H.E. Khalaf Helal Al Mazrouei is the Acting Director General of Corporate Enablement and Community Services at the Department of Health. With over 15 years of experience primarily focused in the public sector, he has led strategic planning and the development of policies, procedures, and operations in line with best practices across several government entities.

Throughout his career, Al Mazrouei has held a several positions in the General Secretariat of the Executive Council in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, most recently in the Office of the Chairman of the Executive Council. During his time at the Executive Council, as Director of Support Services, Al Mazrouei led the Business Support sector which encompassed Human Resources, Support Services, Finance, IT, Procurement, Internal Communications, and Executive Council Members Affairs, contributing to enhanced performance and compliance.

Al Mazrouei holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialisation in Project Management from the Higher Colleges of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Griffith University in Australia.

Bayna Saif Al Awani is the Acting Director General of Healthcare Payers and Finance Affairs at the Department of Health.

With over 20 years of experience in financial strategy and financial transformation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Al Awani has excelled in the field of public finance management. She has played a pivotal role in implementing sustainable short and long-term models in the areas of finance and healthcare, ensuring the sustainable growth of these sectors in Abu Dhabi.

Prior to joining the Department of Health, Al Awani served as the Chief Financial Officer at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), where she played a key role in financial strategy and leadership. She also previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at the National Health Insurance Company - Daman, where she contributed to the implementation of sustainable practices in the fields of healthcare and finance.

Al Awani holds an Executive MBA in Financial Services and Insurance from the University of St. Gallen and Vlerick Business School in Switzerland and Belgium, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the United Arab Emirates University.

Dr. Khuloud Abdulla Al-Dhalei is the Acting Executive Director of the International Patient Care Sector at the Department of Health.

With over 22 years of experience in the healthcare sector, she has held various responsibilities in medical operations management, strategic planning, and policy development for healthcare centers during her tenure at Ambulatory Healthcare Services/SEHA.

Throughout her career, Dr. Al-Dhalei has held several prominent administrative positions at Ambulatory Healthcare Services/SEHA. She progressed from Health Center Manager to Director of the Health Centers Department for the Abu Dhabi Region, and later assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer. She recently served as an advisor in the office of the Undersecretary at the Department of Health. Through these roles, she has played a key role in managing and implementing significant healthcare projects.

Dr. Khulood holds a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, in addition to a Master's degree in Quality Sciences and Business Excellence. She is also a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

H.E. Hind Mubarak Al Zaabi is the Executive Director of the Engagement and Customer Experience Sector at the Department of Health.

With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, she has held various roles focused on enhancing the quality of healthcare, promoting research and centers of excellence, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients sent abroad for treatment, and coordinating with healthcare providers inside and outside the country.

Throughout her career, Al Zaabi has held several positions at the Department of Health, most recently as the Executive Director of the Healthcare Facilities Sector. She also previously served as the Acting Director of the International Patient Care Sector. Her professional experience extends to Al Jazira Hospital, the Central Hospital, and the Ministry of Health and Prevention. Al Zaabi also contributed to the development of the Emerald Muashir initiative for green healthcare facilities which was launched during COP28. She was honored for her role in managing the evacuation of patients and their companions from abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating efforts with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.

Al Zaabi holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management with honours from the Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi.

H.E. Ali Mohamed Al Khoori is the Executive Director of the Financial Affairs Sector at the Department of Health.

With over 20 years of diverse experience across government, semi-government, and private sectors, he has held numerous roles in finance management, business development, health system financing, and organisational transformations.

Throughout his career, Ali has held several leadership positions in various industries, including oil & gas, defense & security, and healthcare. He has held executive roles, including Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer in multi-billion-dollar turnover organisations.

Al Khoori holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance Management from the Business and Economics School of Mount Saint Joseph University in Ohio, USA.

Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei is the Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre at the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi where she also served as a Director of Health Quality. She has more than 15 years of experience working in the Department. Throughout this period, Dr. Al Mannaei has successfully led the transformation in patient care quality and safety and contributed to building an advanced patient-centred healthcare system, while continuing to positioning Abu Dhabi as a global leader in healthcare quality. 

She holds a Master’s degrees in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). 

Dr. Al Mannaei leads the Research and Innovation Centre at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Her role is focused on accelerating the healthcare research through assessing the adoption of new innovations, novel medications and technologies in the Emirates. In addition, Dr. Al Mannaei works towards the development of the healthcare ecosystem through deploying innovative solutions, revolutionary treatments and latest health technologies in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

She served as chairperson of Abu Dhabi Health Research and Technology Committee, and is a member of the Global Commission on Evidence which is independent panel of that develops powerfully complementary perspectives for all types of decision-makers

Dr. Fayeza Saif Al-Yafei is a board-certified family medicine consultant and a distinguished leader in the field of healthcare quality & Hospital Administration. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Quality Sector in the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi. In addition to her executive role, Dr. Al-Yafei is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, where she contributes to the education and training of future healthcare professionals.

With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Al-Yafei has dedicated herself to improving healthcare quality and patient safety in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Her efforts have led to significant improvements in clinical outcomes in several hospitals & ambulatory care settings and have earned multiple international and national awards for the organizations she has worked with.

Her passion for excellence in healthcare continues to drive her commitment to fostering a culture of quality and safety in all healthcare settings.

H.E. Fatema Al Marzooqi is the Executive Director of the Strategic Affairs Sector at the Department of Health.

With over 20 years of extensive experience in government sectors, she has played a pivotal role in transformative projects for the Abu Dhabi government in the domains of health, social, and economics.

Throughout her career, she has helped lead the formulation of cross-sectorial strategies within the Abu Dhabi government and contributed to the development of national and specialised strategies. She previously held the position of Executive Director of the Community Participation Sector at the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, and Director of the Strategic Planning Department at the Department of Health.

Al Marzooqi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialisation in Economics and International Business, in addition to the Executive Leadership certificates from Harvard Medical School and the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

H.E. Ibrahim Al Jallaf is the Executive Director of Digital Health at the Department of Health.

With his extensive experience in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, Al Jallaf is driving the efforts to achieve the ambitious Digital Health vision for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, working to accelerate the transformation of the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi to a global leader.

He has held several positions at G42, Emaar, Majid Al Futtaim, and McKinsey where his responsibilities at these organisations focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and strategic planning. He continues to work extensively with big data and the application of digital analytics on a large scale.

Al Jallaf holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance and Accounting from Bentley University, one of the top business schools in the United States.

Mohammed Abdullah Al Awadi is the Acting Executive Director of the Health System Financing Regulation Sector at the Department of Health.

With 17 years of experience in healthcare financing and health economics, he has led the development of financial improvement initiatives and innovative payment models, contributing to the sustainability of Abu Dhabi's healthcare system.

Throughout his career, Al Awadi has served as the Director of the Health System Financing Department and as an advisor to the Healthcare Facilities Sector at the Department of Health, contributing significantly to shaping the healthcare financing system in Abu Dhabi. He also held the position of Head of Government Contracts in the Department's Health Financing Regulatory Department.

Al Awadi holds a Master's degree in Health Economics from the Sorbonne University and a Master's degree in Strategic and Security Studies from the National Defense College in the United Arab Emirates, in addition to many executive certificates.

H.E. Saqr Ahmed Al Marzouqi is the Executive Director of the Legal Affairs Sector at the Department of Health.

With over 17 years of experience in the legal field across various entities in the public and private sectors, he has undertaken numerous tasks related to legal affairs, legislation, disputes, and their management in accordance with international best practices.

Throughout his career, Al Marzouqi has held several positions in judicial authorities, the banking sector, and the healthcare sector. He recently served as Director of the Legal Affairs Office at the Department of Health, where he contributed to updating numerous local and federal legislations, drafting legislation and resolutions, and representing the Department of Health in several legislative committees to keep pace with the latest developments and technologies in the health field, serving the interests of the Department of Health and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Counselor Al Marzouqi holds a Bachelor's degree in Sharia and Law from the United Arab Emirates University and a Diploma in Law and Judicial Sciences from the Judicial Institute.