I am an Emirati professional with experience spanning executive operations, stakeholder engagement, project management, corporate social responsibility, and service improvement across the healthcare and higher education sectors. In my current role within the COO Office at NYU Abu Dhabi, I work in a dynamic executive environment that has strengthened my understanding of organizational priorities, cross-functional collaboration, and effective decision support. Previously, I contributed to strategic projects, patient experience initiatives, and the development of a CSR strategy within Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. I bring to board discussions a practical, people-centered perspective grounded in stakeholder needs, operational realities, and responsible organizational impact.
My experience across healthcare, education, tourism, and community initiatives enables me to consider issues from diverse perspectives while remaining focused on achievable outcomes. I value thoughtful governance, constructive dialogue, accountability, and continuous improvement, and I am comfortable working with stakeholders at different levels of an organization. I am also committed to representing Emirati perspectives and contributing an understanding of UAE culture, community priorities, and the evolving aspirations of the country. As a board representative, I would aim to contribute with curiosity, sound judgment, integrity, and a genuine commitment to creating sustainable value for the organization and the communities it serves.
I develop leaders, unlock talent, and build organizational capability by aligning people strategies with business priorities, enabling sustainable transformation and long-term organizational value.
Noora Al Menhali is a senior Human Capital leader with over 13 years of Abu Dhabi Government experience across talent strategy, organizational transformation, performance management, succession planning, and governance. She holds an MBA and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD), a professional designation recognizing her strategic and operational expertise, professional achievements, and ability to drive change and influence strategic decision-making. She has also completed executive development at Harvard Kennedy School and holds the Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP) certification.
She brings strategic thinking, leadership, governance awareness, and transformation expertise, with the ability to contribute at board level to organizational performance, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation.
Dr. Muna Ahmed Al Hammadi is an Emirati healthcare executive and physician with more than 16 years of progressive experience across hospital leadership, clinical governance, family medicine, occupational health, quality, and healthcare transformation. Her career reflects a consistent ability to translate strategic priorities into measurable results across access, operational performance, clinical quality, workforce productivity, and financial sustainability.
As Hospital Director of Al Rahba Hospital, she has led the hospital’s end-to-end reactivation and transformation, reshaping its clinical portfolio, strengthening operational discipline, optimizing manpower and physician job plans, and aligning services with community need. Under her leadership, Al Rahba moved from financial losses to sustained profitability while expanding access to operating theatre activity, endocrinology one-stop care, rehabilitation, dermatology, pain management, IVF, geriatric-focused clinics, and screening programs. She has also led JCI reaccreditation efforts and strengthened collaboration with government, community, and healthcare partners.
Previously, as Acting Chief Medical Officer at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi, Dr. Al Hammadi provided executive medical leadership across clinical governance, physician performance, patient safety, utilization management, operational performance, and strategic growth. During her tenure, daily outpatient clinics and services increased, operating theatre cancellations decreased dramatically, enhanced OR utilization, length of stay improved, and case mix index increased. She also initiated or expanded major clinical programs including liver transplantation, adult hematology, family medicine, scoliosis, memory services, lithotripsy, Rezum therapy, sleep services, interventional radiology, and elective surgery.Her executive journey also includes serving as Interim Chief Medical Officer at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman and as Chair of Medical Services / Deputy Hospital Director at Al Wagan Hospital, where she led clinical governance, service development, workforce planning, budgeting, operational improvement, regulatory engagement, and community outreach.
Earlier, she led occupational health services across the Al Ain region. During COVID-19, she established and supported staff vaccination and PCR services, field-hospital occupational health activation, risk-assessment pathways, and employee support programs, contributing to continuity of healthcare services during an exceptional period of operational pressure.
Dr. Al Hammadi combines executive leadership with frontline clinical credibility and a strong operational mindset. Her leadership style is transformation-focused: challenging traditional operating models, building accountable high-performing teams, developing sustainable service lines, and using performance data to drive decisions. Her expertise spans hospital strategy, P&L and budget oversight, workforce optimization, clinical governance, physician performance, quality and patient safety, regulatory compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and process improvement.
A Consultant Family Physician by training, she holds an MSc in Occupational Medicine from the University of Manchester, the Arab Board in Family Medicine, and Certified Medical Quality credentials from the American Board of Medical Quality. Her academic and professional contributions include published research, healthcare conferences, scientific committees, medical education, evidence-based practice initiatives, and multiple awards and recognitions.
Across her career, she has remained focused on building healthcare organizations that are clinically strong, operationally disciplined, financially sustainable, and genuinely responsive to the communities they serve.
Huda Alblooki is an Emirati healthcare leader with over 12 years of experience in rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and healthcare management. She currently serves as Rehabilitation Manager at Healthpoint M42 , where she leads a multidisciplinary team of more than 60 rehabilitation professionals across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. Her expertise spans rehabilitation service development, healthcare quality, operational performance, patient experience, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
She has a strong focus on translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes through performance management, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement. Huda is passionate about developing high-performing teams, empowering healthcare professionals, and driving sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery. Her leadership approach combines people development, accountability, operational excellence, and a clear focus on patient outcomes. She is committed to contributing to the advancement of rehabilitation services in the UAE and supporting the development of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare systems.
Eslah Alhammadi is a Technology Manager at ADNOC Gas, where she leads the Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Technology (AIDT) portfolio — driving the adoption of artificial intelligence, autonomous operations, industrial robotics, and digital transformation across one of the world's leading integrated gas companies.
With more than 15 years of experience in the energy sector, Eslah built the Technology Department at ADNOC Gas from the ground up, shaping the company's technology strategy, governance frameworks, and innovation portfolio, and accelerating AI-enabled transformation across its operations.
Recognized as one of the region's emerging technology leaders, Eslah has been featured by Oil & Gas Middle East for her contributions to advancing intelligent operations, and was shortlisted for Energy Woman of the Year at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026.She is currently pursuing a PhD in Intelligent Systems Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) at Abu Dhabi University, where her research focuses on autonomous inspection systems for industrial environments. Eslah is passionate about translating emerging technologies into measurable business value, championing responsible AI, and developing the next generation of technology leaders.
She believes the future of energy will be defined by the seamless collaboration between people and intelligent systems — delivering operations that are safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
Dr. Aysha Al Khoori is a distinguished Emirati healthcare executive, family medicine consultant, and governance-focused leader with more than 19 years of experience advancing institutional performance, regulatory excellence, quality oversight, and strategic transformation across Abu Dhabi's healthcare sector. Her career reflects a rare combination of clinical credibility, executive leadership, public-sector alignment, and cross-system influence, positioning her as a strong contributor at a strategic level.
Across senior leadership roles at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and SEHA, Dr. Al Khoori has led major portfolios spanning healthcare regulation, quality and compliance, patient safety, healthcare transformation, performance management, medical tourism, and system-wide strategic planning. Her experience also includes leading protocol, VIP, and international patient services; strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a globally competitive healthcare destination; and building high-value partnerships that align healthcare excellence with broader national priorities.
Her leadership has included a central role in strengthening regulatory oversight, modernizing quality and compliance frameworks, and advancing risk-based approaches to healthcare governance across the emirate. She has contributed to the design and implementation of policies, standards, performance frameworks, and models of care that support accountability, resilience, and continuous improvement across healthcare institutions.
Dr. Al Khoori brings strong board-level capabilities in strategy, governance, policy development, regulatory oversight, risk management, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and organizational transformation. She has chaired and served on national clinical and quality taskforces and has contributed to priority initiatives related to healthcare models, population health, and integrated health services delivery. Her leadership during the COVID-19 period further demonstrated her ability to guide organizations through complexity, support continuity of care, and strengthen system readiness during periods of significant pressure.
In addition to her executive leadership experience, Dr. Al Khoori is a published researcher in international journals. She is also a committed advocate for Emirati talent development and values-driven leadership, with a strong record of mentoring professionals and building institutional capability.
Her executive education includes leadership programs with Cornell University, NYU Abu Dhabi, and GE Healthcare, in addition to clinical research training and certifications in artificial intelligence in healthcare from Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Aysha brings to board environments a balanced perspective grounded in strategic judgment, governance discipline, stakeholder stewardship, and a deep commitment to sustainable national impact.
A graduate of United Arab Emirates University, College of Arts, with a specialization in Sociology and Social Work.
I believe that building strong individuals is the foundation of building strong communities, and that the family is the first environment in which ambitious and responsible generations are shaped. I therefore consider myself a builder of generations, having dedicated myself to instilling a love of learning in my children from an early age, encouraging them to strive for excellence and participate in activities that developed their confidence, abilities, and character.
My children continued their educational journeys with distinction. My sons were awarded scholarships to pursue their studies in the United States, while my daughters graduated from United Arab Emirates University. They went on to pursue postgraduate education and earn master’s degrees, with one of my daughters currently working toward her doctorate.
This journey reflects one of my strongest beliefs: the most meaningful investment we can make is an investment in people, and the greatest legacy we can leave is an educated, ambitious generation capable of contributing to their family, community, and country.