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Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa

H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa is an Emirati government official and business leader. He is the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Since January 2023, he has overseen Abu Dhabi's urban planning, municipal functions, and transport initiatives.[1]

H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa
Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2023
Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group
Incumbent
Assumed office
15 August 2021
Vice-Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
Incumbent
Assumed office
19 October 2021
Personal details
BornAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
EducationLondon Business School (MBA)
OccupationGovernment official, Business leader

Government and public sector roles

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In January 2023, H.E. Al Shorafa was reappointed to the Abu Dhabi Executive Council by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[2] He is the Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), where he is responsible for Abu Dhabi’s urban planning, municipal services, and transportation strategy. His responsibilities include chairing the Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC), both of which oversee large-scale infrastructure and transport projects within the emirate.[3]

Beyond DMT, Al Shorafa chairs several prominent organisations, including:

  • Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA),[4]
  • Etihad Aviation Group,[5]
  • Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA),[6]

Additionally, he serves as Vice-Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM),[7] and is a board member of:

  • Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC),[8]
  • Etihad Rail, and
  • Abu Dhabi Transport Company (ADTC).[9]

Department of Municipalities and Transport

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As the head of DMT, Al Shorafa has overseen initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure and urban development. These include opening the MENA regional office of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, to promote sustainable urbanisation.[10]

Career history

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Al Shorafa served as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) from November 2019 to January 2023. He has also worked in leadership roles within the private sector, including as CEO and Managing Director of UEMedical and Vice-Chairman of United Eastern Group (UEG) and Gulf Contractors Company (GCC).[11]

Education

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Al Shorafa holds an MBA from the London Business School and certifications from international institutions, including MIT Sloan and Citibank Global Asset Management. He also completed the Senior Executive Leadership Program (SELP) in Leadership and Strategy at Harvard Business School from 2018 to 2019.[12]

Recognition

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H.E. Al Shorafa has been recognised by Arabian Business for his contributions to the UAE’s economic and development sectors, featuring in its list of the world’s most powerful Arabs.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa". AmCham Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Sheikh Mohamed appoints Abu Dhabi Executive Council members". The National. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Chairman's Message". Integrated Transport Centre. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Our Leadership". Abu Dhabi Housing Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Mohamed Bin Zayed Issues Resolution To Appoint Chairman Of Board Of Directors Of Etihad Aviation Group". Abu Dhabi Media Office. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Board of Directors". Securities and Commodities Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Mohamed bin Zayed issues a resolution to restructure board of Abu Dhabi Global Market". Abu Dhabi Media Office. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed issues a resolution to establish Smart and Autonomous Systems Council". Abu Dhabi Media Office. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs issues a resolution to form the Board of Directors for Abu Dhabi Transport Company". Abu Dhabi Media Office. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Department of Municipalities and Transport opens World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation MENA regional office". Abu Dhabi Media Office. June 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  11. ^ "H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa". AmCham Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa". LinkedIn. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  13. ^ "H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa". AmCham Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
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