H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed was born in Abu Dhabi-UAE 1973. He was conferred a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration by Marylhurst College, Marylhurst, Oregon, U.S.A. in December 1996 and in May 2007 he obtained Masters of Business Administration from New York Institute of Technology, Abu Dhabi branch, U.A.E.
Experience
H.E. is currently Chairman of Department of Health, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council which is considered the top of the governmental hierarchy for Abu Dhabi, Member of Executive Committee of the Government of Abu Dhabi, Board member of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC “ADQ”, Board member of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, Member of Abu Dhabi Life Quality Committee, Board member of Trustees of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority & Board member of Frontlines Heroes Office, Member of Emirati Genome program, Chairman of Q Holding PJSC, Member of the Executive Committee of Al Jazira Club’s & Chairman of the board of directors of Al Jazira Investment Company, Member of the Board of Trustees of Abu Dhabi University.
HE held several positions including :
Chairman of Energy Authority During 2016-2017, Chairman of Regulation and Supervision Bureua During 2016-2017, Member of Abu Dhabi Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) During 2016-2017, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority During 2015-2016, Under Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs During 2012 to 2014, Managing Director of the European Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs During 2011 to 2012, Chairman of the Western Region Development Council During 2004 to 2011, Under Secretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court House of the Western Region During 2001 to 2010 & an Employee of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority During 1997-2000.
Certifications
H.E. enrolled in several training courses & programs such as ‘Leadership for Senior Executives’, Harvard Business School, California – U.S.A., ‘Changing the Game’, Harvard Business School, London – U.K., ‘Leaders In Governance’, Singapore College of Civil Service, ‘Leadership on Edge’ (Antarctic Expedition), ‘Participation, Leadership, Vision and Strategy’ that was facilitated by Harvard Business School, Abu Dhabi Department of Civil Services, ‘Leadership Development’, Harvard University, U.S.A., ‘Accomplishment’, Abu Dhabi Executive Leadership Forum, Singapore College of Civil Services, ‘Change Master’ workshop, Ashridge – UK, ‘Development of Team Work’, Western Region Ruler’s Representative Court House. Furthermore he attained a Certificate of Attendance from ‘Winning Strategies’ Forum that was presented by Jack Welch, Dubai. Other certificates include ‘Leadership Development’, Said Business School – Oxford University, U.K, ‘National leadership Development’ program and ‘Conflict & Frustration Management’ and Quality Improvement Process ‘at Career Development Center.
Awards & Certificated of Appreciation
His Excellency Receives the Golden Key award, the highest honour accolade presented by the Arab Hospitals Federation, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in leading Abu Dhabi’s outstanding healthcare model, His Excellency won Pioneer Leadership award in Healthcare “Arab Hospitals Federation Award – Medhealth Cairo 2022”, His Excellency won two prestigious awards from Department Health – Abu Dhabi in the “2021 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards” namely the Gold Award for “Innovative Management – Organizations with 100 or More Employees” and for “Government Hero of the year” in COVID–19 response category, His Excellency also obtained prestigious award as 2021 CEO Awards as part of the “Globee Business Awards” the Gold award for “Executive Hero of the Year, 2021” for his efforts in the health sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the emirate, Certificate of Appreciation from Al Madam Municipality, Emirate of Sharjah for maintaining the best desert camp, Certificate of Appreciation from Al Wardiayh School for patronizing graduation ceremony of students of school year 2009 – 2010, Abu Dhabi, Certificate of Appreciation from Abu Dhabi Blood Bank for cooperation and support in 2008,Certificate of Appreciation from Qatar Al Nada School for patronizing graduation ceremony of students of school year 2006 – 2007, Western Region, Abu Dhabi, Certificate of Appreciation from Amrah Bint Abdul Rahman School for support and active participation, Western Region, Abu Dhabi, Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Planning & Economy, Abu Dhabi for support and active participation in the 2005 Census and Certificate of Appreciation from the Red Crescent Society, U.A.E. for his ongoing support for the organization & its branches worldwide (Ethiopia, Tanzania and Vietnam).
Accomplishments
As a committee member H.E. assisted in establishing the organization chart for the Western Region government sector, by creating government offices and services. He also established the Abu Dhabi Motor Club which is the main sponsor and organizer of major off road motor sporting events in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Last but not least, H.E. established a safari hunting company in the United Republic of Tanzania, in 2010.
