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Abdul Ghafar Ismail was born on 1 October, 1952 in Danau, Tutong, Brunei, is a Bruneian diplomat (born 1951). Discover Abdul Ghafar Ismail's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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Diplomat
civil servant |
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71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
1 October, 1951 |
| Birthday |
1 October |
| Birthplace |
Danau, Tutong, Brunei |
| Nationality |
Brunei
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Abdul Ghafar Ismail Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Abdul Ghafar Ismail height not available right now. We will update Abdul Ghafar Ismail's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Abdul Ghafar Ismail's Wife?
His wife is Aishah Husain
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Aishah Husain |
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3 |
Abdul Ghafar Ismail Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Abdul Ghafar Ismail worth at the age of 71 years old? Abdul Ghafar Ismail’s income source is mostly from being a successful Diplomat. He is from Brunei. We have estimated Abdul Ghafar Ismail's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Diplomat |
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Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Ghafar bin Haji Ismail (born 1 October 1952) is a retired Bruneian diplomat who formerly held the position of high commissioner to India from 2001 to 2007, Singapore from 2007 to 2012, and permanent representative of Brunei to the United Nations in New York from 2013 to 2019.
He was born on 1 October 1952, in Kampong Danau, Tutong, Brunei.
His hobbies included reading, jogging, golf and badminton.
Abdul Ghafar has earned the following honours;
Abdul Ghafar graduated from the University of Staffordshire in the United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in geography from 1972 to 1975, and continued his PGCE studies at Reading University from 1981 to 1982.
From 1978, Abdul Ghafar began his career in the Brunei Darussalam Government Service.
After being posted abroad for the first time in 1984, to Bangkok, he worked as assistant director of Economics from 1988 to 1989 and as second secretary from 1985 to 1987 after joining the Ministry.
In 1985, he embarked on the Foreign Service & Diplomatic Course at the Australian National University & Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.
From Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in the United States with a Master of Arts (MA) in international law and diplomacy.
He served as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MOFAT) Director of Multilateral Economics from 1988 to 1999 and Director of Politics II from 1999 to 2001.
From 1989 until 1991, he served as a first secretary in the Bruneian embassy in Riyadh.
Between 1991 and 1995, he held the same position of responsibility for the ASEAN.
From 1992 to 1995, he was appointed as the deputy director of Protocol and Consular Affairs.
In 1994, he studied at Maastricht, Netherlands's European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA).
From 1995 until 1998, Abdul Ghafar was Brunei's deputy grand chamberlain.
He served as the Bruneian high commissioner to India from August 2001 to May 2007, while also holding accreditations in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
After being appointed as Brunei's high commissioner-designate to Singapore in August 2007, Abdul Ghafar took office as Brunei's high commissioner to Singapore on 29 November 2007, in addition to his dual roles as non-resident high commissioner to South Africa and the Maldives.
During his tenure, he saw Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah's official state visit to the country in January 2012.
On 26 February 2013, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah presented Abdul Gafar his letters of credence, as the newly appointed permanent representative of Brunei to the United Nations in New York.
He was present when Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha attended the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly on 29 September 2015.
With the signing of a joint declaration by representatives from Abdul Gafar and the Bahamas, Elliston Rahming, Brunei formally established diplomatic ties on 21 November 2016.
Abdul Ghafar is married to Datin Aishah Husain, together they have three children.
