Notable Milestones

• One of the most notable milestones in my professional career was the moment when I was honored by the United Nations with membership in the Honor Roll of the Human Settlements Programme in 1994, a recognition I hold dear. In 1998, I was chosen as the first Goodwill Ambassador for the programme in the Arab countries.
• In 2005, I had the honor of receiving the Alexandria University Award for Regional Leadership, a testament to the appreciation of the institutional and developmental work I provided over the years.

Achievements of Dubai Municipality During My Tenure

• During my tenure at Dubai Municipality, the municipality received many prestigious international awards for its high-quality performance, which I consider a collective achievement of everyone who worked with me, including:
• The Leadership Award in 1999 awarded to Dubai Municipality in New York by the Global Council for Community Care.
• The Cannes International Water and Cities Award in 2001.
• Awards from the Arab Towns Organization.
• Awards from the Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities in the fields of environment and heritage preservation.

Community Engagement

In addition to my role as Director General of Dubai Municipality, I had the honor of contributing to many government initiatives and councils, having chaired and served on several boards of directors. I also served as the Chairman of the Al Ahli Sports and Cultural Club in Dubai, stemming from my belief in the importance of supporting youth and cultural activities in our community.

Here are some of the numerous duties I undertook locally:

Locally

• Chairman of the Dubai Health Authority (2001-2005).
• Member of the Dubai Reconstruction Council (1994-2000).
• Chairman of the Dubai Reconstruction Council (2001-2004).
• Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Dubai, September 2003.
• Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment.
• Chairman of the Dubai International Conference for Best Practices organized by Dubai Municipality and the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements in November 1995.
• Member of the Executive Council of Dubai (2001-2006)
• Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences.
• Member of the General Secretariat of Municipalities in the United Arab Emirates (1984-2006).
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Environment Authority in the United Arab Emirates.
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (1982-2006).
• Chairman of the Al Ahli Club in Dubai from 1974 to 1985
• Then Chairman of the Al Ahli Club in Dubai from 1987 to 2006
• President of the UAE Basketball Federation.
• First Vice President of the UAE National Olympic Committee.

Regionally and Internationally, my activities and duties varied, including the following:

• President of the Arab Towns Organization (1994-1997).
• Member of the Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities in Saudi Arabia (1992-2006).
• Member of the Executive Bureau of the Arab Towns Organization (1992-2006).
• Member of the Advisory Committee of Eminent Personalities for the UN Secretary-General for the Second Habitat Conference, June 1996.
• Member of the UN Advisory Committee for Local Authorities (2000-2006).
• Chairman of the Closing General Session of the IULA World Conference held in Mauritius, April 1997.
• Chairman of the Global Council of Cities and Local Authorities Delegation to the UN Dialogue on Sustainable Development in New York, April 1997.
• Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme since 1998.

My Vision

I believe that true development is not just about projects and buildings, but it starts with the people, built on a clear vision, effective management, and continuous communication with the community. My passion for development, commitment to work values, and innovation have guided me in every step of my career.

My Publications

• Tales in Travel Stations
• A Strange World: Travels Behind the Doors of Letters
• On Wings of Paper
• Years of Building and Transformation
• Doors and Windows
• Dubai Committees' Works 2003
• Paper Talks
• Stations in Life's Affairs and Concerns