Our Board Members
Bringing together leaders from government, the private sector and academia to shape a more connected and impactful R&D ecosystem in the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Chairman of Emirates Research and Development Council
The Board Members
ERDC’s Board brings together leaders with expertise across key sectors, working collectively to advance the UAE’s research and development ambitions.
H.E. Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai
Advisor to the President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs – Secretary General of the Council
H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
H.E. Sarah bint Yousuf Al Amiri
Minister of Education
H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Abdul Rahman Mohammed bin Al Owais
Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority
H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini
Minister of State for Financial Affairs
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri
Minister of Economy and Tourism
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdul Mannan Al Awar
Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization, and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
H.E. Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi
Minister of Investment, Executive Chairman and Managing Partner of Lunate
H.E. Mohamed bin Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei
Minister of State for Defense Affairs
H.E. Talal Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi
Head of the State Security Agency in Dubai, Vice President of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
H.E. Badr Salim Al Olama
Director General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office
H.E. Shehab Issa Abu Shehab Al Suwaidi
Director General of Advanced Technology Research Council
H.E. Khalfan Belhoul
CEO of Dubai Future Foundation
H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama
Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications
H.E. Dr. Maha Taysir Barakat
Assistant Minister at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Ahmed Ali Alsayegh
Minister of Health and Prevention
Peng Xiao
G42 Group CEO
