Gamal Abdel-Hafiz
Special Agent of the FBI – Dallas Division
Specialized in international terrorist investigations and human source development.
Professional Experience
Gamal Abdel-Hafiz brings over 30 years of experience in federal law enforcement, international investigations, and security operations. His career has focused on counterterrorism, intelligence, and global security, with extensive expertise in both domestic and international operations.
Academic Background
Recognitions & Honors
- FBI Director's award for contribution during the trial of Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman et al – New York City, New York
- United States Attorney's award for translation excellence during the trial of Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman et al – New York City, New York
- Recognition for leadership role in the investigation of the explosion at the Khobar Towers – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Award for participation in the Sour Gas investigation – Texas, USA
- Award for leadership role during the East Africa American Embassies terrorist attacks – Tanzania
- Recognition letter from both Special Agents in Charge of the Dallas Division for successfully obtaining breakthrough confession that resolved the Lackawanna Six Sleeper Cell case – Lackawanna, New York
- Recognition Certificate for participating in the Command Post during the London Subway attacks – Dallas Division
- Intelligence gathering award
- Letter of recognition from Southern Methodist University (SMU) for providing Active Shooter training to members of the faculty and administration
- Award from King Hussein of Jordan for efforts in providing training for the Jordanian Police and Military
- Award from Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz, Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia, for joint investigations with the Saudi Intelligence
- Award from the Brazilian Police for providing interviewing and interrogation training to the Brazilian Police
- Award from the Jordanian Intelligence Service for participating in unit Counter Terrorism training
- Award for participating in the investigation of Husem Semadi case – Doran Town Dallas, Texas
- Award for participating and advising investigators during the investigation of Khaled Aldawsar – Lubbock, Texas
Areas of Expertise
- Certified FBI Adjunct Faculty with emphasis on Middle East and Islamic culture
- Source recruitment
- Crisis/Hostage negotiation
- International Counter Terrorism
- International Police training
- Excellent knowledge of Middle Eastern culture
- Certified FBI Undercover Special Agent
- Certified FBI Human Intelligence Collector
- Certified FBI Interrogator of High Value detainees
- Designed the framework of the FBI Counter Violent Extremists program at FBI Headquarters
- Fluency in Arabic and English languages
- Certified expert witness in Arabic/English translation in United States Federal Courts
- Certified International Terrorism witness in United States Federal Courts
As an FBI Special Agent specializing in international terrorism, I maintain Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearances. Certified in numerous federal trials for the U.S. government as an FBI Agent and FBI Language Specialist in Arabic language translation and analysis. Coordinated investigative efforts in Yemen during the investigation of the bombing attack on the USS Cole, November 2000 – February 2003. Coordinated investigative efforts in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain with numerous U.S. federal agencies during the investigation of the 9/11/2001 attacks, September 2001 – February 2003.