the 1990s and early 2000s. Kabiri developed an early interest in technology, which led him to enroll at Kabul University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in 2013. His academic focus was on the application of technology in governance, a field he would later contribute to significantly in his professional career.
==Career==
Kabiri began his career in 2014 at Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). His early roles involved working on technology-driven projects aimed at improving the ministry’s operational efficiency. By 2015, he had risen to the position of Head of the Information and Technology Department at the MFA. In this role, Kabiri was responsible for overseeing the digital transformation initiatives within the ministry.
During his tenure at the MFA, Kabiri was involved in the development and implementation of several key digital initiatives. Among these was the Task Management system, designed to enhance the internal coordination within the ministry, and the Online Contact List Hos DB, a secure database for managing diplomatic communications. These initiatives were part of broader efforts to modernize the MFA’s operations and improve the security and accessibility of information.
In March 2019, Kabiri was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Afghan Consulate in Bonn, Germany. In this diplomatic role, he also took on the responsibilities of Acting Consul General. His work in Bonn has focused on improving consular services for Afghan citizens and representing Afghanistan’s interests in Germany. Kabiri has also been involved in advocating for stronger international cooperation on issues such as digital governance and cybersecurity, areas in which he has continued to apply his expertise.
==Contributions and Legacy==
Kabiri's work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in his subsequent diplomatic roles has been characterized by his efforts to integrate technology into the operations of Afghanistan’s government institutions. His contributions to the digitalization of the MFA have been recognized as significant steps towards improving the efficiency and transparency of the ministry's functions. Kabiri’s initiatives have also contributed to enhancing cybersecurity measures within the ministry, a critical aspect of modern diplomatic practice.
While his career is ongoing, Kabiri's efforts in the field of digital diplomacy have positioned him as a key figure in Afghanistan’s approach to modernizing its government operations, particularly in the realm of foreign affairs.
Category:1991 births
Category:Afghan diplomats
Category:Politicians
Category:People from Kabul
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