Dr. Abdulla Bilhaif Alnuaimi is a senior fellow at the American University of Sharjah and an honorary professor at Heriot-Watt University, Dubai. His distinguished career spans education, politics, and engineering. As the UAE's Minister of Climate Change and Environment (2020-2021), he established labs and centers for research and applied studies in the region. In addition to his ministerial responsibilities, he headed the UAE Council for Climate Change and Environment, led the National Biosecurity Committee, and was Chairman of the Circular Economy Council.His political career comprises serving as Minister of Infrastructure Development (2013-2020). He was also the Chairman of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority Land & Maritime (2017-2019).Dr. Abdulla has been Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council (2023-Present) and served as Undersecretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, formerly the Ministry of Public Works (2003-2013). In his professional career, he worked as an engineering manager at the Department of Civil Aviation Abu Dhabi (1993-2003) and as director of the Water Distribution Department at the Ministry of Water and Electricity (1981-1993). He is a recipient of several awards and recognitions, including the Who Is Who International Awards in Greece (2024), where he was honored as the World'sEminent Man in Education & Sustainability. He also won the Kanz Al Jeel Awards from the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (2023); a Fellowship Certificate from the London Institute of Civil Engineers, United Kingdom (2019); and the UAE's Global Maritime Community Award at the 15th Sea Trade Maritime Awards for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (2018). He holds a PhD in Engineering Project Management from the University of Reading, United Kingdom (1990), and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, United States (1980).A keen poet, Dr. Abdulla has written seven poetry books, including 'A Love Renewed, ' a collection that maintains the authenticity of Nabati poetry, showcasing rich poetic vocabulary and imagery.
